Joanna Ling

In a world of mass production, Joanna feels it important to cherish the singular which is why every piece she creates is unique, considered and handmade. Her designs tend towards minimalism and simplicity and therefore look at home in most interiors.

The Porcelain Wave Bowl with Gold Glaze is a testament to Joanna Ling’s organic and intuitive approach to her craft. Each of her wave bowls showcases unique shapes, as she works intuitively with the clay, ensuring no two pieces are exactly alike. The shimmery gold glaze she employs complements the curves and contours of each piece beautifully, shifting and changing in appearance under different lights and at various times of the day. This dynamic interplay of form and color highlights the individuality and artistic depth of Joanna’s work.

Amanda Rayners

Amanda’s inspiration for her weaving comes from the wonderful colours she grows and harvest and as the willow dries the colours change and mellow, every variety has its own subtle qualities. She loves to combine this with driftwood she finds on the beach and from the shapes of branches fallen in the woods. Some of her favourite techniques you see here are fitching where 2 strands of willow are woven alternately as a single band in the middle of a basket- this looks simple but takes practise and skill to get it right and it’s lovely to take the rods around again to create a chain-link effect.

Glynn Allcock

With so much waste and redundancy in the world, wherever possible, Glynn uses wood that has already had one life or has become available through a natural occurrence such as a storm or land clearance. No tree lasts forever and when it is time for it to be felled on safety grounds, he is there to gather whatever pieces he can. Other sources include reclamation yards where old gate posts and furniture can be upcycled into objects of beauty.

Elli Carr

Elli Carr, a sculptor with a foundation in drawing and sculpture, earned a Post Graduate Degree at The City and Guilds School of Art. Shifting from figurative clay and bronze casting, Elli returned to clay, focusing on direct engagement and firing. Employing hand-building techniques like coiling and pinching, Elli aims to fuse sculptural aesthetics with functionality, creating pieces that are both beautiful and useful.

Elli likes to make work that showcases the clay’s once soft and pliable nature, akin to a material. For the Wave Bowl, she aimed to create the sensation that it had been crafted from a material like velvet, capturing the way light falls on its folds. This approach is evident next to her creations in the catalogue, where the unique texture and dynamism of her pieces are highlighted.

Jason Lock

Jason’s woodworking journey took an unexpected turn after a life-altering accident left him wheelchair-bound. Turning to woodturning as both therapy and creative outlet, he honed his skills to craft mesmerising pieces blending wood and resin. Through innovative pouring techniques, Jason creates intricate designs resembling celestial bodies and aquatic scenes, showcasing both his technical prowess and indomitable spirit.

This handcrafted maple burl wood sculpture originates from a Stowmarke garden, sculpted to reveal natural textures. The unique feature includes embedded barbwire, preserved in its original form. Crafted through traditional methods, the sculpture stands 23 inches tall, with a 19-inch round base, reflecting 50 hours of meticulous handwork. The heavy piece is turned on a traditional wood lathe, creating a distinctive and captivating art piece.

Steve Cook

Steve’s Modern Ceramic creations draw inspiration from a diverse palette—sci-fi, typography, science, and the simplicity of Nordic and Japanese design. His work is a harmonious blend of brutalist lines and the playful spirit of Lego. In crafting, Steve melds tradition and innovation, fusing ancient techniques with a contemporary design ethos. Each piece is a testament to his commitment to finding harmony through this unique fusion. Sustainability is at the heart of Steve’s studio. Materials, especially clay, are chosen for their natural abundance, with every decision made mindfully. Steve’s belief is clear: the ultimate responsibility lies in creating work that stands as a testament to pride, desire, and longevity.

This piece plays with translucency and light, using hand-thrown porcelain for the body of the vessel which attains a slight translucency when fired, combined with a CNC machined and hand finished marble lid where the different thicknesses of marble also allow light to pass through in different ways. The minimalist form is interrupted by small patches of green glaze and a simple incised shape which is filled with polished silver powder, catching small reflections of light. Despite the translucent materials the form is enclosed – containing darkness but inviting light in.

Ella Bua-In

Ella Bua-In’s ceramics are tactile and imperfect, objects meant to be held and loved.
The collection is inspired by the undisciplined shapes and colours of the natural world. Playful, illustrative designs are also integral to Bua-In’s ceramics, painted in cobalt oxide and influenced by traditional Chinese brush painting.

