Everyday Functional Pottery Handmade by Megan

Welcome to Dirty Clay Co. a woman owned small business based out of Batavia, Illinois accessible to the Fox Valley & Chicago Land area. Shop from anywhere in the United States with us here online, or in person at Thrown Threads, a Dirty Clay Co. & Earth Knots Collaboration located at 125 S. Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL 60510. Check out our upcoming markets in Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and neighboring states. See our Events Page for more details on upcoming markets.

What's done in love is done well - Vincent Van Gogh

  • Pottery Care

    With the proper care, your pottery will last forever ... thats a long time! Unless advised otherwise at time of purchase, your Dirty Clay Co. pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe! Take care to make sure your mug handles are not going to get bumped by other dishes. This will help prevent preventable cracks and breaks. If you are unsure about the care of a piece you have purchased, contact us!

    Email us your questions! 
  • Air Plant Care

    Airplants thrive in humid environments with indirect sunlight. We have had success misting our air plants 1-3 times per week based on the season.

    Soaking is another recommended method for watering. Read more from Air Plant Supply Co. for detailed soaking instructions!

    Soaking Instructions 
  • 2023 Batavia Boardwalk Shop

    Thrown Threads took part in the 2023 Batavia Boardwalk Shop Small Business Incubator Program! This program gives small businesses the opportunity to test out owning a Brick and Mortar shop in the Downtown Batavia, IL area.

    See Photos of the Boardwalk Shop! 
  • Limited Handyed Collection

    Shop stunning one of a kind hand dyed wall tapestries made by Hannah of Handyed based out of Winston Salem, NC. Hannah is Megan's talented cousin who specializes in Geode & Mandala designed dying. Hannah's preferred technique is ice dying!

    View Handyed Tapestries 
  • Date Night Review

    "My husband and I did a pottery class with Megan and it was a great time! She did an awesome job making the class VERY beginner-friendly to accommodate us and yet we came out of the class with some beautiful pieces that we are excited to display in our home. The studio was the most accommodating and peaceful place and we are eager to come back for future classes. On the side, Megan's pottery creations of her own are absolutely stunning. I highly recommend her and her work to anybody!"

    Date Night Workshop 
  • Workshop Review

    "Megan is great to work with. Her knowledge of working with clay and the creativity she inspired in the bird house class was very helpful. I am excited to take another class from her."

    Learn More About Workshops 
  • Customer Review

    "The pieces are absolutely stunning. I can’t get enough. I currently have 6 pieces from Dirty Clay.. a beautiful coffee mug, a gorgeous soup bowl, 2 cups, and 2 holders for my air plants. I am looking forward to adding more and more pieces to my collection. "

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  • One Day Wheel Throwing Review

    "We attended the one-day throwing workshop as a Mother's Day outing, and it was a great experience! We had so much fun trying to learn the basic techniques and create our own pieces. Megan was the perfect instructor, offering help whenever we needed but also giving us lots of space to try on our own. We loved getting to take home our finished pieces. Definitely recommend!"

    One Day Throwing Workshop 
  • 4 Week Workshop Review

    "I’ve taken 2 one-night classes and a 4-week workshop. All sessions were intimate (4-6 students) and comfortable. Megan is a talented, smart, supportive, kind teacher. Don’t think I could recommend these sessions much more."

    4 Week Classes