From a comfortable handle on a mug, a butter dish that’s just the right size for that quarter- pound stick, or the just-right-size salt- and pepper shaker, the precision of true function inspires the ceramic objects in our October show. With the Ceramic Guild.

Enliven your Thanksgiving table with handmade serving pieces from some of the area’s most accomplished artists. Find bowls designed with five pounds of mashed potatoes in mind or a platter for that smoked turkey breast—each dish or gravy boat or set of cups will bring the handmade work of a local craft person into your home. Featuring the Kiln Club.