Sam Mayell shapes clay into daily art from his Queenstown studio, releasing small collections of wall-mounted domes, bowls, and mugs each week. Wheel-thrown forms sit beside signature wall pieces that begin in custom studio molds Sam sculpted himself—an approach that delivers perfect “floating” depth while still allowing every curve to be hand-trimmed and uniquely glazed.

He works primarily with locally sourced stoneware and occasionally blends specialty clays to chase one-of-a-kind surface effects. Reactive glazes, brushed in layers, mirror the shifting alpine light outside the kiln room, and every high-fired piece is built for years of steady use and quiet admiration. Limited batches keep the studio slow, the quality high, and the story personal—so your space gets art with a pulse, not just another product.

A graduate of the Design & Arts College of New Zealand, Sam honed his eye for form and composition through photography and graphic design before discovering ceramics.

Since then, his studio has produced bespoke pieces for clients such as Microsoft and Royal Burn Farm Shop, along with a network of select retailers, cafés, and boutiques. Today, Sam releases limited drops here on his online store—your only place to purchase his latest work, updated weekly in small, meticulously crafted batches.