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Bug Pottery

From the artist: 

My name is Ellie Kotsianas-Christner and I’m a Knoxville, TN native. Since studying Advertising and Fine Arts at East Tennessee State University I have found my passion in making ceramics. Whether I’m sculpting a play-doh cheeseburger for my tea party or hand building a mallard duck replica with objects found in my backyard, I have been creating and making things with my hands for as long as I can remember. My favorite place is the home! So when creating my work, my inspiration comes from the home and the simple, taken for granted, little item we use everyday. I want you to fall in love with the little things by making them handmade with love. 

Being of a petite stature, my parents started calling me “Ladybug” when I was very young. Over the years it was shortened to “Bug” so deciding on the name of my company was obvious. To commemorate this I place a ladybug on almost all my pieces. This forms a signature for my work without signing them, and for me it’s my way of putting my heart and history into every piece while carrying out the love I have for my family and ceramics.    

When I was 12 years old, I contracted a staph infection that left me in a coma for three weeks. While suffering from this serious life threatening bacteria, the doctors began to have doubts of my survival. Thanks to the prayers of friends and family and the amazing staff at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, I was able to pull through. I owe my life to the ETCH so I am insistent on giving back in any way I can. As a small way to thank them for saving my life, when you purchase any of my hand-made pieces I will donate a portion of the sales to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.

Stay Crafty!

Ellie "Bug" Kotsianas- Christner
Aegean Blue Bottle Bud Vase
Aegean Blue Bottle Bud Vase $31.00
Aegean Blue Ceramic Honey Pot
Aegean Blue Ceramic Honey Pot $44.00
Aegean Blue Ceramic Juice Cup
Aegean Blue Ceramic Juice Cup $36.00
Aegean Blue Curvy Bud Vase
Aegean Blue Curvy Bud Vase $31.00
Aegean Blue Curvy Mug
Aegean Blue Curvy Mug $42.00
Aegean Blue Garlic Grater
Aegean Blue Garlic Grater $31.00
Aegean Blue Mini Bowl
Aegean Blue Mini Bowl $26.00
Aegean Blue Mini Mug
Aegean Blue Mini Mug $39.00
Aegean Blue Short Mug
Aegean Blue Short Mug $42.00
Aegean Blue Soap Dish
Aegean Blue Soap Dish $28.00
Aegean Blue Soup Mug
Aegean Blue Soup Mug $46.00
Aegean Blue Tall Mug
Aegean Blue Tall Mug $41.00
Agean Blue Small Dish
Agean Blue Small Dish $26.00
Dusk Tall Mug
Dusk Tall Mug $39.00
Mossy Green Bottle Bud Vase
Mossy Green Bottle Bud Vase Sold Out
Mossy Green Ceramic Honey Pot
Mossy Green Ceramic Honey Pot $44.00
Mossy Green Ceramic Juice Cup
Mossy Green Ceramic Juice Cup $36.00
Mossy Green Curvy Bud Vase
Mossy Green Curvy Bud Vase $31.00
Mossy Green Curvy Mug
Mossy Green Curvy Mug $42.00
Mossy Green Garlic Grater
Mossy Green Garlic Grater $31.00
Mossy Green Mini Bowl
Mossy Green Mini Bowl $26.00
Mossy Green Mini Mug
Mossy Green Mini Mug $39.00
Mossy Green Short Mug
Mossy Green Short Mug $42.00
Mossy Green Small Dish
Mossy Green Small Dish $26.00
Mossy Green Soap Dish
Mossy Green Soap Dish $28.00
Mossy Green Soup Mug
Mossy Green Soup Mug $46.00
Mossy Green Tall Mug
Mossy Green Tall Mug $41.00
Speckled Turquoise Curvy Bud Vase
Speckled Turquoise Curvy Bud Vase $31.00
Speckled Turquoise Garlic Grater
Speckled Turquoise Garlic Grater $31.00
Speckled Turquoise Mini Bowl
Speckled Turquoise Mini Bowl $26.00
Speckled Turquoise Small Dish
Speckled Turquoise Small Dish $26.00
Speckled Turquoise Soap Dish
Speckled Turquoise Soap Dish $28.00
Speckled Turquoise Soup Mug
Speckled Turquoise Soup Mug $46.00
Speckled Turquoise Spoon Rest
Speckled Turquoise Spoon Rest $26.00
Speckled Turquoise Tall Mug
Speckled Turquoise Tall Mug $41.00
Turquoise Short Mug
Turquoise Short Mug $42.00