About VESSEL

    VESSEL is a hand thrown pottery studio in Portland, Oregon founded and run by Kelsey Koens. Kelsey has been a long time potter with over 13 years of experience in ceramics. VESSEL was founded in 2021 to follow Kelsey's dream of creating tableware for the hospitality industry. After several years of working with Portland and Vancouver area restaurants, VESSEL has expanded into ceramic lighting and other home goods products. 
    At its core, VESSEL is a contemporary pottery studio rooted in tradition. Each piece blends modern design with a deep respect for the centuries-old craft of ceramics. 
           

    Studio Values-

    Our local economic and environmental impact is important. We are so excited to share that both the studio and kiln run on solar power! The studio operates with nearly zero raw clay or water waste due to our rigorous recycling system. And we take pride in supporting our local economy which is why we source all of our clay, kiln, and shipping materials from Portland companies. 

      

     Thanks for your support, 

    -Kelsey

    Studio Values

    Low-waste, renewable practices

    All of our waste clay and water gets recycled to become new work.

    Packaging materials are reused or recyclable (including our packing peanuts - they're biodegradable!).

    Please continue to RR&R!

    Fired by solar

    The VESSEL studio - kiln included - runs on solar power!

    Locally sourced materials

    All of our shipping, kiln, and clay materials are sourced by our local providers here in Portland.

    Made in Portland, Oregon

    We strongly believe in the power of community and keeping things local.