A Century of Clay and Family Legacy | Jackson News

For nearly 100 years, the Anderson family has kept the flame of creativity alive in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, through Shearwater Pottery — a legacy born in 1928 and still thriving today. From Peter Anderson’s pioneering glazes to his brothers Mac and Walter’s hand-painted annex, each generation has poured heart into every curve and color. Jim Anderson, son of the founder, now mentors his own son Peter, while Adele Lawton, daughter of Mac, carries on the tradition of delicate ceramic artistry. Even after Hurricane Katrina wiped out much of their home and business, they rebuilt with grit and grace. Through Depression-era hardships and global upheavals, their timeless, nature-inspired pieces continue to draw loyal customers — many of whom first fell in love with the pottery as children. Beyond ceramics, the family’s artistic spirit echoes in tattoo art and Gulf Coast paintings, proving that true legacy isn’t just passed down — it’s lived, breathed, and beautifully broken only by time itself. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b694ed6db4e260ce