About

Made With Care, Meant to Last
At Donovan Ceramics, we believe that good design should feel as natural as it is beautiful.
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We're a father and son team, working together to craft pottery and tile with integrity and care.
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We take our time with every piece, because we believe that function and beauty go hand in hand in the things we use every day.
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We’re proud to be part of a creative community that values people, place, and process. Whether our work finds its way into a restaurant or home, our goal is simple: to make work that serves well, wears well, and feels right in your space.

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.