This Quiet Dust

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This Quiet Dust

This Quiet Dust is a ceramic studio focusing on offering simple yet elegant porcelain tableware designs inspired by a minimal aesthetic and nature.

Dubhe Carreño’s tableware is designed and handcrafted to create perfectly simple forms inspired by a minimalist aesthetic and by the colors and textures inherent in nature. Forms are intentionally irregular highlighting the presence of the artist’s hand, which honors clay’s voice as an active participant and collaborator in the process of creating each individual form. Our tableware is made with a

mid-range- temperature porcelain and fired in an oxidation atmosphere firing process. Bowls and cups are made in the potter’s wheel and plates are made by rolling clay into slabs, and then carefully cut and finished by hand. After the first firing, glaze is either poured or dipped into a mixture of suspended mineral oxides to then undergo a second and final firing which makes the clay vitreous and hardens the glaze. Dubhe’s tableware designs are perfect for both an elegant dining room setting as well as a warm morning breakfast around the kitchen table. The designs, individually and collectively enhance the experience of eating and sharing a meal inviting conversation and enhancing the colors and textures of your food. Our tableware is strong and durable and can be microwaved and cleaned in the dishwasher. The back or bottom of the plates, show the delicacy and beauty of vitrified bare porcelain. It may pick up the tint of your condiments overtime but it can be easily cleaned by scrubbing it with a hard bristled brush and a stronger detergent. This tableware is made to last generations and the different forms are meant to be mixed and matched with the different glazes to allude to the colors found in nature such as a river bed full of stones of many different hues…You can always add pieces to your collection as new pieces will be designed to compliment former collections.

04/22/2026

Spoon, Rest, Set. S perfect fit for the heart of your home. A trio designed for the dance of a busy kitchen. This set is more than a practical addition; it is an intentional companion for your culinary rituals. Three distinct sizes ensure a dedicated place for every tool- from the heavy soup ladle and the everyday wooden spoon to the final, decisive tasting spoon. When the meal is served, the set nests together in a graceful, minimalist stack, transforming from a cook’s necessity into a sculptural accent for your countertop. Visit my website to Spoon, Rest, Set.

03/17/2026

Just a teapot, holding onto the morning sun. Noticing the quiet ways the world shines. Even the simplest things have a way of capturing something brilliant. 🫖☀️.

03/11/2026

The Mineral Collection Tray isn’t just a platter; it’s a piece of “soft geometry” captured in porcelain. With its intentionally irregular edges and stone-like matte glazes, it brings the quiet, grounded energy of a riverbed to your table. It’s for those who find perfection in the imperfect, whether you’re using to frame your signature share dish, a textural base for dinnerware, a minimalist charcuterie board, or a sophisticated catch-all for your daily essentials. Despite its artisanal soul, it’s built for real life—durable and hearty. Photo by Dr. Sheil Shukla, author of Plant-Based India and the upcoming book KARI, Reimagined Plant-Based Indian Recipes. I am thrilled that Sheil used some of my ceramics for his books. Delicious recipes, beautiful images!

12/05/2025

Please come out to Elawa Farm for this beautiful and charming holiday market ! Lots of wonderful handmade holiday gifts. Today, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4pm. Please come by and say hello ☀️❄️💕

11/24/2025

You are invited! I hope to see you at this wonderful Holiday Market at the beautiful atelier in Highland Park. It will be a wonderful curated collection of art and home decor perfect for your holiday shopping list. Happy Thanksgiving 🍁

11/06/2025

Soup Season is Here! Enjoy 15% off all bowls including this Moon Dust Collection bowl featuring my own Pumpkin Curry Soup. Find your favorite bowl in my website as well as the recipe for this delicious and fragrant soup. Plan for your Thanksgiving table ❤️

09/22/2025

This Quiet Dust Ceramics. Handmade by Dubhe Carreño.

09/10/2025

How wonderful it is to know
this cup was once the earth—
shaped by my hands,
joined with water, air, fire, and space—
transformed into
a vessel for utility, ritual,
and quiet contemplation.

I love to fill it
with warm water,
to brew something soothing—
coffee, tea—
and hold it close,
perfect in its imperfections,
making my daily ritual
more meaningful, more grounding,
more joyful.

I invite you, too,
as you cradle your own handmade cup
or any cup at all,
to pause,
to awaken your senses,
to be fully present,
and savor the ritual in your hands.
Dubhe

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08/27/2025

Join us this weekend for one of the oldest art festivals in the North Suburbs, located in the charming historic Lake Forest, Market Square. The show opens on Sunday, August 31 until Monday, September 1st. Come visit me at booth # 114. Hours are 10am to 5pm both days. The show is open to the public with free admission. I hope to see you there! ☀️.

08/03/2025

Ready to get behind the wheel? I am offering private and semi private lessons in my charming studio in Lake Forest, IL. We will cover wheel throwing and hand building. Bring a partner and make it a creative and bonding experience. All tools, clay and firing are included. DM me if you have any questions or visit my website to register. Limited spots available. ☀️⭐️

08/02/2025

Ready to get behind the wheel? I am now offering private pottery lessons in my studio in Lake Forest, IL. We will cover everything from wedging the clay to throwing your first pot. All tools, clay, and firings are included. Limited spots are available- DM me to reserve your spot.

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Northbrook, IL
60062

Website

http://www.thisquietdustceramics.com/

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