At This Quiet Dust Ceramics, I design and make handmade porcelain tableware inspired by the beauty of nature and a minimalist aesthetic. My passion for clay stems from its humble origin of coming from the earth and allowing me to transform it into an object of everyday use. My work is 100% handmade in my boutique studio in Lake Forest, IL where I strive to lead an environmentally friendly studio practice. Choosing handmade beautiful and responsibly made objects helps us care for our planet while reducing single-use plastic at home... POTTERY IS FOREVER! 
Dubhe Carreño​
​USE COUPON CODE MYNEWDINNERWARE
​Offer expires 10-05-24

Staying True To My Craft: A NeceSSARY PRICE INCREASE

​I would like to start by thanking you for your loyalty and trust in my business over the years. I am proud to have maintained my prices for over 10 years while providing beautifully crafted, well-designed pieces made with the highest quality materials and processes. However, the cost of materials has increased tremendously in the past 2 years making it difficult to keep up with this wide spread inflation. As of October 5, 2024 depending on the complexity of each piece, prices will increase 5% to 10%, to ensure I can continue to provide high quality, one-of -kind handmade ceramics that can be passed down as family heirlooms for generations. I believe this change reflects the ongoing value and uniqueness of my work and I sincerely appreciate your interest and involvement in my business. In anticipation of this price increase, I am offering 20% off all my dinnerware collections for orders placed before September 30. This offer will give you the opportunity to transform your table for the holidays! You can upgrade to This Quiet Dust Ceramics dinnerware and have a new collection ready by November 15. Please note that the  turnaround time for my bespoke, made-to-order pieces is 4-6 weeks, just in time to send out those invitations to your friends and family. 

GET INSPIRED...

This Quiet Dust Ceramics Dinnerware Collections Gallery

NEW! Pottery Classes For Kids & Adults

I’m thrilled to share that, due to popular demand, we will be offering new classes and workshops for both kids and adults! Sandra Estrada, an accomplished and experienced art teacher who has recently joined our team, will be leading the kids' classes where they will delve into a new technique or theme weekly, from intricate hand-building to glazing, all while crafting imaginative and one-of-a-kind projects.
I will continue to offer private lessons for individuals and groups of two. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity to dive into pottery—whether you're interested in using the potter's wheel, hand-building vessels, creating plates, or exploring other projects—all while enjoying a glass of wine with your special someone. These private lessons are perfect for individual artists wanting to refine their skills, as well as for mothers and daughters, couples, or best friends looking to bond over creativity and have fun together. Great gift for your loved one!
Explore our new collection of classes designed to spark your creativity and fill your home with beautiful handmade pieces crafted by you and/or your kids. 
Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today as classes begin October 4.
I look forward to seeing you in class and helping you unleash your creativity!


​


​This Quiet Dust Ceramics' Showroom/Atelier is located at 13655 W. Irma Lee Court, Lake Forest, IL. This space provides an in-person look at my collection of handmade ceramics, as well as a rare opportunity to learn about my creative process in the studio where it all happens. The showroom is currently open by appointment only. Please click on the link below to schedule your appointment. Or sign up for our mailing list to get information about upcoming studio events.



​“Force yields to suppleness; beauty circumvents the brain, rises from sweat, and mud. Carreño’s
line of handmade porcelain tableware possesses a serious simplicity while flirting with eccentric
wobbles. Neither rigidly symmetrical nor decoratively whimsical, the work feels balanced in the
same way a dancer does when she leaps, then lands lightly.”

Margaret Hawkins, Chicago, IL