Cooper Mays Pottery

Large Platter, Pitcher, Plates, Small Bowls, Cups & Saucers - available in many varieties of colors

About Cooper Mayes Pottery:
Martha Cooper, master potter (since 1966), graduated from Stetson University in 1972 with a degree in Fine Art. Her influences date back to her childhood in the Ohio River Valley where potteries like Rookwood and Roseville popularized multicolor pottery with floral decorations and pastel matte finishes. She made clay pots as a child on the riverbank where her father fished on Sunday afternoons. She called it her tea party, but she was accustomed to making her teacups. After years of practice and a degree, she pursued a career in pottery in the Piedmont of North Carolina. She worked for many potters - Jugtown among the list - while she developed her own studio and forte. She now lives in Costa Rica with her son so we feel fortunate to have some of her pieces here for sale.

Birds

Birds on board by SWIRL.

Dresser Mirror

Painted Dresser Mirror

Antique Rocking Horse

Beautiful vintage Red Rocking Horse

Candle Holder

Beautiful Candle Holder with "Om" Sign

BOOKS!

We have lots of books, both hard and soft cover for $6 and $10 in like new condition!

GSC Mugs

Our General Store Logo Mugs just $9.95!

Blackbird T-Shirts

We have these adorable t-shirts in baby sizes as well as toddler sizes!

Vintage Aprons

Come in and find your very own Vintage Apron, just $12!

Honey & Jam

We sell delicious honey and jam in our Deli Area. The jam is from Imladris Farms in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC.

Small Chest w/Mirror

Great small chest to put jewelry or treasures into.

Hadley Pottery

Hadley Pottery had its inception early in 1940. At that time, M.A. (Mary Alice) Hadley applied her artistic talents to the making of a custom set of dishes for a cruiser that the Hadleys had on the Ohio River. The pottery for the boat caused much favorable comment from all that saw it and led to many requests for similar pieces. The supplying of those early orders apparently gave wide circulation to the ware, because orders soon began to come in from all parts of the country.
All of the designs were created or suggested by Mary Alice Hadley and are painted completely free hand on each piece. The reverse side of each piece bears the signature "M.A. Hadley". Her pottery originals and paintings in watercolor and oil have been exhibited in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and other cities. The Hadley designs are unique in their originality and have been so well received as to be simulated by other pottery makers.

Cherubs & Angels

Lovely Hanging Cherub & Pictures of Angels & Cherubs

Miz Thang

We met Miz Thang at the Folk Festival at Fearington Village in Pittsboro, NC and loved her folk style of art.

Folk Art

This is just one of the featured Folk Art pictures throughout the cafe.

Artsy Lamp

Artsy Lamp handcrafted by artist with hand painted lampshade $125

Painted Windows

Created by an artist in Tennessee, these windows are beautifully painted with flowers, birdhouses, even chickens! $125, $145 & $165, depending on the size. They can be hung outside on a covered porch.

Angel Wings

Beautiful Handcarved Angel Wings $95

Vintage Postcard Pictures

Vintage postcards turned into a picture wall hanging, just $25.00. Choose from bathing beauties, little children, fruit market, flowers.

Teapots & Vintage Cup & Saucers

We always have a supply of beautiful teapots and cups/saucers - some vintage and some just fun.

GSC T-Shirts!

We have Men's & Women's t-shirts in all sizes, colors & styles!