A warm terracotta clay bowl with subtle glaze, resting on a textured wooden surface in soft natural light BHClaysmith

Hand-built ceramic art by Barbara Hanselman

A collection of hand-built ceramic pendants and earrings in earthy tones of rust, cream, and slate, arranged on a linen cloth

Where to Buy

BHClaysmith ceramic work has been available through Etsy and select gallery shops across the region.

A hand-built stoneware butter dish with a warm speckled glaze, sitting on a rustic wooden table

Find Barbara's Work

Online and in-person destinations that have carried BHClaysmith pieces.

Barbara Hanselman's hand-built ceramics — from stoneware jewelry to functional pottery — have been sold through her Etsy shop and featured at several gallery stores. Her work spans earthenware trays, vintage plate-shard pendants, lidded vessels, and more.

Barbara was also an active member of the Etsy Mud Team, a community of ceramic artists who support and promote each other's work on the platform.

Gallery Shops

Retail locations that have carried BHClaysmith work.

A bright gallery interior with white walls and wooden display shelves holding ceramic pieces

Pennsylvania Guild Store

Lancaster, Pennsylvania — the retail space of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, showcasing fine craft from member artisans.

A coastal gallery shopfront with large windows and a weathered shingle exterior

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Surf City, New Jersey — a gallery and shop featuring handmade art and craft from regional makers.

A community arts center gallery with track lighting and ceramic works on pedestals

BeaDazzle Gallery Shop

Community Arts Center, Wallingford, Pennsylvania — a gallery shop connected to the center where Barbara also taught classes.

A museum gift shop with glass display cases featuring artisan jewelry and small sculptures

Noyes Museum Shops

Featuring work by regional artists and craftspeople alongside the museum's exhibitions.

Online Shop

Barbara's Etsy storefront has been the primary online destination for her hand-built ceramic pieces.

A flat lay of ceramic beads in varied earthy glazes — ochre, sage, and cream — scattered across a dark surface

BHClaysmith on Etsy

Visit bhclaysmith.etsy.com to browse hand-built ceramic beads, pendants, earrings, trays, and more. Barbara's shop has featured work in earthenware and stoneware, often accented with Mayco Designer Liners and terra sigillata finishes.

For those who appreciate handmade ceramics, BHClaysmith pieces offer a blend of whimsy and craftsmanship that stands out in any collection. Barbara Hanselman's work is characterized by hand-built forms, from delicate stoneware pendants and beads to functional trays, bowls, and lidded vessels. The jewelry often incorporates vintage shards of plates and pots, transformed into wearable art with a story behind each piece. Whether browsing online through her Etsy shop or discovering her work at regional gallery stores, collectors and casual shoppers alike can find something unique. Each piece reflects a thoughtful process, with glazes, terra sigillata, and carved details adding depth and texture that mass-produced ceramics simply cannot replicate.