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Made by hand. Meant for yours.

Each piece is thrown by hand, glazed in the studio, and fired one at a time. No two are exactly alike — and that's the whole point.

Handmade ramekin set by Clay Therapy Handmade oil and vinegar tabletop set by Clay Therapy Handmade chocolate clay beach mug by Clay Therapy Handmade ceramic bowl by Clay Therapy
Handmade white clay beach mug with leaf detail by Clay Therapy
Made with intention and care

Where Clay
Meets Craft

Kian is an artist and psychotherapist whose creative practice began in early childhood. Trained in pen-and-ink, watercolor, painting, silversmithing, and furniture rehab, that art history has long woven pottery into the work, now centered in a small studio by the coast in Florida, where the ocean light finds its way into the glazes.

As a trauma-focused psychotherapist, Kian uses clay as a meditative medium to cultivate a flow state of mind, internal creativity transforming mud into expressive forms. Currently, Kian maintains a small studio, at times working one-on-one with students and clay, with psychotherapy practice now part time. The focus is on producing unique, limited-production pieces while continually experimenting with new techniques and ideas.

Every piece, including mugs, bowls, dishware, jewelry holders, luminaries, and other special hand-painted items, comes out of that same unhurried process. Made by hand. Meant for yours.

— Clay Therapy Studio
100%
Handthrown
1 of 1
Every Piece
Studio
Mixed Glazes

The Making Process

Every piece follows the same unhurried path — from a raw block of clay to something ready for your table.

01
Raw Clay

Every piece starts as a raw block of stoneware, wedged by hand until it's ready for the wheel.

02
Wheel Thrown

Clay is centered and pulled on the wheel entirely by hand. No molds, no shortcuts.

03
Dried & Trimmed

Each piece dries slowly to leather hard, then gets trimmed and finished at the foot.

04
Kiln Fired

A cone 6 firing at 2,232°F transforms raw clay into something permanent and food safe.

05
Finished Piece

Glazed, inspected, and ready for your table. Every piece is food safe, dishwasher safe, and made to be used every single day.

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Made to Be Loved

The ramen bowl set is absolutely beautiful. The way the glazes blend together is incredible. The chopstick holders are such a nice touch too. Everything about it feels special.

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Nate T.
Tampa, FL

I special ordered a mug and now it's the only one I reach for every morning. The glaze has so much depth, it looks different depending on the light, and it holds heat beautifully. You can tell it's made with care.

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Lauren M.
Ormond Beach, FL

Bought a ring holder as a gift and ended up wanting one for myself too. It's beautiful enough to sit out on display, but it's also just genuinely useful every single day. Already thinking about a custom order next.

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Danielle R.
Daytona Beach, FL

The Studio Shop

New batch in progress

Time is part of
the process.

Every piece that leaves the studio is food safe, dishwasher safe, and made for everyday use.

On the wheel
In the kiln
Almost ready

Get notified when the next batch is ready.

No spam. Just one email when new pieces are available.

Past Work

These pieces have already found homes. Anything here can be requested as a custom order.

Handmade cobalt blue ramen set by Clay Therapy
Ramen Set, Cobalt
Sold · Available as custom
Handmade 6-egg ceramic holder by Clay Therapy
6-Egg Holder, Deep Blue
Sold · Available as custom
Handmade Alpine Garden ceramic mug by Clay Therapy
Alpine Garden Mug
Sold · Available as custom
Handmade blue and purple ring holder by Clay Therapy
Ring Holder, Blue + Purple
Sold · Available as custom

Custom Orders

Every piece in the gallery can be made to order. Tell me what you're looking for — the form, the size, the glaze, the feel — and I'll make something just for you. Lead time is typically 4 to 6 weeks.

Simple as three steps

01
Fill out the form

Piece type, size, glaze preference, what it's for. The more detail, the better.

02
I'll reach out

Within 2–3 days I'll follow up to confirm details, share a quote, and answer any questions.

03
Deposit and making

A 50% deposit holds your spot. Your piece is made, fired, and shipped within the agreed timeline.

What kind of piece?

Choose the category that best fits what you have in mind.

What specifically?

Pick the piece type you'd like made.

What colors speak to you?

Select one or more glaze directions — natural variation is part of the charm.

Anything else to share?

Inspiration, sizing, occasion details — even a vibe is helpful.

Review your request

Make sure everything looks right before sending.

Thanks! Kian will be in touch soon.

Your request has been received. Expect a follow-up within 2–3 days.

Can I request a specific size? +
Yes — include dimensions in the notes. Height, diameter, capacity. I'll confirm what's achievable with the form you've chosen.
Can I match a glaze from the gallery? +
Yes — screenshot it and describe it in the notes. I can usually match it closely, though natural variation is part of handmade work.
How is payment handled? +
After confirming by email, I'll send an invoice for the 50% deposit via PayPal, Venmo, or Square. Balance is due when your piece is ready to ship.
Do you ship? +
Yes. Pieces are carefully packed and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Shipping is calculated at invoice time based on size and destination.