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LES Musings

VOLUME III's DREAMSCAPE

Any VOLUME launch is special - each issue takes around a year to plan, shoot, write, design, and print. So when it comes time to celebrate the final product,...

Oct 20, 2025
VOLUME III's DREAMSCAPE
Artists

In Conversation With Doris Josovitz

Photo by Astrid Dahl Join us as we explore the world of ceramics with Doris Josovitz, whose work celebrates the beauty found in forgotten fragments and ove...

Sep 16, 2025
In Conversation With Doris Josovitz
Artists

In The Studio With Jenny Rice

  Today at LES, we visit Jenny Rice, a Portland-based ceramicist who works without sketches or predetermined plans. Rice builds her vessels through coil co...

Aug 25, 2025
In The Studio With Jenny Rice

In The Studio With Sasha Court

  Today at LES, we delve into the world of ceramics with Sasha Court, whose deep passion for hand-built stoneware and experimental glazing shows in her wor...

Jul 31, 2025
In The Studio With Sasha Court
LES Musings

The Art of Outdoor Living

I am happiest at the lake. Our summers unfold by the edge of a mid-sized one in a quaint town with just enough. A charming main street with a scattering of ...

Jul 7, 2025
The Art of Outdoor Living
LES Artists

Studio Visit With Ashley Joseph Martin

Studio visits are where the magic happens. There's something about stepping into an artist's space—seeing the tools they reach for, the books they turn to, ...

May 30, 2025
Studio Visit With Ashley Joseph Martin
Art + Design

What We Look for in Ceramics

The Spring Collection At the intersection of craft and art lies ceramics, an ancient yet ever-evolving form of human expression. Mastering this medium deman...

May 1, 2025
What We Look for in Ceramics
Art + Design

Neoclassical Design 101

There's something about Neoclassical design that feels especially relevant right now. Maybe it's the craving for spaces that feel intentional, grounded, and ...

Apr 9, 2025
Neoclassical Design 101
LES Artists

The Achilles Set and The Stories We Share At Our Table

The Achilles Set began as a sketch and a story—an idea sparked and shaped through our ongoing collaboration with longtime LES artist Gianfranco Briceño. Our...

Apr 1, 2025
The Achilles Set and The Stories We Share At Our Table
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