Hi there, I'm Ghada, the artist behind Ghada Henagan Ceramics, it's so nice to meet you!

Ghada Henagan Ceramics is a one woman-owned small pottery business based out of Louisiana, inspired by the harmonious union of art and functionality.

I grew up in a small village in Lebanon, where my family and neighbors often had to make the things they needed themselves. So, naturally, I was drawn to handcrafting from an early age. When I wasn’t making puppets, sewing clothes for my doll, and building miniature furniture items to play with, I would teach myself to draw by copying the drawings of my older sister Lina.

I was first introduced to clay during my art studies in college, but it wasn’t until I started working at the Antonine Sisters’ Workshop for Sacred Art in 2000 that I had a chance to really get acquainted with this material. I began crafting ceramic objects with religious themes and imagery, all the while developing my skills and learning as much as I could about working with clay. Then in 2006 I moved to Louisiana and, before long, I decided to become a full-time ceramic artist with the precious support of my husband. I established a small studio in our dining room where I worked for 13 years. In 2022, I relocated my studio to a spacious garage and acquired my own kiln.

What I love about working with clay is its endless possibilities that keep me enthusiastic and drive me to constantly broaden my horizons. I am forever fascinated by how a humble ball of clay can be transmuted into a beautiful and functional object that organically integrates our daily lives. I generally favor minimalistic forms and I infuse my pots with both a physical personality and a mood, giving them different textures, drawings, and colors. Each piece carries a unique personality or tells a story, inviting users to savor moments of beauty and joy. Embracing craftsmanship, my work aims to enrich daily rituals and offer an escape from mass produced commodities.

I find a lot of the inspiration for my work in natural elements that evoke nostalgia in me. My work’s narrative helps me connect the person I am today with the child I once was and find links between Louisiana and my native Lebanon.

I can' wait to see which piece captures your heart!