Frequently asked questions

Every piece is shaped and decorated by hand, so no two are identical. The piece shown in a photo is the exact one you'll receive.

Sgraffito is a centuries-old process of carving through a layer of colored slip to reveal the clay beneath. April builds richly colored stoneware, brushes on hand-mixed porcelain slip and velvet underglazes, then carves every line by hand so each mark becomes both drawing and sculpture. There's more on The Craft.

April's work is organized into five collections: Grace. Elegance. Revealed. (sgraffito), Bloom. Together. (hand-sculpted florals), Eternal. Bloom. (flowers preserved in resin), Clay. Upon. Canvas. (mixed-media wall art), and Resist. Reveal. (wax-resist on dark clay).

Most of the tableware — mugs, bowls, plates, vases, and serveware — is high-fired stoneware finished with a food-safe glaze, so it's safe for daily use, the microwave, and the dishwasher. Pieces with gold or metallic accents should be hand-washed. The Eternal Bloom preserved-flower pieces and the Clay. Upon. Canvas. wall art are decorative and aren't intended for food or liquids.

Everyday stoneware is dishwasher-safe unless it has gold or metallic accents, which should be hand-washed to protect them. Preserved-flower pieces set in resin should be kept out of prolonged direct sunlight and wiped with a soft, dry cloth. Wall art simply needs occasional gentle dusting.

Yes. The Eternal. Bloom. collection includes personal commissions made from your own flowers — a wedding bouquet, memorial blooms, or flowers from a milestone — preserved in clear resin with handcrafted clay and gold accents. Contact April to begin one.

Yes — from individual pieces to large dinner sets, most notably a 450-piece commission for a James Beard Foundation dinner. See the commissions page or reach out to discuss your project.

Yes. April hosts a course community on Skool that's free to join and starts with the basics for first-time potters, building toward more advanced techniques. Details are on the courses page.

In Oxford and Hernando, Mississippi. Contact April for the current schedule and openings.

None at all. The classes and the online community are designed for first-time potters and welcome complete beginners.

Yes, we ship nationwide. In-stock orders are typically dispatched within 3–5 business days; made-to-order and commissioned work takes longer, and you'll get a timeline before you commit. We don't ship on weekends or holidays.

Returns are accepted within 7 days of purchase for unused items in their original condition, and refunds are issued for anything that arrives damaged or defective. Gift cards, online classes, and workshops aren't returnable. Full details are on the Shipping & Returns page.

Yes — gift cards are available in the shop and are a lovely option when you'd like to let someone choose their own piece.