A NOTE FROM LAUREN

Maker, Designer, Creative

Hey! I'm Lauren and I love to make things. Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to be an artist. Thanks to a tiny bit of luck and a ton of commitment, I have made my life as a working artist. My work includes pottery and sculpture, commissions and self-initiated projects, sometimes drawing, sometimes sewing, always experimenting. I consider every piece we make a tangible expression of shared joy, curiosity, and reverence. Art is a reminder that beauty lies not in flawless perfection, but in the unique imperfections that tell a story, spark wonder, and connect us to the human hands that brought it to life.

Scroll down to learn more about the history, philosophy, vision and values behind Lauren HB Studio, plus staff bios and more about our process. Thank you always for being here.

- Lauren

Our Team

Meet the beautiful humans who keep the studio moving every day.

Lauren Herzak-Bauman

Founder, Creative Director

I’m holding a key chain that says “live fully and with joy, the moment is now’. It is handmade and the text is broken onto three rings which spin.

Laura Clevenger

Studio Assistant

I'm holding a cluster of treasures that I’ve found along beaches, rivers, and lakes. I love filling my home with little things I’ve discovered and they each hold a sweet memory.

Stephanie Oyuela

Studio Assistant

I’m holding a gift from my abuelo (grandfather. He marked a few of the poems we would go over together when I was learning to read.

Cara Ridge

Studio Assistant

I chose these pieces of jewelry passed down from my grandma to my mom to me. Family and connection is very important to me and I love this small reminder of them that I can carry with me into my future.

Our Process

Want to know more about how we make our work? Read on below!

Lauren HB Studio's pottery line utilizes a process known as slipcasting. It begins with Lauren meticulously creating an original design, often inspired by clean geometric shapes. From this original, she crafts a plaster mold. Liquid clay slip is then poured into the mold, and over time, the plaster absorbs some moisture, leaving behind a thin layer of clay that forms the piece.

After the initial casting, Lauren dedicates significant time to refining and embellishing the surfaces of each piece. The glazing process is where her love for color and experimentation shines. She enjoys layering glazes, exploring unique textures, and achieving captivating finishes. Select pieces even undergo an additional luster firing, adding a touch of metallic elegance.

While the studio is known for pottery, Lauren's passion for sculpture remains strong. Her sculptural process is more intuitive and exploratory. She draws inspiration from diverse sources: nature, architecture, even the pottery process itself. Lauren often manipulates clay directly, shaping and transforming it with her hands to create forms that are both organic and thoughtfully constructed.

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