Sarah Kelly Ceramics

Sarah Kelly Ceramics

Sarah Kelly Ceramics | Handcrafted Pottery | New Bedford MA

About Us

Sarah Kelly Ceramics creates handcrafted, small-batch pottery inspired by seasonal charm and whimsical design in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Established in 2013 after Sarah graduated from UMASS Dartmouth with her BFA in Artisanry–Ceramics, the studio has been bringing functional art to life for over a decade. Each piece is made with care—from wheel-thrown mugs featuring playful Halloween motifs to ghost tea light holders that glow with personality to textured vases that bring natural warmth into any space. Sarah’s work blends functionality with artistry, offering customers unique ceramics that are both beautiful and practical. Every item is individually crafted, glazed, and finished by hand, ensuring no two pieces are ever exactly alike. The goal is to create functional art that evokes joy and warmth, sparking both nostalgia and excitement in the hearts of those who use them.

Our Experience

Sarah Kelly Ceramics offers functional pottery that emphasizes uniqueness for everyday use. Simple forms highlight connectedness while bold surfaces using glaze patterning, relief printing, and painting further the uniqueness of each vessel.

Core Offerings

• Wheel-thrown ceramic mugs with seasonal and Halloween designs
• Ghost tea light holders
• Textured vases and functional pottery
• Small-batch handcrafted ceramics
• Custom and seasonal collections

Specialty Features

Sarah Kelly Ceramics celebrates individuality through eclectic and surprising pottery with a wide range of surfaces and firing techniques inspired by counterculture fashion.

What Makes Us Unique

• Over Two Decades of Experience – Sarah has been creating pottery for more than 20 years
• BFA in Ceramics – formally trained at UMASS Dartmouth in Artisanry–Ceramics
• Completely Handmade – every item individually crafted, glazed, and finished by hand
• No Two Alike – each piece is unique with variations in surface and design
• Seasonal Charm – specializing in whimsical Halloween and seasonal motifs
• Punk Rock Pottery Philosophy – bold surfaces inspired by counterculture fashion

The Creative Process

Sarah genuinely loves working with clay—it fills her with joy. She embraces the challenge of constantly learning, improving, and evolving as an artist. Simple forms are used within each set to highlight connectedness, then bold surfaces are applied using glaze patterning, relief printing, and painting to create uniqueness and noticeability. When presented in groupings, her pottery is eclectic and surprising, exploring the concept of identity and individuality. Her tableware gives people the opportunity to consider diversity in society by experiencing uniqueness and connection within the context of table service.

Artistic Philosophy

Each item is made with care, from Sarah’s hands to yours, with the hope that it adds a little magic to your everyday routine. As an artist, Sarah never gets too attached to what she makes because she knows the next piece will be even better than the last. Her functional pottery goes beyond its use—it celebrates individuality and invites users to experience art in their daily lives.

Experience Highlights

• Wheel-thrown ceramics with playful and whimsical designs
• Seasonal collections featuring Halloween and holiday motifs
• Ghost tea light holders that create atmospheric lighting
• Textured vases and functional home décor
• Each piece crafted to bring warmth, joy, and personality to your space
• Available at markets and online

Contact

Location
Based in New Bedford, MA. Find Sarah Kelly Ceramics at craft fairs and markets throughout Massachusetts and online.

Information

• Email: sbkceramics@yahoo.com
• Phone: (508) 404-3239
• Instagram: @sarahkellyceramics
• Available online and at craft fairs throughout Massachusetts
• Custom orders and seasonal collections available

Functional art made with care, from my hands to yours. Each piece is crafted to add a little magic to your everyday routine—celebrating uniqueness, joy, and the whimsical charm of handmade pottery.