Kura Clay is a small pottery studio based in Nelson, BC.
Each piece is made by hand with the intention of being used every day — for morning coffee, shared meals, flowers on the table, and the quiet rituals that shape daily life.
The name Kura means vessel or a place to hold. That idea guides the work: simple, functional forms designed to be held, used often, and lived with.
Meet the Maker
Kaitlin Clement is the maker behind Kura Clay, a small pottery studio based in Nelson, BC. Her work focuses on simple, functional ceramics designed for everyday use — mugs, bowls, and vessels meant to be held, used often, and become part of daily rituals.
Kaitlin came to pottery through a long interest in craft, community, and practical skills. Alongside her studio practice, she works as a nurse and is an active member of local Search and Rescue. She has also spent time volunteering abroad on community projects focused on building, education, and relationship-building.
Her relationship to making has also been shaped by personal experiences, including living with PMDD and the loss of her mother. These experiences have deepened her appreciation for the grounding nature of working with clay and the quiet rituals that help carry us through everyday life. Pottery has become both a creative practice and a way of making objects that hold comfort, presence, and care.
Each piece of Kura Clay pottery is made by hand in small batches in Nelson, BC.