About Pelican Pottery Company
My Story
Hi! I'm Reegan!
I’m a New Hampshire native who found her way back to clay after a long break that included college, kids, a cross-country move, and breast cancer (not recommended, by the way). These days, I spend my time turning lumps of mud into uterus vases, quirky lamps, and vessels that celebrate the weird, wonderful, and resilient human body. You’ll also find plenty of sunflowers, coastal themes, and whimsical animals in my work—because sometimes we just need art that makes us smile. My pieces are equal parts function and storytelling—with a little sass and a lot of heart.
My Process
Every piece starts with a lump of clay and a spark of intention. Whether I'm handbuilding, wheel-throwing, or carving intricate designs, the process is slow, messy, and deeply personal. I shape, sculpt, and smooth each form, then let it dry before firing it in the kiln multiple times. Glazing adds color, texture, and surprise (because kilns love a good plot twist). From start to finish, each piece takes weeks—or even months—and carries with it the imprint of my hands and heart. No two are ever the same, and that’s exactly how I like it.
My Values
I believe in the power of handmade. In slowing down, getting messy, and creating pieces that mean something. My work is rooted in resilience, humor, and honesty—shaped by my experience as an artist, a mother, and a breast cancer survivor. I value storytelling through form, honoring both the beauty and the imperfections that make us human.
Each piece begins with intention and evolves through touch—pinched, thrown, carved, and glazed by hand. I don’t strive for perfection; I strive for connection. From whimsical animals to bold uterus vases, I want my work to spark conversation, bring joy, and remind you that art can be both deeply personal and delightfully unexpected.
start to finish includes:
Crafting
Revealing
Crafting
Each piece is made by hand, whether it be by slab, coil, pinch, sculpt, or wheel-thrown methods. It is then dried for a few days or weeks before the initial firing, called bisque firing.
Glazing
Revealing
Crafting
Then the piece is meticulously painted or dipped in glaze, building up multiple layers. It is then fired again to a higher temperature.
Revealing
Revealing
Revealing
Then the kiln is opened to reveal the outcome! And no matter how many times you might do a process, rarely do the pieces come out looking exactly the same, or even exactly as you pictured they would look! The surprise is the fun (and frustrating) part!