Turnstile Pottery

Turnstile Pottery is a handsome little pottery co-​op that brings together a community of pottery artists who create beautiful handiwork and sell their products.
Stop by and you can see the potters creating their fine products, shaping and refining each piece until it’s perfect– it’s fascinating to watch. (I’m especially intrigued after trying my hand at pottery a few years back and failing miserably at it– the potters here deserve mad props for their skills!)
The products themselves are very pretty, and there is a broad spectrum of handmade items to choose from; from cute dinnerware pieces, to decorative pots and vases, a few unique jewellry pieces and some sculpted statuette pieces. And the selections of products are very reasnably priced, so it’s likely that you’ll want to return for more creative pottery art (I’ve bought a few decorative items on a few different occasions to spruce up my apartment, and I’ll probably be back in the near future).
Love the concept of this shop– they don’t have anything like this where I’m from, so it was exciting for me to come and check it out. I love that the store promotes the local talents and the arts– it gives a greater sense of community, and it’s nice to know that you can «give back» by stopping by and purchasing some of the products.

It is always nice to see places like Turnstile Pottery. Here is where if you have the nac can become a member (see Lacey’s review) and use the space to create your wares as well as sell them.
This really is a joint effort of artists who run this shop and we are lucky enough to be exposed to such great work. Have a stop by and support them if possible, or make a wish list (I have one).

This little space of homemade things just oozes goodness. Turnstile Pottery is a modest co-​op of local potters who display their makings to sell and inspire.
As I peeked inside for my first visit, I noticed the space to be more of a working studio than a storefront. This assortment of precious things were offset by a local potter, who was minding the shop and getting some work done. It was a a refreshing dose of atmosphere, as the creative process was all around me.
There are some very special pieces here. Cute tea cups, magnets, dishes, jewelry and décor appeared thoughtful and creative beyond the point of just «locally made». Many items that spoke their own story! Now this is pottery to get excited about.
A great vibe and very low key. I will remember Turnstile for next time.

This Agricola based cooperative brings together potters and kilns as well as shoppers with locally made goodies.
I popped in today to check out the shop’s wares as well as to do some detective work on how to infiltrate the scene. There was a helpful woman sipping coffee and listening to Q while I browsed and planned future pottery purchases. From mugs and miniature spoons, to decorative touches and little statuettes — the various artists working away in this space are turning out some lovely treasures.
The down low on becoming a member you ask? An application process takes place and if a space opens up, they’ll look through their applicants to find a person who fits the bill. You’ve got to have a certain amount of experience and be able to work sans supervision. Also, members contribute to running the storefront — so it’s a time commitment as well. Fees are $ 100 month and this grants you access to studio space as well as shelves to display your creations.
If this sounds a little too pro for you, check out their drop in night every Thursday where you can use the space for working on your own art. The store is open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 – 5 or by chance if there just so happens to be someone working away in the studio.
Trunstile offers a great place for potters to convene and spin out some fantastically original creations. A definite top-​notch North End establishment.