Partial view of a smiling woman with long dark hair in front of historic buildings with red-tiled roofs and a church with two towers under a clear blue sky.

Hi, I’m Giselle Figueroa

By day, I’m a victim advocate, walking alongside survivors of intimate partner violence as they navigate the legal system; after work, I trade crisis for clay.

I came to ceramics looking for a place where I could breathe, make mistakes, and not have to hold everything together. At the studio, I care less about flawless pieces and more about learning to let go. As someone whose love language is gift-giving, pottery lets me turn that instinct into everyday objects meant to be used and shared.

Kiln Fairy is my ode to surrendering control in a life built around maintaining it. I shape and glaze each piece with intention, then trust the kiln to finish the story.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Kiln Fairy Ceramics is an ode to surrendering control. Small-batch, functional pottery handmade with care in Virginia.

  • Yes! All of our pottery can be washed either by hand or in the dishwasher.

  • Yes! All of your pottery can go into the oven or microwave.

  • Yes! All of our pottery can used to consume food or drinks.

  • No, all products are final sale. Please contact me if you receive a broken piece.