Caroline Dickinson

Caroline plays around with a mix of layered shapes and brushstrokes and loves to experiment with different techniques and processes to create an in-depth and textured surface.

Emsie Sharp

Taken from her time in Murano, traditional techniques such as working with lead crystal are nurtured and given a life of their own with bold, imperfect details that reflect a light, strength and beauty identified to Emsie Sharps work.

Joanna Ling

In a world of mass production, Joanna feels it important to cherish the singular which is why every piece she creates is unique, considered and handmade. Her designs tend towards minimalism and simplicity and therefore look at home in most interiors.

The Porcelain Wave Pedestal Bowl with Gold Glaze embodies her signature organic design and intuitive approach to clay, rendering each bowl uniquely distinctive. Its shimmering gold glaze harmonises with the piece’s natural curves and contours, captivatingly shifting with the light at various times of the day. This unique interplay of form and glaze underscores Joanna’s exceptional craftsmanship.

Charlotte Salt

Drawing inspiration from the subconscious, Charlotte blends an ‘automatic’ approach to making with an intuitive engagement with materials. Employing traditional clay methods—coiling, slab-building, modelling, and pinching-each creation captures the essence of spontaneity. From brush strokes to intentional physical imprints, every piece reflects the authenticity of the making process. Childhood experiences in her parents’ pottery studio infuse the work with Charlotte’s deep-seated connection to clay and a commitment to preserving the genuine nature of artistic expression.

Violaine Verry

To Violaine the resulting pieces are reminiscent of a variety of landscapes: perhaps a network of roads or fields seen from above, or an unfamiliar lunar landscape. All are totally unpredictable when they are created, each piece is unique and with its own character, and leads our imagination down a different path.

Tom Archer

Each piece is carved from Tom home studio and all wood is sustainably sourced, locally from Yorkshire. From dried bloom vessels and bud vases, to book-ends and photo holders, Tom Archer aims to create both functional and decorative pieces with an aesthetic to suite any living space.

Hania Stella-Sawicka

Hania Stella-Sawicka, originally a Sculpture student at the Royal College of Art, has elegantly channelled her fascination with form and function into the realm of ceramics. Her studio process is defined by its spontaneity, leading to the creation of small-batch functional ware and distinct, larger decorative pieces. She favours simple glazes to accentuate the texture of the clay and the character of her thrown stoneware forms. The “Scatter Plate,” a glazed stoneware piece, exemplifies her approach. It features inlaid clay offcuts, arranged to emulate the randomness of scattered light. The stark contrast between the different clays is softened by an oatmeal glaze, merging artistry with functionality in a manner that reflects Stella-Sawicka’s profound engagement with her materials and her background in sculpture.

Robert Hunter

This series of artworks by Robert Hunter originated from his journey to Sanna Bay, nestled within the Ardnamurchan peninsula, marking the westernmost point of mainland UK. Captivated by its pristine white beaches, serene blue waters, and tranquil ambiance, the landscape deeply inspired him. Hunter sought to capture the essence of this land by incorporating its very elements into his work. Utilising granite for its textural qualities, he juxtaposed it against smooth finishes throughout the collection, aiming to encapsulate the diverse beauty of the landscape across each piece.

Violaine Verry

To Violaine the resulting pieces are reminiscent of a variety of landscapes: perhaps a network of roads or fields seen from above, or an unfamiliar lunar landscape. All are totally unpredictable when they are created, each piece is unique and with its own character, and leads our imagination down a different path.

Ashley Sheekey

Ashley’s artistic journey is fuelled by her fascination with the interplay of public and private realms, manifesting in ceramics that encapsulate the essence of Brighton & Hove. Inspired by the paint-laden ironwork railings and ornate street furniture, her techniques involve generous decoration, meticulous painting, and the use of slips to create rich textures. Each piece becomes a visual narrative, documenting specific moments or places of interest in the bustling city. The exaggeration of thrown silhouettes further enhances the unique and captivating details that define Ashley’s ceramic works.

Natalie Bell

Natalie’s key themes within her work are repetition and colour. The meditative aspect of repetition comes with slipcasting, a technique usually used in a mass production setting. The impact colour has on a space, on people and their emotions is another aspect Natalie connects with within her practice. All pieces from Natalie’s Main collection are Slipcast with stained porcelain slip, poured into handmade plaster moulds, fettled, sponged and single fired to 1260°c

Judy Caplin

These pieces by Judy Caplin are crafted using the raku method, a dynamic process where red-hot ceramics are immersed in combustibles like wood shavings in a metal bin, creating metallic effects and vivid colours due to oxygen removal. Raku firing produces intense colours unmatched by other methods, requiring precise handling due to the extreme heat and critical timing for the ‘reduction’ phase, which influences the final look. Variables like combustible material type and cooling timing are crucial; mishaps may cause cracks, but successful outcomes yield stunning metallic surfaces and vibrant colours.

