
Elise Whitley- Mouse Pots
2026- Taking part in Potfest on the City- Glasgow
MousePots is a collection of whimsical animal themed pots and dishes. I am based on the outskirts of Glasgow and inspired by the character, charm, and quiet humour of the natural world. I create functional forms that invite both playfulness and practicality into everyday life.
Each piece begins as a simple vessel, hand-thrown or hand-built in stoneware clay, and from there the animals emerge. I aim to capture the character of these creatures, not in an anatomical sense but in gesture, posture, and spirit, using slips and underglazes to reveal their individual personalities. Every piece is made with care and a touch of mischief and reflects the delight of turning a pot into something that looks like it might wink at you across the breakfast table.
MousePots are always functional but never take themselves too seriously.



