Cast & Clay artisan and guest artist collaborating on a unique pottery and glass piece, light streaming through the glass.
A composite image of Cast & Clay's lead artisan and a collaborating artist, with a shared, unique piece of pottery and glass at the center foreground, highlighting the fusion of their styles.

Art, Reimagined: Our Artist Collaborations

Discover exclusive, limited edition collections born from unique artisan partnerships, merging Cast & Clay's craftsmanship with fresh artistic perspectives.

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Currently Available: The 'Prairie Fire' Series with Artist Elara Vance

Portrait of artist Elara Vance, known for vibrant kiln-fired glass art.
Artist Elara Vance, renowned for her dynamic kiln-fired glass art.

Meet Elara Vance: Master of Luminous Glass

Elara Vance, an award-winning glass artist from the Pacific Northwest, brings her signature technique of fusing vibrant, natural pigments into molten glass to Cast & Clay. Her work captures the fluid, untamed beauty of nature, often echoing the unpredictable patterns of light and shadow.

The 'Prairie Fire' series, a collaboration with Cast & Clay's master potter, draws inspiration from the dramatic Illinois prairie landscapes at dusk. Each piece in this limited collection embodies the fiery oranges, deep reds, and smoldering charcoals of a prairie sunset, fused onto our signature hand-thrown stoneware forms.

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The Prairie Fire Collection: Limited Edition Series

Hand-thrown ceramic vase with vibrant red, orange, and charcoal glass inlay, 'Prairie Fire' series.
Prairie Ember Vase

Limited Edition of 50

$280.00

Wide ceramic serving bowl featuring swirling fiery red and deep gray glass patterns, 'Prairie Fire' series.
Sunset Harvest Bowl

Limited Edition of 50

$350.00

Small glass and ceramic sculptural piece, abstract, with glowing amber and black tones, 'Prairie Fire' series.
Whisper of Ash Sculpture

Limited Edition of 50

$195.00

Watch the artists, Elara Vance and Elias Thorne, discuss the inspiration and process behind the 'Prairie Fire' series.

Meet the Visionaries Behind the Craft

Portrait of Elias Thorne, Cast & Clay's lead artisan, with pottery tools.

Elias Thorne, Master Potter & Founder, Cast & Clay

Elias Thorne is the heart and soul of Cast & Clay. With over two decades dedicated to the wheel, his hands transform raw clay into pieces of enduring beauty. His work is characterized by its earthy authenticity, robust forms, and glazes that evoke the natural landscapes of Illinois. Elias is deeply passionate about preserving traditional pottery techniques while continually innovating.

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Portrait of acclaimed glass artist Elara Vance, with a shimmering glass sculpture.

Elara Vance, Collaborating Glass Artist

Elara Vance pushes the boundaries of glass art, known for her intricate patterns and use of light to create dynamic visual narratives. Her background in geology informs her artistic process, resulting in pieces that often mirror the stratified beauty and raw power of the earth. Her collaborations are sought after for their unique blend of technical mastery and poetic expression.

Discover Elara's Work

"The magic happens when two distinct artistic voices find a harmonious new language together. It's a conversation in clay and light." - Elias Thorne & Elara Vance

A Legacy of Partnership: Past Collections

Explore some of our previous sold-out collaborations that have graced homes and galleries worldwide. These pieces are a testament to the enduring beauty created when diverse artistic visions unite.

Riverbend Series ceramic vase with fluid etched patterns, greyed out to show 'Sold Out' status.
SOLD OUT
The Riverbend Series

with Artist Lena Khan

Desert Bloom Series glass sculpture with warm desert tones, greyed out for 'Sold Out'.
SOLD OUT
Desert Bloom Collection

with Glass Artist Maya Singh

Forest Spirit Series ceramic mug set with intricate leaf motifs, greyed out with 'Sold Out' banner.
SOLD OUT
Forest Spirit Pottery

with Sculptor David Chen

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