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Welcome to my handmade pottery blog, where I share stories behind my ceramic art, glazing techniques, and the inspiration that fuels my studio work in Charlotte.


Five Handmade Pottery Bowl Designs for Modern Homes (Functional Ceramic Bowl Collection)
When people find my work, it usually starts online. They are searching for something they cannot quite describe yet. It is not really about the exact words. It is about finding ceramic artwork that feels made by a person, with small variations that show it did not come from a factory.
Allison Neiss
6 days ago3 min read


How Much Do Handmade Pottery Bowls Cost?
If you’ve ever wondered how much do handmade pottery bowls cost? For my studio, the answer really depends on the piece. Each of my bowls are hand built and no two are exactly alike. Some are small, simple, and approachable; others are larger, more sculptural, and layered with many glazes. The price reflects the time, materials, and care behind each piece, and it also depends on which collection you’re exploring. Everyday Bowls: Starter Collection In my Everyday collection , m
Allison Neiss
Mar 272 min read


Handbuilt Ceramic Flower Sculpture: A Studio Story
Why I Made This Flower Sculpture As winter started to lift, I found myself thinking about early spring. That moment when the air shifts and you know something is about to bloom, even before you see it. I wanted to create something botanical that would hold that feeling year-round. Something that felt alive and organic, but everlasting. I sat down in my studio with a block of high-quality stoneware clay and let that idea guide me. Not a perfect bloom. Not a tight, symmetrical
Allison Neiss
Feb 283 min read


Five Coastal-Inspired Ceramic Pieces from My Studio
I’ve always been drawn to the coast. I love the sand, the water, and the way everything feels a little slower there. Nothing is sharp or rushed, and I think that’s why it shows up so clearly in my work. When I’m in the studio, I’m often thinking about those places. The way shorelines curve, how waves fold in on themselves, and how color changes depending on the light. That influence has shaped the pieces I return to again and again, especially my handbuilt stoneware ceramic a
Allison Neiss
Feb 93 min read


Creating a Large Ceramic Fruit Bowl for a Modern Café
How a social media message turned into my largest custom piece I still remember reading Craig’s first message on Instagram. He had come across my work while scrolling and wanted to know if I would be interested in creating a Large Ceramic Fruit Bowl for a new café space he was building at Connect Labs Charlotte. The café was part of a modern building supporting a medical school, with a strong focus on health, wellness, and community. He sent photos of the space, explained ho
Allison Neiss
Jan 63 min read


Top 5 Luxury Handmade Pottery Pieces That Elevate a Space
Coastal-Inspired Ceramics Designed for Designers, Stagers, and Curated Interiors When I’m creating work in my Charlotte studio, I’m always thinking about how a piece will live in a space. I consider scale, light, texture, and how the form will interact with furniture and architectural elements. Luxury handmade pottery plays a quiet but important role in interiors, especially for designers, home stagers, and boutique buyers who want to add depth and warmth without visual clutt
Allison Neiss
Dec 23, 20254 min read
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