bespoke ceramics

about

When I first started throwing just after lockdown, my sole intention was to take some time out for myself, re-ground & re-set. As I developed my practice, I quickly ran out of shelf space and fell hopelessly in love with clay. I realised that I needed to shift my focus in order to justify spending more and more time learning and improving.

I mainly create wheel-thrown pieces from my home studio on the South Wales Coast. I also love to explore hand-built vessels for certain projects. My current focus is on collaborating with restaurants, developing a range of ceramics for their tables.

My work tends to be earthy and organic in shape with lots of texture. I particularly love grogged clay bodies and how these interact with matte glazes. I’ve been pushing my practice forward recently, teaching myself to throw with bigger pieces of clay and enjoying the journey.

working with you

  • I work with a range of businesses to create bespoke ceramic pieces, focusing on supplying restaurants. I’ve have the privilege of working with some really inspiring clients such as Gorse; Nordik Kitchen; Gwen Restaurant; Home by James Sommerin; Annwn; Chapters of Hay on Wye & Wrights Food Emporium.

  • Creating a collection of gifts for independents. You can find my pieces on the shelves at The Painted Bird, by Foke, Rhoi & Ynys Aroma

  • Looking for a special piece to mark an occasion? Have a particular project in mind? Drop me a line

Clai skincare logo on a light beige background

Clai skincare logo on a light beige background

Three nested beige ceramic bowls with a speckled interior, placed on a weathered wooden surface, with a partial view of a palm leaf shadow at the top.

Three nested beige ceramic bowls with a speckled interior, placed on a weathered wooden surface, with a partial view of a palm leaf shadow at the top.

Minimalist illustration of a dark green bowl on a light background. clai ceramics logo

Minimalist illustration of a dark green bowl on a light background. clai ceramics logo

Four ceramic plates with concentric circle patterns in shades of gray and white, arranged on a gray surface.

Four ceramic plates with concentric circle patterns in shades of gray and white, arranged on a gray surface.

A ceramic cup with a textured, two-tone glaze, sitting on a white surface with green foliage and a piece of driftwood in the background.

A ceramic cup with a textured, two-tone glaze, sitting on a white surface with green foliage and a piece of driftwood in the background.

Three thank you cards in different colors with black cup illustrations and the text 'thank you' on the front, placed on crumpled white paper.

Three thank you cards in different colors with black cup illustrations and the text 'thank you' on the front, placed on crumpled white paper.

A set of five stacked ceramic cups with a gradient from black at the bottom to light grey speckled at the top, placed on a light surface with a plant visible in the background.

A set of five stacked ceramic cups with a gradient from black at the bottom to light grey speckled at the top, placed on a light surface with a plant visible in the background.

Minimalist design with a lowercase letter "a" in dark green on a light beige background. clai ceramics logo element

Minimalist design with a lowercase letter "a" in dark green on a light beige background. clai ceramics logo element

A top-down view of a small, textured white ceramic pitcher on a gray wooden surface, with a few thin, dry twigs nearby.

A top-down view of a small, textured white ceramic pitcher on a gray wooden surface, with a few thin, dry twigs nearby.