Two sides of one cauldron - painting and pottery from the same mischievous minds.
Foxes with crowns, wolves with secrets, ducks in top hats. My art conjures a world of whimsy, queer myth, and Southern sparkle. Come in - the council is waiting.
Mike Lasley Art
(An arm of Mike Lasley Art)
Step into a queer little cauldron of clay and chaos, where cups are cast, spells are whispered, and every piece tells a story. The Kiln of Cups & Chaos is a witchy, southern ceramics studio conjuring handmade magic for your everyday rituals.
Ceramics: The Kiln of Cups & Chaos
Upcoming Experiences
Spooky season is arriving early!
Join me for a guided open studio where you can choose your own Halloween ceramic project and finish it in a style that feels completely yours. Go cute, creepy, colorful, classic, witchy, gothic, or deeply strange in a way we will all support.
This is not a synchronized step-by-step class. Everyone may be working on a different piece while Mike circulates throughout the studio to help with color choices, drybrushing, details, techniques, and any tiny ceramic emergencies that arise.
Some pieces will also have a glaze option available. If you choose glaze, your piece will stay with me after class so it can be fired again and picked up later.
Choose Your Project
A curated menu of Halloween ceramic pieces are available at several price points. Options include ghosts, pumpkins, witches, cauldrons, a coffin box, a raven on skull, and other spooky little weirdos.
Participants will select and pay for their piece when registering so each item can be prepared in advance.
Finish Options
All pieces may be painted with acrylics and finished with matte or gloss spray varnish.
Select pieces may be finished with ceramic glaze for an additional charge. Glazed pieces require a second firing and will not go home the same day.
This Experience Includes
Your selected fired bisque piece
Accessories as listed, when applicable
All acrylic paints or glaze supplies for your selected finish
Guided instruction and individual assistance
Matte or gloss varnish for acrylic-painted pieces
Light snacks and a mocktail
A cheerful evening of making Halloween decorations before summer knows what hit it
Event Details
Date: August 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM until you are ready to go home
Location: The Kiln of Cups & Chaos, Reidsville, North Carolina
Length: Approximately 3 hours, but I will free up my day so you do not have to rush
Price: Varies by ceramic selection and finish option
Capacity: Limited seating available
Advance registration and project selection are required so each piece can be prepared before the event.
Registration closes July 22.
No experience is necessary. Beginners are welcome, and adventurous creative decisions are encouraged.
Come make something spooky, summery, and possibly a little unhinged.
What to bring
Clothes you don’t mind possibly getting paint on (aprons welcome)
If you’d like an adult beverage: BYOB is welcome.
House rules
This is a home studio space. By registering, you agree to be respectful of the space and others, watch your step (we’ll have cords/paint water/ceramics around), and follow basic studio safety. Acrylic paint is non-toxic, but please keep food away from paint palettes and wash hands before eating.
🐾 Studio Assistant On Duty:
Bonnie (our very friendly dog) will be around during class. She may wander through for pets and moral support. If you have severe allergies or don’t love dogs, this might not be the best class for you.
Meet the makers behind the magic.
Mike, Wilson, & Bonnie
At the heart of The Kiln of Cups & Chaos are three creators bound by love, laughter, and a mutual disregard for staying clean while making art.
Mike is the primary maker and dreamer - a southern queer artist who stirs equal parts color, clay, and chaos into everything he creates. His visual art and ceramics share one mission: to find the magic hiding in everyday life (and give it a little sparkle).
Wilson brings gentle humor, endless curiosity, and a healthy dose of Gemini energy to the studio. From tiny frogs to floral vases, his work leans playful, whimsical, and a bit mischievous…much like him.
Bonnie, our four-legged sparkle princess, supervises every project with unbothered grace. She’s the muse, mascot, and occasional model for new pieces - proof that chaos is best balanced with naps and snacks.
Together, we conjure a space where art, clay, and magic blend into one ongoing creative spell.
