Our news...

Planet Saving Pottery Tips for an environmentally friendly studio. 

1. We source local clays and minerals for glazes to reduce “ceramic miles”. Clay is one of earth's magical materials so Daniel digs, and prepares his own 'wild' clay and glaze materials which reduces costs. 

2. Our wood-fired kiln uses local scrap wood to fuel it. Wood firing is one of the most environmentally friendly practices as far as pottery goes.

3. We always completely fill up our electric kiln before firing, sometimes this means you will have to wait a little longer for work to be finished. 

4. Recycle waste clay to turn into more pots through reclaiming clay, then reusing or sharing it. 

5. Pack and post pots using post-consumer waste -  re-use bubble wrap, old newspapers and cardboard boxes from the local shops to package and post our works.

6. Recycle clay and glaze waste -  our fired clay as aggregate on our driveway! 

7. What are “ceramic miles”?  the distance imported and exported products travel to reach their customer or artist. The more miles attributed to any piece of ceramic, the less environmentally friendly it is.

8. Reduce the ceramic carbon footprint by focusing more on local making and local sourcing. 

9. You can do it too by supporting your local pottery and buying locally.