A row of four pastel-colored bowls with pink rims lined up on a wooden table, with a large striped bowl and a vase of colorful flowers in the background, near a window.
Logo featuring the word 'cliche' in stylized black script with a heart symbol replacing the dot above the 'i'; below it, the text reads 'CERAMIC DESIGN BY CHERIE' in black handwritten font.

Joy-fueled ceramics for a joy-filled life

Drawing inspiration from the serene hues and organic patterns she observes in her surrounding landscape, Cherie Giampietro thoughtfully applies a touch of nature's palette to every piece she creates. She is the ceramic artist behind Ceramic Design by Cherie, a collection of functional and decorative ceramics featuring distinctive earth tones and inviting textures. Cherie lives with her family in Farmington, Maine, where she creates with clay in her home studio.

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Meet Cherie

  • Stacked handmade espresso cups in gentle green and white, for sale at Up Front & Pleasant Gourmet in Farmington Maine

    Find cdbc at these local Farmington shops

    Twice Sold Tales

    at 155 Main Street, in Farmington, find a small selection of dimpled tumblers in springtime colors, hand-carved ceramic pendants and curious turtles.

    Up Front & Pleasant Gourmet

    at 157 Front Street, in Farmington, find a small selection of dimpled tumblers, espresso & cortado cups, latte cup sets, garlic graters, and pour-overs, exclusively designed for Nina’s shop.

    Root Down Market

    54 Farmington Falls Rd, in New Sharon, find cozy, round, speckled mugs, each glazed in white, with a line of bright blue.

    (Updated May 2026)

  • Cherie shaping a tall, cylindrical clay pot on a pottery wheel, wearing a green apron with fish patterns, with hands covered in clay.

    Teaching clay

    at Ticonic Gallery + Studios, Waterville Creates

    the Paul J. Schupf Art Center
    93 Main Street, Waterville, ME

    2026 Fall Session, Wheel 1:
    Fridays, Sept 18 thru Oct 23, 2:30PM—5PM; Ages 16+
    $225.00

    (Offered thru Waterville Creates)

    Learn how to prepare clay, throw on the wheel, and apply glazes to finished pieces. Ideal for those new to clay, or interested in working on the fundamentals of wheel-throwing. Register online at Waterville Creates, the Art of Clay Studio.

    (Updated June 2026)

Visit my Etsy shop to explore the collection and read kind words shared by those who have purchased my ceramics.

If you are nearby in Farmington, Maine and would like visit the studio or see available work in person, I welcome your inquiry at ceramicdesignbycherie@gmail.com.

Four ceramic mugs with abstract, swirled designs and speckled patterns, stacked on a white surface with a dark background.
A ceramic vase with a textured surface, featuring a gradient of colors from cream at the top to orange and green at the bottom, on a gradient background.
Colorful ceramic plates with abstract paint designs on a white surface, illuminated by natural light and casting shadows.
Two beige ceramic cups with white glaze drips, set against a gradient background.