Assorted slipcast porcelain vessels in multiple glaze colors

Slipcast Porcelain Vessels
Handcrafted by Karol

Next Restock: March 2026

Hi, I’m Karol!

Portrait of Karol, ceramicist behind Cat Nap Ceramics

I am a ceramicist based in Ontario, Canada.I created Cat Nap Ceramics as a way to express and share my love and appreciation for ceramics and tea culture.In 2022, I attended my first wheel throwing class. As I completed more classes and workshops to explore the world of ceramics, I took a particular interest in plaster model and mould making, and haven't looked back since.Today, I combine my exploration of sculpting, 3D modeling, mould making, and slip casting to design and create my work.

The Cats of Cat Nap

Pixel, black cat, Cat Nap mascot

Pixel
Cat Nap Mascot

Luma, black long-haired cat, Cat Nap supervisor

Luma
Cat Nap Supervisor

My Work & Process

My work is characterized by soft and simple silhouettes, clean lines, and purposeful details.Functional pottery should not only serve its purpose as a vessel, but also be effortless to use and fuss-free for everyday life.

Starting with an initial sketch or idea, I create a model by sculpting an initial vessel, translating found objects into new forms, or through 3D modeling.Using the model as a reference, I design and make a plaster mould. This is both my favourite and most frustrating part of the process (successes feel amazing, failures feel very sad).Once the plaster moulds are fully cured, they are ready to use for slipcasting. Moulds aren't everlasting, so at the end of each season, I make a new set of moulds (or design a new line entirely from start to finish).

Let's chat!

Questions about my work, tea, or my cats?
Feel free to reach out to me over my socials or email!

Commission Inquiries

Personal Commissions: I'm usually open to personal commissions of vessels in designs and colourways that have been available for sale in the past or have been posted on my socials. Custom colours may be available at addition cost and based on availability.Wholesale/Business Orders: If you are interested in collaborations, purchasing my vessels for use at your business, or having my vessels for sale on commission, let's chat!Please note that because my vessels are handcrafted,
they will vary slightly in height and weight.