Collection: Porcelain

This body of work celebrates my transition from a career as a secondary school maths teacher to a more creatively focused life, which has allowed me to deepen my understanding of all things clay in the studio. In this collection, I've shifted from almost exclusively using a stoneware clay body to embracing the challenges of working with porcelain. This change has tested my perseverance, adaptability, and skill in refining the making process to achieve consistently successful outcomes.

The methods employed in this collection push the boundaries of porcelain, creating eggshell-thin vessels that appear as if they might crumble at a touch. Experimenting with various firing techniques to create striking effects on the clay, has tested the resilience of the vessels under pressure and often led to surprising results. This creative journey has involved months of refinement and numerous learning opportunities. The outcome is a collection of delicate yet beautiful objects that reveal different aspects of their character in any given light.