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There’s something timeless about receiving a handmade gift. It carries a warmth that no store-bought item ever could — a sense that the giver took the time to choose something meaningful, something that tells a story. At Crisanthemum Studios, we believe handmade pottery is more than a gift. It’s a piece of art infused with love, patience, and intention. Each mug, bowl, or ornament is shaped, glazed, and fired with care — turning raw clay into something that will be part of so

Hi friends, November has always felt like an invitation to pause — to breathe, to look around, and to recognize the good that quietly surrounds us. The harvests may be gathered, but gratitude keeps growing if we tend it. In the studio, gratitude shows up in unexpected ways. It’s in the warmth of the kiln on a cool morning, in the laughter echoing during a class, in the glaze drips that somehow turn out better than planned. It’s in the stories people share as they paint, the f

At Crisanthemum Studios, we believe that creativity connects people. Every person on our team brings their own light, laughter, and heart to the studio — and that’s what makes this space so special. This month, we’re excited to introduce you to Magon Sechrist, one of the creative souls who helps make Crisanthemum Studios the warm, welcoming place our customers love. Bringing Art and Joy to the Studio If you’ve ever been greeted with a friendly smile or found yourself laughing

At Crisanthemum Studios, we believe pottery is meant to be used and loved every single day. That’s why our motto is Handmade For Your...

Hi friends, Every October, the trees remind me that letting go can be beautiful. Here in northern North Carolina, the hills start to glow in shades of gold and crimson, and the air carries that first hint of woodsmoke. It’s the season when everything feels softer, slower, and somehow more honest. I see the same truth reflected in clay. There are moments when a piece I’ve spent hours shaping suddenly resists me — it collapses, cracks, or simply asks to begin again. It used to

At Crisanthemum Studios, one of the most joyful parts of what we do isn’t just making pottery — it’s watching others discover the magic...

At Crisanthemum Studios, pottery is more than clay and glaze. It’s about people — the hands that shape, the hearts that guide, and the...

At Crisanthemum Studios, our motto is simple: Handmade For Your Everyday. But what does that really mean? For us, it’s not just a tagline...

Hi friends, There’s something about that first crisp morning—the steam rising from a handmade mug—that feels like coming home. Coffee...

Hi friends, Clay has seasons, just like we do. Some days are for shaping. Others are for resting. Lately, I’ve been learning to honor...

Discovering the Joy of Creativity One of my favorite parts of running Crisanthemum Studios is seeing the look on someone’s face when they...

Handmade Art, Small-Town Heart When I dreamed of opening a pottery studio, I knew it had to be more than just a place to create. It had...

The Handmade Table Hi friends, Some of my favorite summer memories aren’t about where we were or what we wore—they’re about the tables we...

What Clay is Teaching Me Right Now! "The ‘Almost Ehh’ Collection — Perfectly Imperfect with Personality." (Every piece has a story, a...

On Motherhood, Creativity, and Coming Home to Ourselves Stepping out of her comfort zone and into creativity — Cris painting her very...