On Saturday 9th of may, Chitchat strolled through the EmpowerHer Market stalls and found an inspirational woman with a little treasure of a business, and we had to share with you all.
After years working as a chef, carefully preparing and presenting food, Lindsay Krahenbring discovered another artistic outlet that quietly grew from hobby to passion — ceramics. Now, after three and a half years of working with clay and nine months pursuing it full time, Lindsay is building a thriving handmade ceramics business focused on craftsmanship, individuality and functional art designed to be used every day.
“As a chef by trade, I’ve always been immersed in the art of creating and presenting dishes,” Lindsay shared. “Now, I combine that love for creativity with ceramics, finding excitement in crafting pieces from raw earth that will hold and showcase food.”
Although she officially stepped away from cheffing in May last year, Lindsay admits the kitchen still calls her back from time to time. “I still dabble in the kitchen casually because I love it,” she said.
Lindsay has spent the past two years living in Agnes Water, where she says the supportive community and relaxed coastal lifestyle have been a wonderful part of her creative journey.
In the coming months, however, she will be making the move back down the coast while continuing to grow her business through markets and online sales.
Every ceramic piece Lindsay creates is entirely handmade from start to finish. The process includes throwing, trimming, carving, glazing and firing each item individually, with no outsourcing or mass production involved.
Working in small batches, she intentionally releases limited runs to keep her work thoughtful and sustainable while ensuring every piece maintains its own personality and charm.
Some glazes require multiple layers, intricate textures can take over an hour to carve, and not every kiln firing goes according to plan. But for Lindsay, those imperfections are all part of what makes handmade ceramics so meaningful.
“It’s all part of the process that makes each piece one-of-a-kind,” she explained.
Using durable materials and food-safe glazes, Lindsay’s ceramics are designed to last for years while becoming part of everyday rituals — whether that’s a morning coffee in a handcrafted mug or serving dinner in a beautifully made bowl.
“You’re not just paying for a mug,” Lindsay said. “You’re supporting small-batch work that was designed to be used and loved for years — and hopefully make your mornings just a little bit better.”
As Lindsay prepares for her next chapter and a move further down the coast, her passion for creating remains firmly grounded in the same values that first drew her to clay: slowing down, making things by hand and creating pieces that bring joy to everyday moments.
To explore Lindsay’s handmade ceramics or shop online, visit https://www.lidceramics.com.au/
Chitchat Newspaper. June 2026.