Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my website. 

My name is Ashleigh, aka Shlee! I'm from the UK, and have lived in the Bay Area, California since April 2022.

When I moved here I had the opportunity to join a local ceramics group. I fell head over heels for pottery as much as I fell for life here in California, and so I made the leap to create ceramics as my full time job. I'm very lucky to be able to make everything on my pottery wheel at home, in my garage-turned-studio! 

All my work is influenced by nature and the landscapes of my home in California; the Pacific Ocean, its rugged coastline, serene Redwood forests, snowy mountains, and arid deserts. My specialty focuses on using this influence to create texture and use contrasting clays and glazes. I like making one of a kind pieces of art, and creating individual pots by carving unique designs into the clay. 

I like making pottery that is functional art, something which not only showcases the detailed designs but that also serves a purpose in your home, transforming everyday objects into works of art. 

I hope you share in seeing the beauty of nature with the beauty of everyday,

Ashleigh
Crafty Little Shlee