*There is a small crack on the back (shown in image). This happened in the final firing and doesn't affect it's function*
 
A bold, patterned handmade vase, in which the flowers sit behind a flat geometric plane. These work perfectly with a single stem, a small posy of fresh or dried flowers, or as a stand alone piece.
 
This collection of vases was developed out of a fascination with the interaction of architecture and the natural world; clean lines against organic shapes. The simple slab-built forms contrast with plants and flowers, with the flowers peeking out from behind the vase.
 
The front plane incorporates a fine layer of folded hand-coloured stoneware embedded into the surface, making each vase different. This patterning process has gradually developed after becoming fascinated with Nerikomi and agateware techniques and hand-colouring clay as soon as I started working with pottery. You can find out more about my process including a short video here.
 
This vase has fern green hand-coloured stoneware, and black stoneware, inlaid into white stoneware clay. 
 
All of my work is hand built in my studio in East Oxford. Each vase is fired twice at a high temperature. After firing, the outside is polished by hand to create a smooth tactile surface, with more of a textured surface on the speckled clay. The inside is glazed with a lovely matte clear glaze.
 
Approx. dimensions:
H 14.5 cm
W 13cm
 
Each piece is made carefully by hand which means that they are all unique. By their nature they may reveal small differences which are all part of their handmade character.
 
It's important to me as a maker to consider the environmental impact of my work. This is an ongoing process and I'm always looking for ways to reduce the impact of my work. When sending out ceramics, all of my packaging is plastic-free, and all work is fired with 100% renewable energy. You can find out more about the processes I have in place here.
 
Delivery details and FAQ's can be found here.