Sara Krause Pottery

Sara Krause is a local artist, based in Marion, Iowa. She has been making pottery for over 10 years, including her time at Coe College, where she majored in art with an emphasis in ceramics. Sara has a pottery studio at home, where she enjoys creating many varieties of wheel-thrown and hand-built porcelain pottery pieces. Her works include a variety of functional and decorative items, such as mugs, plates, bowls, vases, jewelry and ornaments. Many items are food, dishwasher, and microwave safe. Sara’s unique designs are often inspired by nature. Her collection includes a variety of Raku pieces. Raku is a specialized firing technique, stemming from an ancient Japanese tradition. This firing method allows artists to create stunning decorative pieces that would be the envy of any pottery connoisseur’s collection. Pieces are removed from firing at 1,750 degrees and either smoldered in a fire pit, or decorated with horse hair, and then quenched in water.