Inspired by the

Earth & Ocean

Back Bay Pottery is based in the little town of Los Osos - Baywood Park, on the central coast of California. Each piece of pottery is completely handcrafted. Whether hand-formed or wheel thrown, every piece is made with attention to detail and vibrant colors, inspired by the earth and ocean. 

Handcrafted with Love

Founded in the spring of 2011. We are a family run business that specializes in handmade ceramics for the kitchen, home and garden. We don't use any mass production techniques. Each piece is uniquely designed and made by hand.  

It’s all about the dots…

Beauty and texture. Each dot is applied one at a time. Click here to see how they are made.

The Artist

My name is Christine Silbaugh. Growing up on the beautiful coast of California, I couldn’t help but be inspired by nature, birds, leaves, flowers, and the ocean. I was raised by artists and crafters and have been creating my whole life. I was taught how to look at things, not for what they are but for what they can become. 

It all started by taking a ceramics class... Falling in love with clay instantly, I just had to have a ceramic studio of my own! My husband, who is in the construction industry, had built a couple of pottery studios in the area and was able to build me my own in record time. 

I am drawn to texture and color. I make the things that I want to use in my own home. Most of my ideas come to me in quiet moments – often while I’m sleeping – so I keep a notebook by my bedside table to jot them down.

I use both the wheel and hand-building to create my pieces. All my pottery is fired twice, and sometimes I use a process that requires a third or fourth firing. One of the best things is to open the kiln to see the amazing transformation: what was once a ball of clay is now a beautiful piece of art that will last for many generations.