Handmade pottery from Prairie Fire Pottery, Beach, North DakotaNorth Dakota badlands in Theodore Roosevelt National Park near Medora
Sign the Wall






 

     Help us carry on a tradition that began back in our Beach, North Dakota showroom by “signing the wall”. If you like, leave your name, hometown and a thought or two for all to ponder.

Click here to Sign the Wall!

Guests Who have signed:

valerie Savsten, Brooklyn Park,MN
     I just love my little vase, so do my friends that see it. It's so pretty.
 
Rick Lewis, Gillette, Wy
     You do great work.
 
Tia Chandler, Omaha NE
     Drinking out of 1 of your mugs right now. Looking forward to meeting you with Rick.
 
Jim Chely, Elmira,NY
     As race director for the Tanglewood Trail Runs held at Tanglewood Nature Center in Elmira, I give out the wild tracks as awards to the top finishers. They are unique and very popular!
 
Larry Bernhardt, Dickinson, ND
     I am a fan of nice pottery and it just doesn't get any nicer that "Prairie Fire Pottery". I have several pieces and will continue to buy more. I love it.
 
Martin Schaeffer, Wilson Station, Ky
     We sleep peacefully at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on our behalf.
 
Donna Thompson, Quanah, Texas
     Beautiful pottery.
 
Nicole Shaw, Minto, ND
     Saw your products in Cooperstown at a coffee shop and advertised in Prairie Business, Down here in Texas
 
Paul, Brownsville, Oregon
     Lucky me - I actually signed the wall in your lovely shop. My wife loves the bowl I bought. She misses her horses and the blue bowl with the horse in the bottom is perfect. It might have been because "the kiln speaks" as you so eloquently told me, but I believe you had a bit to do with it as well. We shall buy more. You bet.
 
Quentin Balkowitsch, Bismarck, North Dakota
     Pottery Collector
 
Dave M, Bridgewater, NH
     On my way through ND, I stopped and bought a large serving bowl. I receive compliments from many on its craftsmanship. A perfect place to shop for weddings, special events, or even yourself. Thanks!
 
Larry Steward, Sikeston, MO
     Neat stuff
 
Duncan Mwangi kinyua, Mathare Nairobi Kenya East Africa
     omG u have peace in ND
 
Annette Timmer Frank, Munich, ND & Wisconsin
     Don't look back unless you can smile; don't look ahead unless you can dream. (An Irish motto)
 
Rod Merkel, South Heart, North Dakota
     Jerry & Tama, It was great to meet the two of you. I will stop in when I can break free from the museum. Great web site. Excellent selection of items to view. Rod Merkel
 
Rod Merkel, South Heart, North Dakota
     Enjoy your website. You have a magnificient display of pottery. I hope to stop in some day and visit with you and look at your product line.
 
Curt & DeAnne Haustveit, Fremont, CA
     We'll be moving to North Dakota this year. Will definitely stop by sometime!
 
Carly , Seattle, WA
     Hey Y'all!
 
Jennifer Manstrom, Wyndmere, ND
     We went to Beach to visit a friend last July and also wanted to see your shop. We bought two trivets and a soap dish. I loved the colors and your shop was beautiful too. Do you make toothbrush holders for a family of 6?
 
Kayla Hansey, Bowman ND
     Bought one of your pieces and LOVE IT!! It's great to have local art.
 
Lyman & Sharon Johnston, Welch, OK 74369
     Enjoyed getting to take you flying in our powered parachute and visiting your shop. 8/07
 
Ron Tinkham, Hebron, Nebraska
     Nice Work!
 
Nate Hoover, Bismarck ND
     What a beautyfull website, your glazing is awsome
 
jordan, bismarck
     hi cool pottery
 
stuuart, blackburn
     lancashire
 
Bob & Jennifer Rova, Hayden Lake, Idaho
     Formerly from Bismarck, ND, we find it impossible to revisit our home state without stopping at your shop. Your pottery is functional art and we love our growing collection. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
 
Denise Lajimodiere, Turtle Mountains, ND
     
 
Charlotte Hutcheson, Austin, Texas
     I just ordered an oval plate in the prairie fire color--love your pottery and ND.
 
Linda VanTol, Essexville, Michigan
     I just received one of your wild horse tracks as a gift. I love it!
 
Virginia Goin, Midlothian VA
     I bought 2java muggs w/ sausers years ago in Madora. I couldn't find the little shop when I went back a few years later. Well, one of my mugs broke tonight :0( I desided to see if maybe you were on-line.And here you are! I have loved my muggs and look forword to shopping!(9/07)
 
Virginia Lepage, Fargo, ND
     Purchased the handbuilt Prairie Fire tray on 8/21/07. I have placed it in its "special place" in our living room. It is beautiful and it "speaks" to me that its colors are North Dakota. I love the free form of the tray and the way you did the protection molds and pads on the bottom. Many thanks!
 
