Handmade Pottery & Studio Ceramics in Fresno, California

Artful design, lasting craft

At BBCC Pottery, clay is at the heart of everything we do. Our Fresno studio is the collaborative space ceramic artists, Bibi Bielat and Cathy Caracciolo. Together we shape clay into pieces meant to be lived with; studio pottery, ceramic lamps, raku pottery, and sculptural works that reflect the textures and rhythms of the natural world

From Clay to Art with Bibi Bielat & Cathy Caracciolo

We started BBCC Pottery in Fresno with a simple goal: to create and share handmade pottery that blends beauty with purpose. In our studio you’ll find everything from ceramic vases and ceramic lamps to raku fired pottery and wabi sabi ceramics. Each piece carries our hands, our process, and our gratitude, for the craft itself, for the people who support us, and for the chance to put meaningful work into the world.

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BBCC Pottery, the studio of artists Bibi Bielat and Cathy Caracciolo in Fresno, creates handcrafted ceramics—wheel-thrown pottery, raku-fired sculptures, and unique ceramic lamps.

Raku Octopus

Each octopus is shaped by hand and brought to life through raku firing, a process that leaves every piece distinct. The interplay of texture, form, and color makes each one a singular treasure.

Close-up of a realistic sculpture or model of an octopus with detailed tentacles and head.

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Serveware

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Our functional ceramics are designed to make meals feel special. Clean lines, balanced forms, and thoughtful details allow bowls and plates to move easily from daily use to festive gatherings.

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Vases

Every ceramic vase we make is slightly different. Crafted in our Fresno studio, they stand beautifully on their own or filled with flowers, striking a balance between classic design and individuality.

Planters

Handmade studio pottery planters give plants a home that feels intentional. Each one is built with durability in mind while carrying the character of hand-shaped clay.

Add artistry to greenery with handmade ceramic planters. Each planter is crafted in Fresno, blending design, function, and natural beauty.

Lamps

A ceramic lamp can transform a room. Wheel-thrown and finished by hand, ours are both sculptural and functional, giving off warmth while acting as statement pieces in any space.

Wabi Sabi

We often turn to the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi ceramics, which honors imperfection and natural change. A glaze drip, a subtle asymmetry, a crackle in the surface; these are not flaws, but part of what makes each piece alive and unrepeatable.

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Sculpture

Cathy’s sculptural work often takes cues from the landscape; seed pods, stones, riverbeds. These pieces blur the line between art pottery and nature, carrying both discipline and spontaneity. Each sculpture invites a slower look, drawing the eye to layers of texture and quiet intensity.

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Raku

Raku firing is unpredictable, and that’s where its magic lies. Pots are pulled from the kiln while still red-hot and placed into combustible materials, which leave behind smoky textures, shifting colors, and patterns that can’t be repeated. From octopus sculptures to vessels shaped by organic forms, our raku pottery is never the same twice. Each piece records a moment where fire, clay, and chance come together.

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