I first got into pottery during lockdown, after watching The Great Pottery Throw Down and thinking, “I’d love to try that.” I signed up for a local class — and haven’t looked back since. For the past three years, I’ve been going almost every week, slowly building skills, confidence, and a growing love for clay.
By day, I work in digital design, so pottery gives me something completely different: a hands-on, practical escape where I can create something real, messy, and meaningful. Everything I make is formed either at home or in my weekly studio class, where I throw mostly on the wheel using stoneware and porcelain.
My style is all about simplicity — clean forms that are functional and feel good to use. I use food-safe glazes (some that pop, some that pit), and occasionally fire pieces using pit firing techniques to give them a raw, organic finish.
No two pieces are exactly the same. That’s what I love most about handmade pottery: each object is one-of-a-kind, made slowly by hand, and built to last. Whether it’s a mug, bowl, or something more sculptural, I want the person using it to enjoy the feel as much as the look — to connect with the material, the form, and the craft behind it.
This practice has become a huge part of my life and mental health — a space to switch off, experiment, and just enjoy making. I now sell my work online and at local markets around Staffordshire. Thanks for stopping by and supporting what I do.
