## about me I live in Wellington, New Zealand, in a small cozy home with Jaime (daughter), Bolt (canine companion), Remy and Emile (rat companions). My first experience with clay was in July 2023, at Karla Marie Ceramics, an inner city studio in Wellington. I fell so madly in love with pottery that a month after my first wheel taster class I bought my own pottery wheel. This is me in my cozy studio where I craft small batches of pottery, each piece made with care and love. I hope they bring you as much joy as I felt creating them. ![[at the wheel square.png]] ## about my work Most of the things I make are intended for functional use at the table or in the kitchen. Each piece has gone through a prototype stage where I experiment with form and glaze, and then use it in the kitchen or at the table. Recently, I'm also making more sculptural pieces. Follow me on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pottery_by_laila) where I post more regularly. ![[Pumpkin mug.jpeg]] ![[Guitar under a tree 1.jpeg]] ## where to find things here - What I'm currently doing is on my [[2026-01-29]] page. ## where to buy my creations - Most of my work is available at [Welly Collective](https://www.wellycollective.co.nz/), Featherstone St, as well as the Manners St Welly Collective, Wellington. But if you're not in Wellington and you see something you like, [email](mailto:[email protected]) me and I'd be happy to figure out how to send them to you. - If you happen to be in New Plymouth, you can also find my work at [The Collaboration](https://www.thecollaborationnz.nz/) shop. - I also list some of my work on [felt.co.nz](https://felt.co.nz/shop/lafisal) ## contact me - follow me on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pottery_by_laila) - [email](mailto:[email protected]) me ## mailing list <iframe src="https://newsletter.laila.co.nz" width="500" height="1150"></iframe>