making process
I hand build all my pieces using a combination of rolled slabs and slip cast components cast from my own plaster moulds. Using plaster and paper to create texture, followed by coloured slips and stencils to add base layers of decoration, the pieces are then biscuit fired and coated with a transparent glossy glaze. Finally, I apply transfer prints and sometimes metallic lustres before putting them back in the kiln for a third time.
studio
I work from my home studio, a converted garage at the bottom of the garden. It has a small kiln room at the back housing two electric top loading kilns and a spray booth for glazing. Everything is done here from making and decorating, reclaiming used clay, glazing and firing to wrapping and packing ready for delivery. Some of the pictures below show it all spruced up for open studios a couple of years back.
fairs and events
As well as selling through small shops and galleries I exhibit at many craft fairs throughout the year. They are one of my favourite things to do. A chance to get out and meet customers and enthusiasts, show off new work, catch up with fellow potters and crafts people and learn new skills. Look at my events page to see where I’ll be next.