Janice Marsh, Onaway, Michigan
     Love your pottery!!
 
Mary Kretschmar, Rolla ND
     I collect ND pottery and am looking forward to visiting your shop
 
Mollie Grano, Las Vegas, NV
     I go to art school with your son!
 
Susan Edkins-Miller, Salem, OR
     My dad was originally from Beach. I have never been, but my sister and cousin are there now checking it out 7/22/07. Love your website, hoping for a little something from your place from my sister!!
 
Lauren, Hawii
     kl
 
Nid aka Metrostar, Leicester, England.
     You have some really beautiful stuff here.
 
SHARON LACY, ATHENS, GEORGIA
     LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND FINDING OUT MORE ON BEACH, N.D.
 
Helen Bottle, Chirton UK
     It was a pleasure to meet you in person and the pottery has come home safely keep up the good work, say hi to the cats as well Helen
 
Mule Polly and Bernie Harberts, Traveling by mule wagon from Southern Pines, NC
     Dang, sure wish I could've fit that chunk of Lost Sea into Polly's mule wagon. Fair winds!
 
Mary Murphy-Taylor, Guilford Connecticut
     
 
Kasha, Belle Fourche
     Art rox!
 
Loretta Erskine, Yakima, Wa
     Your work is wonderful! I can not wait for the next time I come to visit my relatives in Beach and come back to your wonderful show room! I really like your Blue pottery!
 
Ralph Rampy, Twin Brigdes, MT
     the big bag of talc guy, Hope to see you in the Spring.
 
Sara Volk, Sherwood ND
     I've been to this website before and it is beautiful, but it does not compare with seeing your work in person. I am in love with Elmo too, can't wait to come back and give him a scritch.
 
raymond jones, bournemouth england
     ifound it very insperational
 
Malori Mattson, Minot ,ND
     I love the wounderful beautiful colors
 
lacey, bismarck
     hey! hope to see you soon, im taking ceramics this semester, and i totally thought of you :) lovens, and say hi to rex for me!
 
Dave Gunther, Aberdeen, SD
     You guys rock the cashbar. ;)
 
Patricia Gunther, Blairstown, NJ
     Just opened my Christmas present from my son and daughter-in-law. They gave me two beautiful mugs. As an avid collector of pottery, I am thrilled to add this to my collection and all the way from North Dakota. The colors are brilliant and match the decor to my new kitchen perfectly. This gift is a perfect addition to my collection.
 
TAMMY ALDERIN, GREENSBORO NC
     
 
Kari Lepp, Bismarck, ND
     Loved the pieces, was inspirational for my ceramics class at UND!
 
Brian Nieuwenhuis, Garrison, ND
     Loved your stuff. Glad I ran into you at Kirkwood. Sure my wife will love it.
 
Trevor Fuller, Fishers, Indiana
     You have such great stuff. We loved visiting the store a few years ago and hope to return soon.
 
Joni Sandbeck Webster, Aneta/Fargo N.D.
     I just received a beautiful piece of yours from my agent Bonnie from Beach. You are so talented, and the colors are fabulous!
 
carol sceniak, joliet,il
     I have several of your wild tracks and love them.
 
Lori Hazen, Lake Worth, FL
     Very nice work.
 
Allison Meader, Stillwater, Minnesote
     I did a report on you for pottery class. I love your work!
 
Mary Braaten, Doyon, ND
     I acquired a small vase from an estate sale that I attended yesterday in Cando, ND. The bidding for the beautiful small blue vase was fast and furious, but I was the lucky one who took the vase home. It is absolutely gorgeous and I love it!!
 
Therese Jacobson, East Grand Forks, MN
     Thanks SO much for the conversation & pottery/ceramics tips via Ranger Station phone in late Sept! You really helped a novice teacher!
 
jenna, sioux falls
     
 
Wayne & Sharon Camper, Moorhead, MN
     We was very happy to me such a real Couple as you Jerry and Tama, You are both Awesome!
 
Dale & Fred McGoldrick, Marion, CT
     Stopped by your shop on our way home from Alaska. Purchased lg. pitcher and candle holder. Love them both.
 
Ken & Judy Daponte, Rancho Palos Verdes,CA
     Coming to visit you in 3 weeks.
 
