About Riverwood Pottery
Riverwood Pottery is a small studio and shop on Morton Street in downtown Shipshewana, where potter Jesse Woodworth makes functional stoneware inspired by nature. Jesse is a Hoosier who spent ten years in Colorado's Rocky Mountains before coming home; his family is the sixth generation to farm Riverdale Farm, about five miles southwest of town. That mix of mountains and farm shows up in the work, from the Aspen Tree mug and tumbler to a cow hoof mug.
The shelves hold mugs, cups, dinnerware, home decor and gifts, all made for everyday use. The best part of a visit is that Jesse is often at the wheel during store hours, so you can watch pieces being thrown and trimmed while you shop. If you find a favorite design after you get home, the shop also ships orders from its online store.
Posted hours have varied, with Tuesday through Saturday the usual pattern, so call before making a special trip. Since it sits in the walkable center of town, it is easy to fit between lunch, the flea market and other downtown shops.
Bloomfield Schoolhouse Lavender Farm & Apothecary's shop in downtown LaGrange is about 15 minutes east, and its lavender goods pair well with a handmade mug as a gift.
What to do
- Watch Jesse throw pottery in the shop during store hours
- Pick out an Aspen Tree mug or tumbler
- Shop handmade dinnerware, cups and home decor
- Order more pieces online after your visit
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round; check current days
- Hours
- 2026 listing shows Tuesday–Wednesday 11 am–4:30 pm and Friday–Saturday 11 am–4 pm (another listing shows Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm); call ahead
Tips for your visit
- Posted hours differ between sources, so call 720-237-3524 before a special trip.
- Visit midday on a shop day for the best chance to see the potter at work.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Bloomfield Schoolhouse Lavender Farm & Apothecary · about 15 minutes away
Bloomfield Schoolhouse's lavender apothecary in downtown LaGrange is about 15 minutes east on US 20, a good second stop for handmade gifts.
Getting there
Questions
Can I watch the potter work at Riverwood Pottery?
Often, yes. Jesse Woodworth regularly works on pottery in the shop during store hours.
Does Riverwood Pottery ship?
Yes. The shop sells online and ships orders.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of LaGrange & Shipshewana, Indiana
Checked in October 2026 against local tourism and news pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
