01 / Wheel throwing
Starting on the wheel.
A lot of the functional work starts here. I usually make a few at a time, repeating the shape without trying to make every one exactly the same.
Studio Ceramics
Alongside my raku work, I make a growing range of functional studio ceramics, from mugs and tumblers to bowls and plates. All made to be used every day.
Most of it is thrown on the wheel and fired in the electric kiln. I also slipcast a few forms, including the espresso cup.
The glazes are chosen for everyday use and the finished pieces are dinnerware safe. I make them in small batches, and I like the throwing marks, glaze movement and small differences to stay visible.
I like the contrast with raku. One is fast, smoky and unpredictable; the other is quieter and more controlled. Both come back to the same things for me: a good shape, an interesting surface and something that feels right in the hand.
Espresso Cup / slipcast / electric kiln
Espresso Cup / wheel-thrown / electric kiln
02 / Work in progress
Small batches.
I work in small batches, so there is usually a mix of mugs, bowls and other pieces at different stages around the studio.
03 / Glazed and ready for firing
Ready for the kiln.
By this point the glazing is done and the pieces are waiting for their glaze firing. They have not had their final firing yet.
04 / Finished functional work
Ready to find a new home.
Once they're fired, it's great to show off the finished pieces and let them find a new home.