Hello! Welcome to my shop.

All of my items are handmade by me, Elycia Freeman. This is my full time career, though it hardly feels like work. I absolutely love what I do.

I first discovered the art of ceramics when I was a very young, firing oven bake clay in the household oven and glazing with paints. By no means did I fall solely in love with ceramics at this point. I explored every form of craft and art I could get my hands on. As a child I also fell in love with nature, traveling to southern Illinois yearly for family vacations.

I was able to really jump into both of these interests after moving to Carbondale, Illinois. I graduated from Southern Illinois University with degrees in both Ceramics and Graphic Design. I also received a minor in Art History.

I find my inspiration from the nature all around me. I use a lot of animal, insect and floral imagery in our work. I also tend to work with small, detailed items. I believe the details make all the difference. I am amazed by all of the very small textures, patterns and cooperative details that make up the larger beauty of the world around me.

I love working in my small, efficient studio, 300 square foot of space. Often times I work outside enjoy the quiet noise of the nature around us. I enjoy the company of rabbits, birds and squirrels as they venture near by me as if to see what I am doing, and sometimes to taunt our pup. I have animals that regularly visit us while we work. I just recently updated our studio space with heating and cooling. However we do our best to take advantage of the heat from the kiln firings, the windows & doors to cool down and recycling water that I use. I recycle paper and cardboard and reuse shipping supplies from local businesses. I enjoy the challenge of adapting to my small work space and wasting less. I often find ways to build my own tools to help in my process.

Like when I was young, I still explore every crafty venue I can get my hands on. I like to call myself an amateur self-sustainer, which involves a lot of creativity. We grow our own vegetables and herbs, bake dog treats, brew beer, etc. Follow us on Facebook. We will share our diy projects and tips, new items, coupon codes, giveaways, studio photos and crafty thoughts with you. Go to www.facebook.com/elyciacamille.