Victoria Von Stein

Victoria von Stein is a Franco-German multi-disciplinary jewellery designer maker, artist and graphic designer based in Bath, Somerset. She designs hand-illustrated botanical art and their stories and transformed into handcarved sculptural botanical fine jewellery and bespoke design commissions. Made with recycled 18k gold, gold vermeil or sterling silver with alluring gemstones.

Each collection sis Inspired by her exotic travel experiences to Kerala, Bali, Cuba and the wellbeing effect of the sensual beauty of the natural world. She feels driven to transmit ideas that communicate a joie de vivre, courage, harmony and life celebrations with luxurious, colourful, botanical, intricate and elegant designs. Her work evokes our dreams, our memories, our hearts and create connections. The stories come alive when worn. Designed for women to visually express the beauty and strength that each of us carries within.

Delicate and bold botanical shapes, intricate textures, graceful movements and translucent light filled faceted gemstones reflect tropical warm sunlight and nature’s sensual spirit. Each piece reflects the warmth of the golden tropical sun and the flow of waterfalls with a tropical forest reflected in the water. They are artistically handsculpted in jeweller’s wax. The leaves are beautifully wrapped around the central faceted coloured gemstones. Enjoy the freedom to express yourself creatively wrapped in nature’s elegance.

Each piece captures the light, colours of nature’s sensual, harmonious spirit of the beautiful Island of Bali.

Philippa Taylor

Philippa Taylor is drawn to the allure of unique gemstones that are not commonly used and that offer visually distinctive characteristics. Her work is deeply inspired by a strong minimalist aesthetic. The Stellar Black and Gold collection, featuring Slate Pyrite mined in Germany and Spain, exemplifies her interest. Taylor is captivated by the stone’s strong celestial quality, reminiscent of a starry night sky, a discovery she made at a gem fair. She notes the uniqueness of the gold Pyrite inclusions, which are specific to each piece, and prefers to employ modern, geometric designs that allow the stones to stand out on their own.

Her Tourmalated Quartz drop earrings have been chosen for the “Reflection on Light” exhibition, specifically for the way the black tourmaline inclusions disperse light, creating a stunning visual effect when illuminated. This selection highlights Taylor’s commitment to blending the natural beauty of unusual gemstones with contemporary design.

Bea Jareno

Bea Jareno crafted a gold ring that delves into the interplay between light and darkness, drawing inspiration from the theme ‘Reflection on Light’. In her London studio, she employed the ancient technique of sand casting to melt recycled materials, combining 8 grams of 9kt yellow gold with 2 grams of 14kt rose gold. This process was aimed at creating a distinctive gold colour, resulting in a blend with a 41% gold content, roughly equivalent to 10kt gold, chosen specifically to complement the emerald-cut London Blue Topaz gemstone set within the ring.

The ring symbolises the duality of nature—darkness and light. For Jareno, the presence of darkness in the piece serves to underline the brilliance of the light emanating from the gold and the gemstone. She used a combination of high polish and matte finishes to highlight the contrasting textures and hues, inviting onlookers to delve into the depth of this juxtaposition. This piece is a contemplation on balance and harmony, mirroring the beauty found in the natural world.

Emily Marston

Emily Marston’s artwork is deeply influenced by the presence of water in her local landscape, with a specific focus on the light as it dances across the surface of the water. Living in close proximity to the river, Emily often finds herself walking along its banks, drawing from the surroundings for inspiration.

In her creations, she harnesses the grounding qualities of clay to delve into themes of flow, balance, and a deep-seated connection to nature. Her approach involves the intricate layering, cutting, and reconfiguring of coloured clay, drawing inspiration from the Japanese Nerikomi technique. This method allows the patterns within the clay slab to shift as it is rolled, subtly suggesting movement akin to that of water’s surface.

Emily’s work is distinguished by her unique combination of clay bodies, which she formulates by mixing different coloured clays. This personal technique results in a distinctive colour palette for each piece, ranging from soft grey to a subtle marble effect, further enhancing the thematic and aesthetic depth of her work.

