Morning Drip Mugs
from $38
Speckled stoneware, soft white drip. Holds a generous 12 oz.
Family-run · SE Portland
Clay in your hands.
Warmth in every piece.
Kiln & Clay is our little corner of Portland where earth becomes something you can hold — mugs for slow mornings, bowls for shared tables, and classes that leave clay under your nails.
Welcome in
A working studio you can walk into
We’re the Harpers — three generations of hands on the wheel. Come for a mug, stay for a throwing demo, or book a seat at the table. Everything on our shelves was made right here on Division Street.
18
Years in Portland
3
Generations throwing
40+
Weekly class seats
1
Very patient kiln
The shop
One-of-a-kind pieces, made for daily use
Every mug, bowl, and vase on our floor is thrown or handbuilt in-house, glazed in small batches, and fired in our gas kiln. No two pieces are twins — and that’s the point.
- Food-safe glazes, dishwasher friendly
- Locally sourced clays & materials
- Gift wrapping always free
Classes
Learn the wheel. Keep the clay under your nails.
From first-time throwers to folks refining their glaze game, our small classes keep the room friendly and the instruction personal. Clay, tools, and firings are included.
- Beginner wheel & handbuilding
- Evening & weekend sessions
- Private parties & kids’ workshops
“We don’t make precious objects for pedestals. We make the mug you reach for every morning — and we teach you how to make your own.”
From the studio
A few favorites right now
Nesting Bowl Trio
$96
Oatmeal glaze with iron speckles. Everyday workhorses.
Sage Cylinder Vase
$72
Matte sage, visible throwing rings. Lovely with a single stem.
The making of it
Earth, water, fire, patience
Visit
Come say hello on Division
Open studio hours most afternoons. Browse the shop, peek at the kiln, or grab a class card. Street parking and a bike rack out front.