Nedra and Ted Hoberg, Grand Forks
     Frog Point Pottery
 
Julie & Harold Rodakowski, Rochester, MN
     Our favorite wedding gift for family members -- unique, useful, beautiful, and reminiscent of home in North Dakota
 
Laura Morrison, Fort Mcmurray AB Canada
     Saw your flyer at a hotel when driving through North Dakota love your work keep it up it wonderful
 
Leia and Rob, Vineland NJ
     Hi Tama, we so enjoyed our trip to your store all the way from NJ. We'll get you those pictures we took soon!
 
kate clements, Odenton, Maryland
     Nice place
 
Kris Bates, Apple Valley Ca
     
 
Rick Elsbernd, Mead, WA
     We still enjoy the piece we bought a couple of years ago. It's great work!
 
Deb Pacholke, Argusville, ND
     Hi, I was at your shop on 6/10/06 and purchased 4 pieces of you pottery. I had just been to Van Briggle Pottery 5 days before that. You have a beautiful selection. I will be back. Thank you
 
Ty Patrick, Chillicothe, OH
     I'm here in Afghanistan with your son and thought I would sign your wall!
 
Lori Heinsohn , Mandan
     I was disappointed that I wasn't able to see you while you visited the BSC campus. I am a proud owner of one of your pieces. It reminds me of our friendship during college. "Great Times"
 
mary hamilton, sheridan wyoming
     Always 'swing' thru Beach on the road to Bismarck!
 
breann, mandan
     I think it is really neat!!
 
Tony Ziegler, Jacksonville FL
     Nice products
 
Thelma & Glenn Saylor, Cortland, Ohio
     Been there and love the thing's you do.
 
Donna Hardt, Bismarck, North Dakota
     Would love to see your works up close and personal..Love the "tracks" collection, reminds me of trips with my family. Thanks for sharing your talents!
 
Barbara Warwood, Belgrade, Mt
     Purchase a plate while we were on vacation. Love It, It'st one of my favorite pieces.
 
Jeffrey Foster Thomas, Tryon, NC
     My piece of pottery is a wonderful reminder of our time in ND and of the artist who made it. Thanks, from one artist to another.
 
Arlene & Ted Pederson, Palm Desert, CA
     We enjoyed seeing you and proudly display your work. Doesn't feel like it is so long ago since we lived next door to you.
 
Sheila Mayer, Rochester,Mn
     grew up in Turtle Lake, ND
 
Jack and Denise, Fredericksburg, VA
     Love the site - hurry and come visit!
 
Marian Nelson, Dickinson, N D
     Beautiful page. Makes me lonesomefor Beach.
 
Carol & Dick Diebolt, Littleton, CO
     It has been a while since we visited Beach or the website.....your website gets better and better,Jerry, Congrats on a great site......hope to see you both this May, 2006
 
Stephanie Hart, Minneapolis/Miles City
     I so enjoy stopping in the shop en route between where I live now and where I grew up. I missed seeing you and chatting this time, but I'm sure my friends will be thrilled with their beautiful wedding present, made with love in ND and purchased via the wonders of the Internet. Peace to you, and blessings on your work.
 
Judy Therrien, Fort Collins, CO originally New England, ND
     Hi - I am a potter too! I love your website. I have one too! Check out www.mountainstudioart.com Best Wishes and Good Luck
 
Carissa Utke, Lander, WY
     Hi Tama and Jerry! I was checking out all the new pieces on your site and they are as fantastic as ever! I will always treasure the time I spent working with you! Keep up the beautiful work! Peace and love, Carissa
 
Kay Hanson, Bismarck
     
 
Lenee, Mayville, ND
     Saw you on my NBC affiliate...your work is beautiful!
 
Darla, Grand Forks
     Saw you on Fox News, your work beautiful! Will buy some for presents later. thanks!
 
Kenneth Bailey, Sidney, MT
     I left out that Ruth is Major Baily's sister, his only surviving sibling. What an honor it was to present her with one of your beautiful pitchers. Now I have to get two more more Ruth's daughters.
 
Kenneth Bailey, Sidney, MT
     On the Feb 21st I delivered a beautiful blue pitcher to the Major Kenneth D. Bailey, USMC. Ruth absolutely loved the pitcher as did her daughters. Please read a short bio on the Major below: Major Kenneth D. Bailey was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on 24 March 1943, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during a special ceremony at the White House, for heroic conduct during action in the Solomon Islands. The medal was presented to Maj Bailey's wife. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during an intense battle to repulse the enemy at Henerson Field on Guadalcanal.
 
Walt & Zoe Wendolowski, Salem, Oregon
     Stopped for coffee in Beach and discovered Prairie Fire Pottery. Our wall hanging reminds us of the beauty of the prairie.
 
Amanda R. Becker, Grand Forks, ND
     I was given a piece of your pottery (with a recipe for bread) as a gift recently, and I'm enjoying it immensely.
 
Donna, Odessa, FL
     Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, but FAITH looks up.
 
