
a little romantic, a little strange
ceramics made by mud, fire, & samantha vanschoick
small batch, handmade, always romantic and sometimes functional
made in new england
this site is under construction, but feel free to poke around.
Photo by Keith Claytor Photography
side-fired wood soda bud vase fired in the karma kiln
shop pots
because we all need more art

pots with presense
these pots are sculptures that command attention—anchors for the soul of any space. Whether they cradle flowers, hold keepsakes, or stand alone as art, they are unapologetically romantic and intriguingly strange, grounding your space with a touch of the extraordinary.
wood fire magic
Each piece emerges from the kiln as a singular creation, kissed by flame and etched with the unpredictable poetry of ash. For me, clay is as much about community as it is about creativity, and it’s hard to think of a process more community-oriented than wood firing.
This ancient practice brings people together, from splitting wood to stoking the flames, weaving a shared story into every vessel. Romantic yet strange, these pieces hold stories as unique as the hands that shape them, waiting to find their place in your world.
nose cups
who knew a nose could make such a great handle?
Meet the Nose Cups: quirky companions that breathe personality into your daily rituals. With their playful noses and whimsical details, these cups are far from ordinary. They evoke a smile with every glance, making tea or coffee feel like a conversation with a dear (and slightly odd) friend. A little romantic and undeniably strange, each Nose Cup brings charm, humor, and just the right dose of the unexpected to your moments of pause.
about the maker
Strange Forms Ceramics is the creative world of Samantha VanSchoick, a self-described “jack-of-all-trades” artist who discovered her love for clay in 2022. Though new to ceramics, Samantha brings a background as a painter, poet, blacksmith, and all-around artistic explorer, infusing her pottery with curiosity and appreciation for the medium. She approaches the craft with humility and endless enthusiasm, fully embracing the journey of learning and growth.
As an intern at Northampton Pottery in Northampton, MA, Samantha continues to refine her techniques, combining wheel-thrown and hand-built elements to create pieces that feel both grounded and ethereal. Inspired by nature and the curvature of the female form, her work is an homage to beauty—both wild and refined. These works are companions for a life a little romantic, a little strange, and entirely extraordinary.
more musings on dinnerware here - i told you i was still under construction!