Hello, My name is Klay Arsenault and I'm an artist! I make handmade items in NE Portland.

SHOP UPDATE:

SPRING SALE COMING APRIL 18!

ONLINE SPRING SALE HAPPENING APRIL 18 - MAY 18.
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR SNEAK PEAKS.

Feel free to send me an email - KLAYARSENAULT@gmail.com

Support the Rocky Butte Farmers Market

Which possum are you today? #possum #handmadebowls

2 full bins ready for the glaze fire @georgiesceramic 🤞 good luck little pots see you soon!

This is so beautiful. Thank you to whoever created this little piece of art in the neighborhood.

New mugs OTW- hoping that orange works out.

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I’ve finally made some progress on making bowls that I like and are similar to each other! #handmadebowls

Carnitas on the 🔥 @reevapnw

Part of my spring sale from April18-May 18 will be an effort to raise money for Ukraine. I’ll be glazing a few things in the colors of the Ukrainian flag and $10 from each of those items sold will be donated directly to Ukraine through U24.gov.ua - It’s not going to be a huge fundraiser I know, but it’s something I can do to show my support. 🇺🇦

Yay!! ❤️

Ok! These bowls turned out so nice! I love possums❤️ #possumbowl #handmadeceramics

A little about me:

I was born and raised near Montreal Quebec Canada.

I’ve lived in Montreal, Toronto, Maine, Washington State, California, many places in between and now Portland Oregon.

I have a teenage son who was diagnosed with a severe bowel disease when he was 8. His care takes a front row seat in everything we do and we are so proud of his tireless bravery and are honored to be his parents. To anyone struggling with IBD or is a caretaker of anyone IBD, there is support out there for you. Reach out to me or visit the Crohns & Colitis Foundation

I use art as therapy and a way to support my mental health.
Like Drew Carey says, prioritize your mental health, make it part of your regular self care routine, I love you, BYE!

Notably, I was commissioned to design and create over 250 plush lampreys for an interactive portion of The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s (OMSI) Roots of Wisdom exhibit. The process spanned over two years for design, prototype and creation of the lampreys. The Roots of Wisdom exhibit is in partnership with the National Science
Foundation (NSF) and will be traveling the country until 2024.

Handmade paper flowers, fruit and vegetables

Please contact me if you are interested in commissions or collaborations. I look forward to hearing from you.

Instagram @klay_arsenault