Text reading “Distinctive wheel thrown pottery, handmade in Washington” on a black background

Handwritten white script reading “San Goffard” on a black background

Text reading “CERAMIC ARTIST, POTTER, SCULPTOR” in large gray letters on a black background.

Stylized black lowercase letter P on a gray square background with purple and blue accents

Silhouette of a running shopper pushing a shopping cart above the word “SHOPPING”

Inspirational quote by ceramic artist Dan Goddard about art as a bridging language that unites people across race, gender, socioeconomic status, and culture.

About Dan The Artist

Dan Goddard began studying ceramic arts in the early 70’s while living in Helena, Montana home of the Archie Bray Foundation. Under the shadow of the Bray he was heavily influenced by ceramic artists such as Ken Ferguson, David Shaner, and Dave Cornell.

Dan is an accomplished potter and ceramicist and the founding director of Martha Chapel School of Pottery, The School of Pottery, and Creator’s Heart. This is the place you can purchase Dan’s work and enjoy his gallery of work. Thanks for visiting and be very blessed.

Work

Handcrafted ceramic pottery, including mugs, pitchers, lidded jars, and a sculpted dragon vessel, displayed outdoors in a garden.

Blue glazed ceramic frog sculpture climbing a dark metal pole

Blue glazed ceramic mug featuring a raised three-dimensional dragon design

Frog Pitcher

This twenty eight inch frog pitcher was one of three pieces produced for a juried art show. The show had a biblical theme. All pieces entered into the show were required to some how be related to something found in the bible. This frog pitcher is a “Plague Pitcher” the frog was modeled after a Nile frog. Many pieces are produced for sale online, galleries, and art shows. Please check out the pieces sold online in my online store.

Commissioned

When thinking of commissioned art, chances are the first thing that pops into your mind is an extravagant Renaissance portrait of a wealthy person, and you're not far off. Artists like Leonardo Da Vinci and Diego Velazquez gained popularity because of the high demand for them to paint commissioned works for members of the upper class. If you have a piece in mind please feel free the email me.

Handcrafted ceramic pitcher with grapevine leaf and grapes, displayed in a shallow pottery bowl

Unfinished ceramic lidded pot with a frog-shaped sculpture on top

Close-up of a pink speckled ceramic vase with a curved handle and raised grapevine, leaf, and grape cluster decorations

Collection of white ceramic mugs decorated with sculpted beards and glossy brown mustache accents

Glossy dark green ceramic frog-shaped lidded bowl on a white pedestal base

Glossy green ceramic frog figurine on a decorative round pottery base

Collection of white ceramic gnome mugs with black hats and textured tan beards

Collection of handcrafted ceramic pottery, including mugs, pitchers, lidded jars, and a sculptural fish vase, displayed outdoors in a garden.

Sculpted, Wheel Thrown, & Hand Built

When thinking of commissioned pottery or custom sculptures..

Chances are the first thing that pops into your mind is an extravagant marble bust of a historical ruler or a hand-carved monument, and you're not far off. Master sculptors and ceramicists throughout history gained legendary status because of the high demand for them to create bespoke functional wares, architectural tile installations, and monuments for patrons of the arts. Whether you need a custom-designed production run of unique restaurant dinnerware or a one-of-a-kind statement sculpture for your space, we can bring your concept to life. If you have a specific piece or production project in mind, please feel free to email me.

Professional Art Services

Crush creative barriers with tailored, high-impact support.

Personalized artwork that captures raw presence.
Strategic selection that revolutionizes exhibit flow.
Actionable insight to optimize any collection.

Sculpture studio with stone block, carving tools on a wooden workbench, and bronze bust in the foreground

Why I Create

Bold art sparks action. Every throw and trim channels decisive energy, empowering you to transform raw clay into functional statements. Every form and texture allows you to transform empty spaces into physical statements.

With fearless experimentation and uncompromising standards, in my studio I can deliver work that commands attention and never apologizes.