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Pumpkin for Halloween

A few months ago I introduced a new seasonal glaze into the range, an autumnal pumpkin orange. So far it’s had mixed reactions at craft fairs, personally I like it but it isn’t the sort of shade that’s to everyones taste. I was really pleased when this custom order came through for a set of [...]

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Thoughts from a spinning pottery wheel

As you know I like to mix things up every now and again with the kinds of blog posts that I make. This one is definitely more of a personal nature – I’ll be unveiling some new additions to the shop next week so be sure to check back! I’ve done quite a few interviews [...]

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Ode to my mug

Wendy from Clark Jewellery over on Folksy sent me this lovely poem about the mug she recently bought! Hopefully it’ll inspire you during your morning brew. I yawn in the cold kitchen standing still, The garden dark bright orchid on the sill, The water’s magic moment nearly come, The kettle starts to rattle, hiss, and [...]

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Pumpkin orange – strictly limited edition

I quite like experimenting with colour, its funny how often alternative colours or shades makes a piece which have been made the same look so different. I particularly love it at fairs when someone comes up to me and says ‘I’ve never seen such vibrant colours on pottery before’. Some little part of me loves [...]

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In the studio with Mike Oakes

Last week I mentioned that Mike had been round to take some photos of me and my Dad working in the studio. Surprisingly there aren’t that many pictures of my Dad and I together, he’s usually the one behind the camera rather than in front of it. Secretly I think he’s a bit shy!

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