Earth and Fire Pottery

Earth and Fire Pottery Earth and Fire Pottery is nestled in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands, just 2 hours north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Grahame (aka The "Hairy" Potter) and Debbie Wales welcome you to their picturesque log home and studio where they have been making functional and one-of-a-kind pottery for over 40 years. You are invited to visit their studio and gallery, open most days, from 10 am to 4 pm throughout the summer months or by chance or appointment. They can be contacted at 705-489-3177 or by email. Be entertained an

d informed as the "Hairy Potter" spins his magic on the wheel, creating something beautiful from a lump of clay.

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About the Potters:

Grahame (aka The "Hairy" Potter) and Debbie Wales have been making functional and one-of-a-kind pottery for over 40 years. Using both porcelain and stoneware clay, they fire with propane in a large reduction kiln yielding a wide variety of rich, luscious glazes in earth tones, jade-green celadon, vibrant blues, and a lustrous metallic, iron-saturated glaze. Their functional pots which include dinner sets, tea pots, casseroles, mugs, butter dishes, goblets, bowls, lamps, serving dishes, ikebanas, pitchers, platters and sinks are meant to be used and are lead-free, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Grahame specializes in wheel thrown pieces while Debbie has branched off to create square and rectangular work as well as one-of-a-kind carved wall hangings that depict the beauty of the Haliburton Highlands.

01/30/2026
It is with profound sadness that we share with you the passing of Grahame aka The Hairy Potter - amazing husband, father...
12/09/2025

It is with profound sadness that we share with you the passing of Grahame aka The Hairy Potter - amazing husband, father, poppy, and friend.
The Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands put into words what an impact he had on the arts community.
His death has left a huge hole in our hearts.
At this time, Earth and Fire Pottery is going to be closed.

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a good friend and master potter, Grahame Wales, who passed away on Dec 4, 2025.

Grahame and his wife Debbie have been members of the ACHH for many years and have made a significant contribution to the artistic life of the county through their magnificent work and their interactions with all who knew them.

For many years, Earth and Fire Pottery was a favourite stop on the Studio Tour where “the Hairy Potter” would delight guests with his amazing skill at the wheel and his warm humour.

Grahame will be remembered as a highly skilled, creative artist who was never too busy to share a joke or to make someone laugh. He was generous with fellow potters, sharing his vast knowledge and experience.

Let’s raise a glass of scotch in memory of this remarkable artist and friend.

Our condolences to Debbie, Jenn, Josh

Our very favourite pot to make- a traditional gravy boat - has found a new home with Peter, a fellow potter. Just in tim...
10/11/2025

Our very favourite pot to make- a traditional gravy boat - has found a new home with Peter, a fellow potter. Just in time for the Thanksgiving turkey!

What a spectacular day! Thank you to all the folks who visited our studio today. It is heartwarming to see so many famil...
10/04/2025

What a spectacular day! Thank you to all the folks who visited our studio today. It is heartwarming to see so many familiar faces as well as lots of new ones, and we thank you for your support.  We are open again tomorrow, October 5 as well as Thanksgiving weekend. 

It is a beautiful weekend to tour around the county. Come for a visit- we just unloaded another kiln and have lots of po...
10/04/2025

It is a beautiful weekend to tour around the county. Come for a visit- we just unloaded another kiln and have lots of pots for you to peruse. We are located just 3 miles west of Carnarvon off hwy 118 at 1234 Crooked House Rd. Open 10am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday. Other times by chance or appointment. 705 489 3177.

A huge thanks to our daughter Jenn who helped Grahame load the kiln today. It only took 6 hours! (Apparently she does w...
09/27/2025

A huge thanks to our daughter Jenn who helped Grahame load the kiln today. It only took 6 hours! (Apparently she does what she is told to do- unlike her mother-haha ) Also thanks to Ken for helping to move the pots out to the kiln this morning. The kiln will be opened mid week, ready for next weekend and Thanksgiving weekend. Happy Fall!

09/17/2025
Hurrah! It’s the long weekend. Come for a visit to our pottery studio while enjoying the amazing Haliburton Highlands....
08/01/2025

Hurrah! It’s the long weekend. Come for a visit to our pottery studio while enjoying the amazing Haliburton Highlands. Looking for the perfect wedding gift or something special for yourself? You might just find something at Earth and Fire Pottery, 1234 Crooked House Rd, Minden, ON. Just 3 miles west of Carnarvon, off Hwy 118. 705 489 3177.

We are firing the kiln for the next 24 hours. (Whew it’s a hot day!) Many thanks to Michelle Anton who glazed some pots,...
06/30/2025

We are firing the kiln for the next 24 hours. (Whew it’s a hot day!) Many thanks to Michelle Anton who glazed some pots, carried 25 wareboards out to the kiln, and helped us load it over the last 2 days. We could not have done it without her!!

Hurrah! It is finally summer! Come for a visit- we have lots of pots. 1234 Crooked House Rd. Minden, K0M 2K0. About 3...
06/28/2025

Hurrah! It is finally summer!

Come for a visit- we have lots of pots.

1234 Crooked House Rd. Minden, K0M 2K0.
About 3 km west of Carnarvon off hwy 118.

While eating dinner this evening, Grahame commented on how lovely the ikebana looked. All the flowers are from our garde...
06/19/2025

While eating dinner this evening, Grahame commented on how lovely the ikebana looked. All the flowers are from our garden and add a simple elegance to our dining table. We have lots of ikebanas in the studio. Come for a visit and check them out.  We’d love to see you.

06/15/2025

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1234 Crooked House Road
Minden, ON
K0M2K0

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