Custom home portraits now available!
I’m really excited to share that I now offer bespoke hand-painted house portraits. I actually began creating custom home portraits […]
Who to know: Influential Potters, Artists and Studios
Ceramics and pottery captivates hobbyists, artists and collectors around the world, and stands on the shoulders of some innovative and
Why everyone needs a little creativity in their life
A bit different from my other blog posts, I thought I’d write a short note on the importance of creativity
Lovely quotes about pottery ~ from potters, ceramicists and other artists
Whatever your field, it’s always lovely hearing pearls of wisdom from people who are real masters of their craft –
Ancient to modern art: A brief history of ceramics
Ceramics and pottery have been at the heart of human civilization for thousands of years. This unique material is used
What is raku pottery?
With its roots in 16th-century Japan, Raku pottery is an ancient technique of starving the clay piece of oxygen to create exceptional colours. This wonderful technique is best known for being incredibly unpredictable with totally unique results each time – and if you get it right, the results are often really special, and incredibly different to what you can get from a conventional kiln firing.
How to care for your ceramic plate
These days it’s common to place everything in the dishwasher before stacking the dinnerware away – this isn’t ideal for handmade ceramics, which can be more brittle than commercial dinnerware. If you’re treating yourself to a set of handmade ceramic dishes or giving a hand painted plate as a gift, you may be interested in the ways in which you can protect your ceramics for years to come.
What are the four types of clay?
You could go on forever learning about clay and pottery – and the endless tools, types and techniques that can be achieved.
Stronger, hardier clays and increasingly vibrant, exceptional glazes are constantly being created too, it’s never-ending.
A simple place to start for a solid foundation on pottery and ceramics is the four types of clay.
How to clean your jewellery
No matter how careful we are with our favourite pieces of jewellery, if an item gets worn a lot then over time it’s sure to pick up oils off our skin, make-up and perfume can affect it, and even the humidity in the air can eventually tarnish sterling silver.
Wholesale & stock enquiries
Please reach out below via social media or email if you are interested in stocking my work – I’d love to hear from you! I can provide prices for my ceramic jewellery or larger pottery items, always happy to be flexible with timings, discuss any preferred designs, and visit or post items if you’re based outside of the South West.