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February 2024 by LaShawn Keyser
I went in just to look, but with so many beautifully unique pieces, I couldn't leave empty handed.
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January 2024 by Dwight Chrvala
Great stuff bought cups and vase for presents
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December 2023 by Samantha Wilson
I stopped in randomly making my way through The Strip District a few months ago. After looking at his work, I felt I had found the right person to make the urn for my father's remains. My father died 7 years ago, so you can imagine I've been looking for a while. He was kind and respectful, and our whole encounter, he was honest about what he could and couldn't do.He reached out when it was completed, but I was in the middle of a bunch of different crises. He held it for over a month, waiting for me to be able to get there without ever pressuring me. I finally picked it up today. It is exactly what I wanted simple but one of a kind.
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July 2018 by Amanda Surratt
Beautiful pottery. I’m especially fond of Bill Foglia’s work
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December 2017 by Gregory Wilson
Great collection of pottery from a handful of Pittsburgh pottery artists. Something for everybody with a kiln on site where they cook their latest collections.
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July 2017 by Khloe S.
Great little shop displaying hundreds of locally made pottery pieces. Lamps, local honey, bowls, tableware, etc. This shop has it all. Reasonably priced, super friendly staff, and cute little venue that anyone should check out.
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July 2017 by Michael M.
Penn Avenue Pottery is an attraction for anyone interested in the arts and visiting Pittsburgh's Strip district. It features a variety of glazed and baked pots, cases, housewares, and other artisan objects. They sell hand made cards, artwork and Pittsburgh specific souvenirs. They sell works of local artists making this a popular stop for native Pittsburghers and visitors alike. The shop is located next door to Cafe Raymond where you can stop afterwards to have a meal and admire your purchases. A fun stop for leisure shopping!
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April 2017 by Nathan Hega
Cool shop with lots of great pieces. Friendly shop owner.
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September 2015 by Pamela Dobbeke Tobler
Absolutely love everything I've purchased from Penn Avenue Pottery , bowls, mugs Halloween decor and still use and enjoy it all! I need to visit soon!!
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September 2015 by Carol K.
You would think that someone who lives in Berkeley could find some great potter locally, right? After looking for GREAT mugs for a couple of years - seriously - I stumbled into Penn Avenue Pottery while hanging out on the Strip with my fabulous Sissy. Ye gads!!! My mugs!!!! I bought two and quickly regretted not buying more -so I called and had Bill send me 6! Now I am happy with 8 great mugs in California! Thanks Pittsburgh. Now stop telling kids it's okay to do unspeakably bad things - ditch Michael Vick - and we can all be friends again. I grew up there. I was always so proud. Clean it up.
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September 2013 by Bethany M.
Local art in the Strip District We stopped in Penn Avenue Pottery because I'm married to an artist and he loves to support the local arts. He quickly engaged in conversation with the super cool guy behind the counter. They talked about the local art community and the co-op for about 20 minutes. Pottery fascinates me and I've always wanted to try making something myself. Everything on the shelves is made by the artists that run the co-op and the shop. The prices range depending on the size of the item and the intricacy, of course. We ended up purchasing a beautiful blue striped coffee mug that caught our eye, and were happy to know that our purchase helps local Pittsburgh artists. Great little shop in the Strip District!
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June 2013 by Sandra P.
Beautiful items!!!!
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April 2013 by Jamie R.
Haven't visited here since c.2005. But it's a fixture on the strip, and home to talented ceramists. I keep a cute, terra cotta, moon faced key holder on my wall at home as a cherished souvenir.
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June 2011 by Mac O.
Love it. Husband and I usually try to pick up some objet d'art as a souvenir whenever we go on vacation. We're not Rockefellers, tho, so places like Penn Avenue Pottery are perfect: a huge range of pricing -- from reasonable to ridic -- and a nice variety of art. In this case, ceramics. PAP is an artists' co-op, so the artists share overhead and work hours. Since Pops is a member of an artists' co-op, I particularly like to support them. And I was happy to part with my pennies here: husband and I picked up a great little whimsical piece of a moon-faced man to hang on a wall for under 15 bucks.
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May 2010 by Kristin B.
My mom is a ridiculously talented former middle school art teacher, and no doubt because of her I easily developed an affinity for a few different genres of art--paintings, photography...and pottery! (Sadly, I acquired neither her artistic talent nor her natural breast size.) Thus, what's not for me to like about Penn Avenue Pottery? It brings me back to my childhood and allows me to admire gorgeous art all at once. If I lived near Pittsburgh's Strip District I believe that Penn Avenue Pottery would be one of my go-to places when I need to find a perfectly unique gift for an arsty friend or family member. Really beautiful things to see and buy in this pretty store, and there's more than just what the business name suggests. There are items to match most tastes and price points, and service is of the warm, non-pushy variety. Art lovers shouldn't miss out on Penn Avenue Pottery during trips to the Strip District.
