East Fork

The Pitcher

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The Pitcher
$348 In stock

Category: Carafe and Cups

A pot with a story as good as its pour.

This pitcher marks co-founder John Vigeland’s return to making pots by hand and his first collaboration through the East Fork Workshop. It’s a shape he and Alex first learned during their apprenticeships with Mark Hewitt, rooted in North Devon earthenware and Southeastern American jug traditions. You might use it the old way—lugging cold spring water up from the creek or tucking away a bit of moonshine—or let it live on the mantle, catching light and holding court.

Why we love it:

  • Handthrown by John Vigeland in his pasture-side studio north of Asheville
  • A classic, sturdy shape for water, lemonade or late-summer sunflowers
  • A form that connects old apprenticeships, new beginnings and what comes next

Details:

  • Dimensions: 8.5” x 12.5” There will be variations in size. These are all handthrown, and variance is to be embraced.
  • Weight: 3.75 lbs
  • Holds 1.35 gallons comfortably, 1.5 to the brim
  • Material: 100% Lead Free Stoneware
  • Handthrown by John Vigeland
  • Dishwasher safe

Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 18 reviews)

John ★★★★★

Pouring from it feels completely different from any standard pitcher — you can tell it's hand-thrown, and the weight is balanced just right. The spout handles drips better than I expected too, no mess on the table.

David ★★★★★

The handmade feel really comes through in the weight and balance of the handle—it sits perfectly in my palm when I pour. Nice to know it’s a collaboration piece with some history behind it, too.

Matthew E. ★★★★★

The pour is so clean and controlled—no drips down the side, which I didn't expect from a handmade piece. It’s got a nice weight to it that feels solid without being heavy, and the hand-thrown character really shows in the subtle unevenness of the rim. This one’s earned a permanent spot on my counter