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New Harmony Pottery is a small home based family business established in 1991 on the homestead of Russ and Jackie Leckband near Earlham, Iowa.

Beginnings

Following our interests in history and folkways, we met while working at Living History Farms museum in Des Moines, where Russ was an apprentice in a small historic pottery shop, and Jackie was involved with quilts, textiles and the pioneer farm. We learned much about simple living, history and hand arts while working there. In 1991 we were blessed to establish our own business, New Harmony Pottery in the small rural community where we live. We are grateful for all the encouragement and inspirations from family, friends, Bear Creek Friends Meeting and the wider community along the way! Russ creates handmade crocks, cups, pitchers, bowls, plates and jars, etc. Jackie assists with decorating. As New Harmony Pottery is made and decorated by hand, no two pieces are exactly alike. Each item has a character and vitality of its own. Variations in color, shape and design add to the charm of each piece. We offer functional stoneware pottery that can be used in everyday life, or shared as gifts to celebrate new babies, birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. We thank you for your interest in New Harmony Pottery. Russ and Jackie Leckband

08/20/2026

See our New Harmony Pottery in the General Store at the Iowa State Fair ( Heritage area). For questions: please DM or email us at [email protected]. Thank you! Russ & Jackie Leckband.

09/03/2025

🌿 From New Harmony Pottery - 🌿

Dear friends,
We are so grateful for the interest and support during the
Iowa State Fair.

*All of our pottery items are back at our home studio now.*

Please refer any questions about New Harmony Pottery here,
by sending a DM reply to this post.
We will have some more little crocks, etc. available.

Best wishes, with appreciation, 🌿
Russ & Jackie Leckband,
New Harmony Pottery

08/12/2025

NEW ITEM! Storage crock with wooden lid that seals. 4in.x4in. Available at Pirtley’s General Store at Iowa State Fair

08/07/2025

2025 4 NEW Pottery designs at the Iowa State Fair :

BOUNCY COW- on the new playground, LEMONADE- fair treat,
HORSE BARN- new renovations, FIDDLE- contest 100th anniv.

Available at these locations: during the fair
BLUE RIBBON FOUNDATION shops: Small crocks 4 designs
1. Horner Service Center, next to Administration bldg.
("bouncy cow" only available @ Service Center)
2. Agriculture bldg., Lower level
3. Cattle Barn
4. Varied Industries, South Atrium
5. Museum
6 Elwell Food Center

7. And at the GENERAL STORE in the Heritage area,
Small crocks and a variety of designs and larger sizes.

Look for NHP order information post after the Fair.
- with best wishes, and thanks! [email protected]

09/13/2024

POP UP SALE! Saturday Sept. 14 9am-6pm
At the Bear Creek Meeting House 18058 Bear Creek Rd. Earlham, Iowa 50072
Including Neighborhood Yard and Basement Sale.
Pottery archives, bent and dent, reduced inventory ect.

08/07/2024

New Harmony Pottery at Pirtley’s General
Store..Iowa State Fair Thanks so much!

08/06/2024

NEW 2024 design versions…Ye Old Mill, Sky Ride, Honey Bee
Available at these Iowa State Fair locations:

BLUE RIBBON FOUNDATION 5 stores -
In Service Center, Agriculture bldg, Cattle barn,
Varied Industries atrium, and Museum.

AND at the GENERAL STORE at the Fair.
Small crocks and a variety of items.

04/27/2024

Join us at Grade A Gardens Plant Sale event
34802 I Ave. Earlham IA
Saturday Sunday
May 4 May 5
2:00- 7:00pm . 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Explore latest wood-fired pottery from New Harmony Pottery.

Find a variety of quality locally grown plants at Grade A Gardens,
Vegetables, flowers, herbs, prairie & pollinator starts

Also joined by Crooked Gap Farm & Sprig Flower Farm

08/09/2023

New Harmony Pottery is available at the Iowa State Fair 2023.
AT: * Blue Ribbon Foundation booths &
* The General Store.

* BLUE RIBBON BOOTHS has these 3 New small crocks designs

* GENERAL STORE - variety of small crock designs,
& cups, pie plates, med. crocks.

We're thankful to partner with Blue Ribbon & the General Store
to have the pottery available at the Fair!
We are grateful for the interest and support for
New Harmony Pottery and the Iowa State Fair.

We will post New Harmony Pottery order info here after the Fair.
( our inventory is at the Fair)

thank you!
New Harmony Pottery
Russ and Jackie Leckband,
and guest artist Finn Leckband.

08/11/2022

New Harmony Pottery will be available at these locations
during the Iowa State Fair, 2022
Blue Ribbon Foundation Stores (3 New sm. crock designs, 2022)
1. Jacobson Museum - behind Pioneer Hall
2. Agriculture bldg. - east door, lower level
3. Varied Industry bldg. - south atrium
4. Blue Ribbon Store - west of Admin bldg.- Horner Cntr.
5. Cattle Barn - main foyer, west entrance

& the General Store - heritage area
6. with / various small crocks and pottery items

* Look for our NHP order information post after the Fair.
with thanks and best wishes,
New Harmony Pottery, Earlham IA
[email protected]

Address

Earlham, IA
50072

Telephone

+15157582232

Website

http://newharmonypottery.com/

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