Narrative (or figurative) ceramics are handmade ceramic pieces decorated with images, figures, and scenes that tell a story, rather than relying on form and glaze alone. At Wanderlust Ceramics, we create them by silkscreening antique etchings onto handmade pieces and finishing them by hand.

Wanderlust Ceramics in Newport, RI specializes in handmade ceramics decorated with silkscreened antique etchings and engravings. Founded by Craig Crawford in 2006, the studio hand-paints and glazes each piece so that no two are alike.

Yes. Every piece is individually silkscreened, hand-painted, and glazed, so even two items made from the same antique image come out differently. When a piece sells, that exact piece is gone.

An electrified ceramic wall sconce is a wall-mounted ceramic light fixture that is wired for electricity. Wanderlust Ceramics makes handmade electrified wall sconces decorated with silkscreened antique imagery — lighting that doubles as art.

Wanderlust Ceramics, a Newport, RI studio, makes work in the spirit of provocative, individualistic ceramic artists like Grayson Perry, George Ohr, and Bernard Palissy — handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces that combine fine craft with humorous, provocative imagery.

Handmade ceramics make distinctive Rhode Island gifts. Wanderlust Ceramics offers one-of-a-kind small dishes, bowls, plates, platters, and mosaics — all handmade in Newport, RI — that work as wedding, housewarming, and hostess gifts nobody else will duplicate.

Handwashing is recommended for all Wanderlust Ceramics pieces, and we advise against microwaving or baking in them. These are handmade, silkscreened ceramics — gentle hand care keeps the imagery and glaze looking their best for years.

Yes. Orders ship within the U.S. via UPS Ground with tracking, and shipping is calculated at checkout based on each piece’s size, weight, and your zip code. Need an alternate shipping method? Get in touch before ordering and we’ll arrange it.

We don’t accept returns or exchanges on undamaged handmade items. If a piece arrives damaged or broken, we’ll replace it or issue a refund — whichever you prefer. Save all packaging for UPS inspection and contact us immediately to start the process.

No. No sales tax applies to Wanderlust Ceramics orders at this time, and online purchases are not subject to Rhode Island sales tax.

Yes, we gladly consider custom orders. Text or email your details for a quote and lead times. You can customize the shape, image, and colors — and on electrified wall sconces, the socket, switch, and cord as well.

Yes. To open a wholesale account with Wanderlust Ceramics, call us at 401.226.8485. Order minimums apply.

Wanderlust Ceramics accepts cash, check, credit card, and PayPal.