Hello!

I am Laura - the ceramic artist, designer, and owner of Whim Wares. I make functional ceramic wares out of my home studio in Charles City, VA. My journey with ceramics started as a creative outlet in the evenings after my 8-5 Interior Design job. I quickly fell in love with the medium and after 10 years in the Architecture and Design field, I left my full-time job to pursue my passion for ceramic design. 

My art is for those that find the beauty in simple, well-designed objects. I carefully consider how one would experience a piece - the weight, texture, form, and function. I tend to gravitate towards a more neutral palette as I like to express the natural beauty of the clay itself, but I do play with color on occasion. I find inspiration all around me, in nature, our built environment, textiles, furniture, and am always looking for ways to prototype a better design out of clay. 

Thank you for being here. I hope you’ll stay awhile.