Reesha Zubair

The HAWWA vessels, inspired by hand-building techniques involving slab and coiling methods, are crafted from flecked stoneware clay. The creation process involves meticulous marking and texturing of the vessel surfaces, leading to a choice between leaving these marks raw and undecorated or enhancing them with slip and/or oxides before the firing process. Uniquely, these vessels are left unglazed, relying on the slip or oxide decorations and the inherent texture of the clay to define their aesthetic appeal. While they are not designed to hold liquids and have unglazed interiors, the HAWWA pots are vitrified through firing at temperatures exceeding 1200 degrees Celsius, which contributes to their robustness. Given the handcrafted nature of these pieces, each HAWWA vessel is distinct, ensuring no two pots are exactly alike, embodying the artisan’s commitment to individuality and craftsmanship.

Glynn Allcock

The desk lamp by Glynn Allcock was born out of a practical necessity for better lighting in his workshop. While sketching ideas, he found the overhead lighting insufficient and opted against purchasing a potentially plastic solution, choosing instead to utilize materials already present in his workshop. Inspired by the daffodils blooming in his garden, Allcock adopted the theme of a trumpet to design the double elements of the lamp’s head, crafted from ash and beech wood. The addition of a purple cowl, made from Purple Heart wood, serves as a striking contrast. A reclaimed mahogany picture frame was repurposed to form the two struts of the lamp, and an old lump of beech wood, previously deemed too small for a bowl, was transformed into the base to provide the necessary weight to support the lamp’s structure. Another piece of Purple Heart wood was incorporated to complement the flowing lines of the lamp’s head, rounding off a design that is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional.

Amanda Rayners

Amanda’s inspiration for her weaving comes from the wonderful colours she grows and harvest and as the willow dries the colours change and mellow, every variety has its own subtle qualities. She loves to combine this with driftwood she finds on the beach and from the shapes of branches fallen in the woods. Some of her favourite techniques you see here are fitching where 2 strands of willow are woven alternately as a single band in the middle of a basket- this looks simple but takes practise and skill to get it right and it’s lovely to take the rods around again to create a chain-link effect.

Eva Radulova

Eva founds inspiration in Japanese prints. Kanagawa wave is the main incentive. Developing new shapes is what fascinates the designer the most as part of creating and designing process. She is always looking for a new approach when designing a form. Although, it is a challenge which she enjoys taking, considering ceramics is the oldest craft.

Szonja Gibarti

Szonja is a curious weaver with a passion for discovering the endless possibilities of colours and patterns to enhance creative thinking and bring joy to people’s lives. Szonja has synaesthesia, which means she associates colours and patterns with sound, therefore most of her inspiration comes from music. She intuitively create patterns and colour palettes in response to different genres this way discovering new shapes, patterns and interesting, unusual combinations which she weaves into a soft and tactile fabric to bring joy for its wearer.

Georgie Tym

Georgie Tym’s Leather goods aims to share the love of making through the creation of bespoke and personalised leather accessories alongside our leather courses and DIY making kits. Hands of Tym designs are routed in function and a minimal style, seeking to answer a daily need through beautiful products. Using top grade sustainable vegetable tanned leather, traditional skills and locally sourced components, every product is crafted by hand in our Oxfordshire workshop to ensure a product which will last a lifetime.

Judy Caplin

These pieces by Judy Caplin are crafted using the raku method, a dynamic process where red-hot ceramics are

immersed in combustibles like wood shavings in a metal bin, creating metallic effects and vivid colours due to

oxygen removal. Raku firing produces intense colours unmatched by other methods, requiring precise handling

due to the extreme heat and critical timing for the ‘reduction’ phase, which influences the final look. Variables like

combustible material type and cooling timing are crucial; mishaps may cause cracks, but successful outcomes

yield stunning metallic surfaces and vibrant colours.

Catherine Cullen

Catherine Cullen is a leatherworker inspired by British and Irish landscapes, heritage arts & crafts and equestrian equipment. The ethos is to create high quality home & accessories and canine goods. Each item is unique, crafted by hand using traditional saddlery techniques, the process is slow and made to order. Once a product is safely at home with its new owner, if looked after it will last the test of time.

Lisa Dear

Lisa Dear’s baskets are deeply rooted in her love for the British countryside and commitment to respecting the planet. Using various willow materials sourced from a family-run farm and her coppice work in Sussex, she combines traditional techniques with contemporary design. Her mindful creative process results in useful, tactile vessels that connect natural, renewable materials with human beings.

