Ceramicist Helen Levi creates functional pieces that are still playful, and today, she shares the desktop accessory you need, a favorite segment from her newsletter + more!

Helen Levi Ceramics was founded by the eponymous ceramicist in Brooklyn, New York, in 2013 as a one-woman production. Committed to creating a line of small-batch dinnerware and functional pottery, Levi is inspired by the physical process of working with clay. She utilizes several methods of production, including slip casting, wheel throwing, and RAM pressing. Levi’s ceramic work continues to distinguish itself through the use of fluid lines, saturated color choices, and practicality paired with a bit of playfulness.
She first had the chance to sell her work ten years ago, after meeting Steven Alan at a pop-up event in one of his stores. “I had made ceramics as a hobby for most of my life ? since being in after-school classes as a child ? and Steven was in the process of opening his first home goods store and looking for new vendors,” she shares. The experience ignited a spark, and Levi realized that working with clay full-time could be a viable career path to take. The stars couldn’t have been more aligned, as she was in her mid-20s trying to decide whether or not to attend graduate school. Now, the answer seemed far more clear. Helen Levi
When ideas show up, Levi doesn’t need to record them because she’s likely already at the studio. “I’ll be pour...