• We're John and Joseph Donovan, a father-and-son team working together from our studio in New Orleans. In 2025 we came together to create a space where we can pursue our craft and build something together.
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    Our work ranges from functional pieces such as tableware and field tile, to more sculptural decorative objects which are informed by our personal artistic practices. Our bread-and-butter is small and medium batch production for restaurants and homes, but we're always branching out and trying new things for the love of the craft.
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    We're proud to be here in New Orleans, a city with a truly unique creative community and long history of uplifting artists and their craft. There's really nothing else like it.

  • john donovan

    John’s journey with clay began at age five, spending summers in a pottery studio. He later taught at several universities and created work for restaurants and galleries nationwide. His proudest achievement is founding Donovan Ceramics with his son, Joseph.

  • joseph donovan

    Introduced to clay by his father, John, Joseph brings a design-driven approach to tile. While studying graphic design, he apprenticed at a New Orleans tile studio—experiences that shaped his fascination with function and design in ceramics.