Playful ceramics and fiber art brought to life through maximalism, whimsy, and a love of all things delightfully odd.
From the start, Shrimp Salad Studios has always been all about personality. The name itself began as an inside joke after the artist made three hundred ceramic shrimp for an installation, friends and fans refused to let the moment fade. The project sparked a world of joyful, offbeat making, and soon the studio grew into a space for handcrafted objects that embrace charm, humor, and a maximalist spirit.
Much of the work revolves around ceramics, from handbuilt forms to pieces thrown on a tiny potter’s wheel and fired in an equally tiny kiln. The studio is also known for its slipcast ceramic Christmas trees, created using vintage molds alongside one tree modeled entirely by hand. Beyond clay, fiber arts play a major role. Every embroidered piece begins with a self digitized design, either drawn directly by the artist or adapted from antique illustrations pulled from old textbooks, posters, and ephemera.
The brand’s unmistakable character comes from its sense of whimsy. No two pieces are ever exactly alike, and the focus on accessibility means every creation is meant to be enjoyed, collected, and used. Many fiber materials are sourced second hand, and ceramic work is fired using more eco friendly processes, grounding the playful aesthetic in thoughtful making.
All of this work comes together at home. Pottery happens outdoors in the backyard whenever the weather allows, taking advantage of fresh air and space. Most fiber work unfolds inside, often on the floor of what used to be the dining room, surrounded by tools, thread, and stacks of vintage reference material.
What You'll Find at Bloom
Handbuilt and wheel thrown ceramics, slipcast ceramic trees made from vintage molds, and embroidered pieces featuring original digitized designs.
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Why Bloom?
“Bloom offered a chance to be part of a creative community and connect with fellow local artists. Being surrounded by makers who share a spirit of play and experimentation felt like the perfect fit.”
Fun Fact
The studio’s origin story truly began with three hundred tiny ceramic shrimp, and the joke just never stopped.