Lail Design

Rooted in traditional craftsmanship with a modern design approach, Lail Design makes high quality ceramics with a minimal aesthetic.

Durable, versatile, and timeless, they are designed to outlive fads and last a lifetime.

09/03/2026

The LAIL website is all ready for the restock going live in just 30 minutes, September 3rd at 8pm EDT! Lots of salt jars, berry bowls, 16oz mugs, lattes, tumblers, pasta/ramen/snack bowls, quart pitchers, serving platters, and so much more.

The glazes this round are fawn, rhubarb, bluebird, bluestone, bone, canyon, glacier, moss, mocha, and dandelion 🌈 The fawn in particular came out beautifully - don’t sleep on that classic cozy autumn color 🍂

Can’t wait to see what you all choose. Thanks so much as always for your support!

08/31/2026

This Thursday! Late summer shop update goes live at 8 PM EST. More dandelion pieces than I’ve ever had available at once, including berry bowls, salt jars, mugs, oil cruets, pitchers, bowls, and more! www.lail.design

08/24/2026

SHOP UPDATE!!! Thursday September 3rd, 8pm est. Lots of really fantastic pots available in this one so mark your calendars!!! www.lail.design. See ya there!

05/21/2026

Surprise web restock alert! 🎉 Lots of fresh pots (many in dandelion!) going on the website tomorrow, Friday May 22nd at 8pm ET.

There will be plenty of 12 and 16oz mugs, bottle vases, berry bowls, creamers, oil cruets, spoon rests, large pitchers, sauce bowls, pasta and ramens, utility vases, and more.

Side note: If you’re hoping for a pour over, we’re taking preorders now. Email [email protected] to get on the list!

05/08/2026

Farm & Flea weekend is here! I’m all set up am so excited to see everyone and share some brand new pieces fresh out of the kiln.

I’ll be there May 9th and 10th, 10am-5pm, along with an amazing selection of vendors, organizations, and food. Hope to see you there!

If you can’t make it, keep an eye on the website for remaining inventory to be added there after the weekend!

04/08/2026

The online kiln opening is here, and it’s time to reveal the newest glaze name! Say hello to Dandelion 💫

Dandelion is a rich, sunny yellow glaze that pairs perfectly with canyon, lichen, rhubarb and bluebird.

So many of you had amazing guesses at the new glaze color (goldfinch, marigold, sunflower, and daffodil to name a few!) But my assistant Forrest J. Wood won the naming contest a few months ago with the idea of naming the glaze Dandelion.

Although commonly considered a w**d, dandelions are nutrient-rich, medicinal, and hardy plants that benefit not only humans but native pollinators and so many other wild critters. Dandelions are a familiar friend that signifies the arrival of spring, and I hope this glaze color encourages some fondness for them!

Happy kiln opening day!

04/06/2026

Hemlock appreciation post 🌲😌

Just two days til the web restock goes live!

04/04/2026

Full shelves at the studio ✨ So many shapes and colors going up on the website Tuesday, April 7th @ 8pm ET!

After months of prepping, throwing and trimming at the wheel, waxing, glazing, and firing, it’s so satisfying to take a step back and admire these shelves. And I’m always eager to see where each piece will end up going!

What do you have your eyes on for next week? 👀

03/30/2026

It’s been a long winter, and the wait is nearly over 🌞🌼 Mark your calendars for a web restock April 7th, 2026 @ 8pm EDT!

This online kiln opening will feature:

☕️ 12 and 16oz mugs, flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes
🍜 Ramen bowls, pasta bowls, cereal bowls, snack bowls, and sauce bowls
🥗 10” and 13” platters
🍶 Tot tumblers
🍪 Cookie jars in three sizes!
🌷A beautiful new vase shape

The glaze options will include hemlock, fawn, moss, bluebird, bluestone, bone, rhubarb, canyon, and lichen.

There will also be a small selection of pieces glazed in a brand new color! Any guesses on the name?

Can’t wait to share more details this week!

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02/13/2026

Meet the newest addition to the LAIL studio: the Leach treadle wheel.

In between making batches of my usual pottery, I’ve been carving out time to experiment. 2026 marks 10 years of LAIL Design, and making space to learn and try new things is super rewarding.

Made in Auckland, NZ with a special permission from Bernard Leach, this patented Leach treadle wheel was originally imported to the US for a demonstration, and then made its way to Maine. Jeffrey Lipton asked if would be interested in purchasing it, and I had the pleasure of staying with him and checking out his studio when I picked it up last year.

This treadle wheel is helping me slow down and throw more intentionally, and I’m having a ton of fun figuring out what works best. I’m using it to create a special body of work for LAIL’s 10th anniversary, formulated with hand-mixed local clay and glazes made of ash from my wood stove. The results are earthy, full of movement, and surprising after gas firing. Can’t wait to share more!

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