Where kiln meets spirit
Urbanstance was born from a quiet rebellion against mass production — a return to tactile, soulful craftsmanship.
Founded in the Hudson Valley by ceramicist Wren Salter and alchemist Elara Voss, our studio began as a shared fire: a wood‑kiln in a repurched barn, surrounded by wild mint and clay beds. We believed that objects used daily — a candle holder, an incense tray, a pourer for oils — should carry the memory of human hands.
Today, we collaborate with independent potters, botanical distillers, and metalworkers across three continents. Each piece is either made in‑house or sourced from small ateliers that share our ethos: fair wages, low‑waste production, and raw beauty over polish.
Our three living pillars
Radical slowness
We never rush a firing or a tincture. Small batches, seasonal launches, and a deep respect for natural curing times.
Earth consciousness
Plastic‑free shipping, reclaimed wood packaging, and wild‑foraged botanicals. Our kiln runs on clean energy.
Radical transparency
Every maker’s name, every material origin. We publish our supply chain and donate 2% of profits to land back initiatives.
The keepers of the kiln
A small, multidisciplinary crew of ceramicists, herbalists, and storytellers.
Wren Salter
Wren shapes every prototype with her hands — she believes the fingerprint is the ultimate signature.
Elara Voss
Elara blends rare essential oils, resins, and tinctures into our apothecary line — always small‑batch.
Maya Chen
Maya curates our journal, studio workshops, and the annual “Kiln Fire Residency”.