Each piece made has its own character and heart. If we don’t love it who else will?
Further reading
Influential potting
This cup was directly influenced by the directions many Japanese potters make to achieving an aesthetic directly opposed to normal domestic ware. A pourer that defies gravity, a lid of many shapes, an engineered handle. All these things can influence the way I design my pottery.
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Looking for Japan
Japan and its cultural and creative influence is incredibly important to what I make and how I decorate my pots. Following an incredible revisit to the country in April, I was so honoured to travel to many fantastic and eclectic galleries totally dedicated to Japanese ceramicists. So many towns, large and small will have galleries […]
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The race is on!
Lots of activity in the Simple Ceramics studio as I start preparing for 3 (!) pop-up dates at Number 64 in Folkestone’s Old High Street. Catch me there – 4 – 17 June 10 – 23 September 19 November – 2 December
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Styles of finish
Following a natural path in decoration. I love to decorate in a very organic and unplanned way which can be challenging and sometimes (rarely, thank goodness) with disappointing results. When things go right, like these tea bowls, it’s like the sun has come out and it’s Christmas day again!
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Glaze choice
Glazes cover and disguise the clay but it can also provide a message. It might be just a sensation or an impression, but beyond words
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Scratching the surface
Embellishing by texturing and changing the surface of ceramics can give a new perspective on the nature of it’s design
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Detail driven
It’s all in the detail, of course, and here at Simple Ceramics the detail is almost as important as the vessel. There are only so many shapes you can create but the detail applied is almost infinite.
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From the heart
Each piece made has its own character and heart. If we don’t love it who else will?
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