Linda Scott Sanders, Williston, ND
     Uff Da! That wall has lots of names! We sure enjoy the pieces we have.
 
Verna, Fargo
     I heard about you on the WDAY news last evening. Such incredible beauty arises from those ashes. What a wonderful way to celebrate the trees as well.
 
Marlys & Reed Houge, Buffalo MN
     orignially from Edgeley ND
 
Della Kopp, Mandan,ND
     The bon fire pottery,whay a wonderful idea for charity.
 
Martin Orgaard, center nd 58530
     The energy sustains
 
ken sokoloski, bismarck
     glad toseethe old home town surviving
 
colleen teske, bismarck
     love the christmas tree ideal
 
Jack Sutherland, Phoenix, AZ.
     Here's to good friends, Jack & Judy
 
Barb, Beaver Dam, Wisc.
     My sister told me about you, so I thought I would check ya out!!
 
Andrea Miller, Wabasha, MN
     
 
Dave Gingrich, Indianapolis
     While working in Beulah/Hazen area, heard your NDPR interview
 
Malori Mattson, Minot
     Love the COLORS!
 
Verna Gowin, Hazen, ND 58545
     I heard you on Hear It Now on NDPR today talking about the Christmas tree pottery firing.
 
Jean and Dick, Minot
     
 
warren currie, Winston, Oregon
     
 
Barbara Andersen, Minneapolis
     Hi, I am one of Diane Brown's sisters and I have been to the shop many times. I love the tiles with animal tracks, my favorite so far is bison, I think you said you got the imprint from the Little Missouri.
 
Pat Anderson, Spearfish, SD
     Very vibrant beautiful pottery will come see your studio sometime!
 
Suzi, Bowman, ND
     
 
fernando padilla, la paz bcs mex
     I`m happy
 
Russell Bell, LaBelle, Fl
     Like your web site! Look forward to going to Beach someday.
 
phyllis pannell, coweta okla
     love your work
 
Markieta Armstrong, Detroit, Michigan
     Hey, dis ya gurl Kieta! 12-15-05
 
Dennis Newman, Watertown SD
     A fellow potter, enjoying your sight
 
Mary Lou Wells, Fargo, ND
     I have viewed your pottery at the Street Fair in Fargo and drool over many pieces.
 
Tina Hirsch, Miles City, MT
     
 
Carole King Jefferson, Litchville, ND
     Hear your name on NDPR---lovely pieces!
 
Kathleen, Bismarck
     This is great! I can always find a gift for family and friends.
 
Shannon Orndorff, Powhatan, Va.
     Yokum and Happiness!
 
ashwini, india
     nice
 
Maggy, Taylorsville
     i love 2 see all types of beutiful pottery
 
Avis Anderson, Glendive MT
     Your reds are fantastic.
 
Vera Ward , King George
     love the site
 
Candace Nelson, West Fargo, ND
     Originally from Upahm, ND. There is no place like the farm/prairie! God's Country! Beautiful pottery!
 
Claudine Porretta, California
     
 
JoAnn Kjelshus, Minot, ND
     BEAUTIFUL!!
 
Carla Anderson, Center, ND
     Beautiful selections
 
Vivian Kus, Curran, MI
     Just Breathe
 
Allyn Stanton, St. Louis
     I like nice things.
 
Shelley W. Glassheim, Dickinson
     I love your products!
 
Debra Hapa, Canada
     Pottery for life!
 
Bobbi (Heidrich) Koyama, Spearfish, SD
     I am the granddaughter of Mary and Jack Heidrich.
 
Tom Fischer, Fargo
     Great site
 
Mechelle Hochsprung, Minot, ND
     AWSOME, AWSOME, AWSOME!!! Amazing & Beautiful Pieces!! I hope to come visit someday soon!!!
 
Terri Shoemaker, Great Smokies!
     You got to be Great!
 
Ken Bailey, Sidney, MT
     You wowed 'em with another piece and so I had to order another. The pottery is so beautiful, all the women in my life have been so surprized and delighted by these pieces.
 
Chris Peterson, Bowman, ND
     Your pottery is inspiring. Hope to get to your shop.
 
Nadine Dulacki, Grand Forks ND
     I grew up in GF but moved to VA 28 yrs ago. Saw your card in a Visitor Center. I live near Emerson Pottery, Bedford VA.
 
Connie, Hanford, CA
     This pottery, "Prairie Fire", must certainly be a North Dakota state treasure! Will visit your showroom in person next summer; until then, gift shopping starts here! Looking forward to a ND retirement.
 
Teresa Pauwels, South Bend, IN
     how beautiful! what an inspiration you are!
 
GLADYS COTHRAN, COLLEGE GROVE TN
     ..A NOVICE AT 72 YRS. OF AGE