Inspire Me | Lisa Hammond | Part 1

June 13, 2024December 19, 2022 by Lisa Hammond

On a visit to see Lisa Hammond’s new work, the We Love Clay team were treated to a conversation about making pots with one hand, the glaze effects found when firing with soda and new forms. Lisa also talks about the difference between making functional ware and one-off exhibition pieces. She tells us how she … Read more

Spontaneous Drawing

February 14, 2022 by Jay

Geographically Clive Bowen seems more than appropriately sited as a potter – living and working at Shebbear, in the remoter Devon valleys near Great Torrington. He is close to where the great earthenware tradition of the North Devon coast once thrived, where he learnt to make pots at Michael Leach’s pottery at Yelland, and to … Read more

Masterclass | Akiko Hirai | Making Large Dishes

June 15, 2024May 14, 2021 by Jay

Watch Japanese potter Akiko Hirai in her London studio as she throws a large dish on the wheel, trims the footrings and adds glaze. We see examples of the fired dishes at the end of the film

Talking Pots | Anne Mette Hjortshøj | Square Bottles

June 15, 2024February 1, 2021 by Abu Morshed Julash

Anne Mette Hjortshøj looks at one of her trademark square bottles and reveals the surprising way they are constructed. She talks about the importance of getting away from the wheel and how these bottles serve as a canvas for decoration and experimentation.

Talking Pots | Anne Mette Hjortshøj | Square Bottles

June 15, 2024February 1, 2021 by Jay

Talking Pots | Mike Dodd | Glazing

June 15, 2024July 10, 2020 by Jay

Mike Dodd surrounded by a myriad of pots in his Somerset studio gives the viewer a basic introduction to the 4 elements used in glazing. He explains how to source minerals and illustrates his talk with examples from the vast array of pots and glazes in his repertoire.

Documentary | Phil Rogers | Drawing in the Air

June 15, 2024September 27, 2018 by Jay

Filmed on location in Wales, this documentary follows Phil Rogers as he prepares for his 2014 ceramics exhibition at Goldmark Gallery – his first major show in 6 years.

The film shows Rogers at work in and around his studio in Rhayader, Mid-Wales. It shows him throwing cups, bowls and jugs, glazing and decorating and opening his oil and wood-fired kilns.

Rogers discusses his life as a studio potter and the challenges involved. The film also shows a range of his current work.

Documentary | Phil Rogers | A Passion for Pots

June 15, 2024September 27, 2018 by Jay

Phil Rogers is a world renowned British potter and our film follows him on trips to Japan and the USA. See him throwing on the wheel, glazing, and firing pots in his wood kiln at his studio in Wales, UK. A must watch for anyone learning about ceramics.

Documentary | Jim Malone | Potter

June 15, 2024September 27, 2018 by Jay

Jim Malone lives and works in the beautiful and remote Cumbrian countryside. Our film provides a rare insight into the working life of one of Britain’s most respected potters. Malone talks about his throwing and glazing techniques as well as the decorating of pots in the traditional Korean style (Hakeme). He fires alone over a 24 hour period.

Masterclass | Lisa Hammond | Throwing Tsubo Jars

June 15, 2024September 27, 2018 by Jay

Watch Lisa Hammond in her studio making Japanese influenced Tsubo pots. Talking about the processes involved, while throwing pots on her potter’s wheel. We also see how she applies her glazes creating these beautiful pots.

Making | Glazing Pots in the Studio with Phil Rogers

December 31, 2020April 5, 2016 by Abu Morshed Julash

Here we take a look at Phil Rogers working with glazes in his studio. We see Phil applying Nuka, Shino and Tenmoku glazes to bisque-fired chawans, yunomis and bottles and experimenting with new glaze recipes and the peculiar behaviours and qualities of each glaze.

We Love Clay Guide | Buying Pots: A Brief Glossary of Glazes

October 15, 2020March 17, 2016 by Abu Morshed Julash

When you first start collecting pots, keeping track of the many different glazes on different pots can be more than a little tricky.