Discover the Piece

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 Nestled in the mountains of  North Carolina lies a cottage of creation; rooted in inspiration,  meditation, and transformation. Stemming from simplicity, TFara Pottery,  expresses a free-form vibration, ensuring each piece a handcrafted  sensation.

TFara Pottery believes that in order to understand the  value of something, you must be able to see, touch, and experience it.  TFara Pottery will be featured at multiple events in 2024 ; allowing one  the ability to experience the craftsmanship first hand, as well as the  vision and story behind each piece. Check back periodically for updates,  as events are subject to change.

TFara's passion and inspiration  is nature sent. Each piece is handcrafted; free-form by hand with  textures, and eye-pleasing glazes... Masterpieces not to be missed!  Representing  unique wares for you to take home, straight from the  mountains of North Carolina. All wares are food, microwave, oven, and  dishwasher safe.

TFara Pottery is currently featured at Hanging Rock General Store and Gallery.

Tony  Farrar, the potter behind the wheel, is currently a Stokes County and  Hanging Rock Community resident in North Carolina. His roots stem from  Nelson County, VA. He graduated from Ferrum College with a Fine Arts  degree. Tony is seasoned in the potter community having studied with  Master potter Chip McKinney at Fingers Inc. in Roanoke, Va, as well as  the inspirational guidance of Master potter Dave Gardner of North  Carolina. He also studied glaze calculations with Warren Moyer at the  Sawtooth Center in Winston-Salem, as well as glaze formulations with  John Britt.

Farrar states “My work is solely an inspiration from  nature. There is a spirituality in taking clay or a piece of earth to  make vessels and forms for usage – it's a connection. Motivation to  create is two handed – one is guided with your mind and the other is  with your heart. Molding clay into vessels is hard and physical work,  however it is very rewarding. It teaches one patience and is an  expression of free-form.”

He further states, “Developing and making  of one's own glazes requires testing and adjustments to acquire a  quality result. I like to focus on a pleasing form and quality rather  then quantity, and more on the factors that satisfy people who enjoy an  intimate experience when using my wares.” Tony also added “When one  places a mug to their mouth, it must feel right, to be able to enjoy the  experience of holding the mug and drinking from it".