Rachel Evans

Rachel Evans embarked on her backpack-making journey in 2020, drawing inspiration from a gang of feral children from her row of houses in the wooded Churnet Valley. These children, spending countless hours playing among the trees and streams, would bring her natural treasures like sticks, bark, and dandelion stems for weaving. To celebrate each of their birthdays, Rachel crafted small backpacks as gifts, designed to aid their gathering adventures.

Evolving this concept, she later tailored the design to suit adults. The adult backpack, crafted from willow grown in the Staffordshire Moorlands, was cut by Rachel in January 2023. The willow was dried prior to use and woven in winter 2024, embodying the traditional creel design typically used for fishing baskets, but with a stylish adaptation for comfortable back wear, secured with adjustable English leather straps. Rachel’s backpacks are distinguished by their unique lids and fastenings, which vary based on the natural materials available to her at the time. One such backpack features a pebble fastening, sourced from Ogmore beach in Wales, while another utilises a curly hazel fastening, showcasing her commitment to incorporating elements of the natural world into her work.

Alvaro Picardo

Alvaro Picardo finds immense joy in breathing new life into forgotten pieces, creating works that are greater than the sum of their parts. His discovery of old lampshades opened up a vast world of creative opportunity. For Picardo, the transformation achieved with a fresh coat of paint and a bit of time is truly remarkable. He finds great reward in expressing himself visually, particularly through adding value to objects that are often overlooked. This process not only revitalises these items but also showcases Picardo’s ability to see potential where others might see none.

Lottie Tarpey

With years of experience in the fashion industry and a deep passion for fabric manipulation and pattern cutting, draws the core inspirations for Lottie Tarpey from her fascination with unique colour combinations and a keen interest in modern silhouettes. She has a particular appreciation for the textures that emerge from layers of colour. Her collection is thoughtfully constructed in colour stories, allowing the pieces to be collected as sets or mixed according to individual aesthetic preferences. This approach enables a personal connection between the collection and the wearer, reflecting Lottie’s commitment to versatility and personal expression in design.

Victoria Gilles Fernandez

Victoria Gilles Fernandez has crafted a piece that is intricately inlaid with stained clay and meticulously finished with glaze and underglaze details, ensuring it is glazed inside to hold water effectively. This piece is a part of her latest series, “The Cosmic Dancer,” which is centred around the theme of reconnection with nature and rituals. It represents a mental journey through textures and patterns reminiscent of the night before a significant day, a time filled with potential, opportunity, chaos, and beauty.

All of Victoria’s work is deeply inspired by her Latin American heritage, the landscapes, and the natural world. Each creation aims to convey a fragment of her culture and her vision of the world, bringing joy and vibrancy to any space it occupies.

Elli Carr

Elli Carr, a sculptor with a foundation in drawing and sculpture, earned a Post Graduate Degree at The City and Guilds School of Art. Shifting from figurative clay and bronze casting, Elli returned to clay, focusing on direct engagement and firing. Employing hand-building techniques like coiling and pinching, Elli aims to fuse sculptural aesthetics with functionality, creating pieces that are both beautiful and useful.

Elli likes to make work that showcases the clay’s once soft and pliable nature, akin to a material. For the Wave Bowl, she aimed to create the sensation that it had been crafted from a material like velvet, capturing the way light falls on its folds. This approach is evident next to her creations in the catalogue, where the unique texture and dynamism of her pieces are highlighted.

Robert Hunter

This series of artworks by Robert Hunter originated from his journey to Sanna Bay, nestled within the Ardnamurchan peninsula, marking the westernmost point of mainland UK. Captivated by its pristine white beaches, serene blue waters, and tranquil ambiance, the landscape deeply inspired him. Hunter sought to capture the essence of this land by incorporating its very elements into his work. Utilising granite for its textural qualities, he juxtaposed it against smooth finishes throughout the collection, aiming to encapsulate the diverse beauty of the landscape across each piece.

Amada Rayners

Amanda’s inspiration for her weaving comes from the wonderful colours she grows and harvest and as the willow dries the colours change and mellow, every variety has its own subtle qualities. She loves to combine this with driftwood she finds on the beach and from the shapes of branches fallen in the woods. Some of her favourite techniques you see here are fitching where 2 strands of willow are woven alternately as a single band in the middle of a basket- this looks simple but takes practise and skill to get it right and it’s lovely to take the rods around again to create a chain-link effect.