Handmade in New Norfolk, Tasmania
The Sightless Ceramicist
Made to be seen.
Made to be felt.
Hand-built ceramics by Karen — a visually impaired artist working alongside her guide dog Thelma. Tiny houses, animal friends, homewares and keepsakes, each shaped by hand and never quite the same twice.
Tiny houses, inspired by New Norfolk’s old convict-built cottages
Made to be felt as well as seenIndividually handmade with careNo two pieces ever the same
A little of what I make
Featured pieces
The mascot
Every great ceramicist needs a guide dog
Thelma is Karen’s guide dog, constant companion, and the heart of the business — the reason Karen can get out to markets, gather ideas on her walks, and deliver around town.
Meet Thelma →Something special in mind?
Memorial keepsakes & custom work
Karen makes pieces to order — including gentle memorial keepsakes that hold a loved one’s or pet’s ashes, and whimsical custom animal statues.
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