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Our Story

Campfire Pottery is a collaboration by the Camps, a husband and wife ceramic design team centered around creating a collection of ceramic heirlooms designed to inspire the art of entertaining in the home.

 

Kristen and Joe’s ethos is to create contemporary ceramic designs that bring people together, inside and outdoors. Campfire is not only their name, but a visual representation of their roots and brand identity. A campfire is the oldest act of human-gathering. It also symbolizes the outdoor environment where their Raku (Japanese-style ceramic process) is executed.

Their goal is to share their love of traveling, cooking, and entertaining through their collection of high-end, handmade ceramics.

The Campfire Pottery production studio is nestled in the Dana Warp Mill, where their team of 6 makes all of the pottery by hand. They are amongst a community of creatives who are revitalizing the small city of Westbrook through business development and economic growth. Much like the river that flows aside the building, there is a continual stream of creative energy moving through their studio.

 
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Our Team

 

KRISTEN CAMP

Founder + Creative Director

A beam of sunshine, who can always be spotted with a cup of perfectly measured pour-over coffee. Kristen is the designer and maker behind Campfire Pottery, as well as the Creative Director of the brand. She is the visionary behind developing each collection, and is often scheming about the next design or technique for her team to explore. When she’s not behind the pottery wheel, Kristen is tending to her field of flowers.

JOE CAMP

Co-Founder, Research + Development

Not your average Joe, a jack of all trades, and a problem solving master. Joe not only keeps our books, but he helps turn the Campfire Pottery vision into reality. He is a huge part of the development of new designs, trouble shooting, and finding the most efficient ways of producing our pieces. When he’s not in the pottery studio, Joe can be found in his kitchen making the most delicious (and beautiful) handmade pasta for family and friends.

ANGIE ELDER

Chief of Operations + Social Media Manager

An organization guru, matcha lover, and the one who keeps things running smoothly over here at Campfire Pottery. Angie manages all of our customer support channels, as well as our social media, and is the creative behind our beautiful process reels on Instagram. She takes wonderful care of getting our packages out safely and on time. What would we do without her!?! She certainly keeps our left side brains in order! When she is not at her desk, Angie can be found at the lake, or ocean, with a book in hand.

 

MONICA HAGEN

Production Potter

An eye for detail, a smile that lights up the room, and always up for learning how to throw a new shape. Monica is one of our production potters, who spends a lot of her time throwing, trimming, finishing, and glazing our pieces. She is very talented and her warm personality makes her a joy to be around. When Monica isn’t in the studio, she can be found reading her 99th romance novel of the year.

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PRESS & FEATURES

 


Magazines

Maine The Way
The Maker’s Post - Volume One
Down East Magazine - The Comp Issue
Decor Magazine
Yankee Magazine
Virtuoso Magazine
Darling Magazine - Christmas Gift Guide

Articles & News

New York Times
Boston Voyager
News Center Maine

Blogs

Maine Home & Design
Magnolia Rouge
Jaimee Morse