The Charmer Vase – Artist Anniversary Series

The Charmer Vase in a dramatic dark crystalline purple glaze is Laura Klein’s Artist Anniversary Piece commemorating her 25 years at Ephraim Pottery. The serpent’s glossy amber scales create a striking contrast against the deep matte purple of the bottle form, showcasing the intricate detail and flowing movement that defines Laura’s sculptural artistry. This special glaze combination highlights the dynamic interplay between the snake’s sinuous curves and the vessel’s elegant silhouette, demonstrating Laura’s innovative departure from traditional pottery forms. This piece captures the essence of Laura’s nature-inspired vision and sculptural expertise.

It is our tradition at Ephraim for artists to commemorate a milestone at the pottery with a special design. This year Laura Klein celebrates this momentous milestone. Artist Anniversary Series pieces are available for only one year. Laura’s The Charmer Vase will retire on July 15th, 2026.

Artist anniversaries signify much more to us than merely “loyal years” of coming to work. Artists at the studio exert a major influence on the ever-evolving art that we make. The aesthetic sensibilities and honed techniques of each of our members collectively define Ephraim’s art. It is a beautiful—and novel—model for an art pottery. This model means that Ephraim’s body of work would have been far different without Laura’s flowing sculptural designs and deep connection to nature. Individual sensibilities make our art eclectic and yet the way these ideas filter through others, make our pieces cohesively Ephraim.

Handmade ceramic pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process.

The Charmer Vase in a dramatic dark crystalline purple glaze is Laura Klein’s Artist Anniversary Piece commemorating her 25 years at Ephraim Pottery. The serpent’s glossy amber scales create a striking contrast against the deep matte purple of the bottle form, showcasing the intricate detail and flowing movement that defines Laura’s sculptural artistry. This special glaze combination highlights the dynamic interplay between the snake’s sinuous curves and the vessel’s elegant silhouette, demonstrating Laura’s innovative departure from traditional pottery forms. This piece captures the essence of Laura’s nature-inspired vision and sculptural expertise.

It is our tradition at Ephraim for artists to commemorate a milestone at the pottery with a special design. This year Laura Klein celebrates this momentous milestone. Artist Anniversary Series pieces are available for only one year. Laura’s The Charmer Vase will retire on July 15th, 2026.

Artist anniversaries signify much more to us than merely “loyal years” of coming to work. Artists at the studio exert a major influence on the ever-evolving art that we make. The aesthetic sensibilities and honed techniques of each of our members collectively define Ephraim’s art. It is a beautiful—and novel—model for an art pottery. This model means that Ephraim’s body of work would have been far different without Laura’s flowing sculptural designs and deep connection to nature. Individual sensibilities make our art eclectic and yet the way these ideas filter through others, make our pieces cohesively Ephraim.

Handmade ceramic pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process.