Quyle Kilns Est. 1954                                           Quyle Kilns is the oldest family owned and operated production business in    Murphys.  Producing handmade pottery as well as mining and processing raw clays. To visit us, travel East from Murphys on Hwy 4.  The next four miles gain 1000 ft. in elevation.  We are located on the left side of Hwy 4, look for the Qulye Kilns and Brice Station Tasting Room signs.   The Tasting Room is located just across the walkway from our pottery showroom.                          Click here: www.bricestation.com  
    If you have a little time to spend you can meet Doug, our claymaker and see how we produce our finished clay product from raw materials using the same filter press process in use here at the Quyle Kilns since 1954.

You will be able to observe how we produce the high-fired ceramics that are for sale in our showroom.  We use several techniques including, wheel thrown, jiggering, molds, and handbuilding. Click here to view examples.

Our pottery showroom displays the work of several local artists.

Click on the artists name to view examples of their work:

* Jim Bass - Pottery

* Walt Buchterkirchen - Prints

* Donna Lynn Keever - Jewelry 

* Lori Kelly - Pottery

* Leda Mast - Photographs

* Mary Swan - Pottery

* Don Wilton - Pottery

WE WELCOME VISITORS - JOIN US FOR A TOUR OF OUR POTTERY AND CLAY PRODUCTION FACILITY, BRICE STATION TASTING ROOM, OUR WORKING BLACKSMITH AREA AND  LEARN ABOUT OUR 1825 COLUMBIAN PRINTING PRESS. . . . 

There is "something" in every corner and a story to go with it!

    Hours: Quyle Kilns is open daily 

             10:00 am to 6:00 pm

              Closed on Tuesdays                              

                                         POTTERY

   Built by Paul and Joyce Quyle in 1954 and now managed by daughter Pamela, the Quyle Kilns produces about six thousand pieces of handmade pottery each year which are sold exclusively in our own pottery showroom.

Click Here to view examples.      

                      CLAY PRODUCTION

   Quyle Kilns mines and processes California clays for use by artist potters and school art programs.  These clay bodies are available from our distributors, as well as many fine art stores.  The public is welcome to visit us and purchase on-site.  It is a good idea to contact us in advance to ensure availability.  You may also arrange a tour of our facility. 

Click here for a description of clays and a list of distributors.     

                      Round Filter Press  

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