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Ceramic art made in Scotland

Paul and I live and work in the hills near Coulter. My work would be considered to be ceramic art rather than a functional pottery. I create individual ceramic art pieces, some combined with beautiful wood backgrounds, which Paul hand finishes. I also create ceramic pots which are fired to stoneware temperatures which means they can live inside and outside.
Paul produces a range of bespoke modern and traditional footstools which can be purchased or made to order using customers own fabric.

I became interested in Ceramics when I was 14 by chance, because a locum art teacher knew how to work the school kiln. I completely love the process of working with the soft plastic, gritty clay through the various stages of drying, firing and glazing to create interesting, pleasing shapes.

We live in an amazing place with rolling hills, wildlife and nature and spend our free time touring around other beautiful amazing places in Scotland. So, I have loads of opportunities to observe the changing shapes, colours and textures throughout the seasons. I am also inspired by other ceramic artists, both historical and current.

I use different types of clay and building techniques depending on the piece I am creating. My slab roller has to work very hard for me, and my small curved flexible scraper and potters knife are probably my most important tools. I fire all my work twice, everything is bisque fired and then most pieces are fired to stoneware temperatures so the piece is vitrified, non-absorbent and extremely durable.

Working with clay is essential for me. It allows space for me to be creative and experiment but also to problem solve the many practical aspects of making ceramics. The anticipation of opening the kiln is always exciting and complete joy when a piece is a success.

If you would like to view our work in person before purchase, please contact me to make an appointment. All viewings will respect social distancing rules. If you are interested in a piece which has been sold, please let me know as I may have another one similar.