Ceramics inspired by textures of the desert, handmade in Marfa, Texas

Three bowls of dice with different colors and patterns: black with white dots, brown with black dots, and beige with multicolored dots.

About Sill Ceramics

Hello! I’m Katy, the maker behind Sill Ceramics. The name comes from a geology term used to describe “a flat intrusion of rock that forms between preexisting layers of rock” — an ode to the inspiration I consistently find in natural forms and one of the driving forces that pushed me to pursue this craft.

As a multidisciplinary artist with a former primary focus in film production, I was craving a creative outlet that was hands-on; that demanded a calming focus away from screens. I decided to take the leap of shifting ceramics from a hobby into a business after relocating to Marfa in 2025. The Big Bend region has been persistent in alluring me to the rugged landscapes and otherworldly plants of the Chihuahuan Desert. The textures of this landscape continue to fascinate me, and I’m eager to transform that inspiration into physical form through my ceramics work.

Two textured brown ceramic coffee mugs with royal blue interiors, one held in a hand, the other held above it.
Child painting a Mickey Mouse figure at a table with art supplies. Sunlight streaming through window blinds illuminating the scene.

Studio photos by Chelsey Borris

Close-up of a textured, swirling rock surface with black, gray, and light beige colors, showing intricate patterns and layers.
Red rock formation with white erosion lines and cracks in a desert landscape.
Close-up of a stack of chopped firewood with irregular shapes and natural brown color.
Close-up of cracked and dry dirt ground with a small green plant growing in a crack.
Close-up photo of rugged red rock surface with cracks and textures.