My ceramics combine contemporary and traditional techniques, featuring slab-built and coiled forms with detailed surface decoration. Through the Sgraffito method, slips, underglazes, and oxides, I capture the lively rhythm of Indian village life.

Each piece tells a unique story, making every work one-of-a-kind. This blend of techniques and inspiration allows me to express both my heritage and modern craftsmanship, creating ceramics that reflect a distinct balance of tradition and innovation.

Adam is Jim and Dominique’s eldest son. He is a Master Thrower and our Production Director. He grew up at the Pottery and has been throwing for as long as he can remember. He is a father of four and enjoys making large pots and firing up his clay pizza ovens! 

Adam specialises in large-scale work and commission pieces. He has produced commissions for well-known artists such as Jenny Holzer, Anish Kapoor and Helen Marten. However, most of his work stands in gardens up and down the country. He is passionate about form and function and aspires to produce work that continues long traditions. His inspiration is drawn from utilitarian pots of all ages, particularly European domestic ware and he loves the fluidity and challenges that earthenware and the slipping process encompass. 

I make saltglazed domestic pots, specialising in pots for making and drinking tea and coffee. These have been steadily evolving over the past 15 years or so since I started experimenting with open handles as an alternative to the closed loops conventionally used in ceramics. The handle continues to be the starting point for my designs which are otherwise influenced by my early interests in aviation and the precision of engineered objects, alongside a more recent interest in contemporary architecture with its varying approaches to the relationship between form and function

My aim is to make functional pots that convey a sense of movement and balance in the way they look and handle. The ergonomics of the pot and the clarity of its form are equally important: for a design to be successful the pot must be satisfying and pleasurable to use, whilst at the same time having the power to hold the viewer’s attention and interest

Most frequently in thrown pottery the sense of movement is generated by the quality of the throwing, evidenced by throwing marks or induced asymmetry. For these teapots of mine, however, it’s the articulation of the handle and spout and the relationship between them that I use in my efforts to achieve this. This also means I can throw and turn the bodies to express the precision like qualities I want without losing the pot’s overall energy in the process.

Ceramics inspired by the Dorset Landscape.

At Ruth Readman Ceramics, I create hand-built ceramic pieces that capture the essence of Dorset’s breathtaking landscapes. Since graduating from Bath Spa University with a degree in 3D Design: Ceramics, I have been dedicated to making ceramic pieces that embody the textures, stories, and natural beauty of the Jurassic Coast.

Each piece I make carries a sense of place, infused with childhood memories and the rugged, ever-changing coastline. My handmade ceramics bridge the gap between functional design and artistic expression, offering both decorative ceramics and functional pottery that invite interaction and evoke a connection to the landscape.

As a hand-builder, working with clay is a slow, meditative process for me, and I believe that care and rhythm come through in the finished pieces. Whether you’re holding a mug, placing a plate on a table, or displaying a sculptural piece, I hope my ceramics bring a quiet joy to your space.

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Harriet is a London based Ceramic Sculptor. She has a BA in Fine Art Sculpture and an MA in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art. Her concerns with perspectives of time through material process in the environment have led her to travel, exhibit and be published in both Europe and Japan.