Welcome to Wayside Pottery Studio in the heart of the Norfolk Broads

Mainly, I work with stoneware clay as I find this material more durable and hard-wearing so that I can produce a range of work suitable for indoor or outdoor environments.  I am passionate about wildlife and the environment so often my work features animal and plant motifs. However, my work is varied and changes over time as my interests develop and evolve.

I have some regular homeware items that I enjoy making such as cups, bowls and platters. These pieces are handmade in small batches so there are subtle differences in the designs and glaze colours making each one distinct and unique to Wayside Pottery. I also make more decorative pieces such as wall art, jewellery, garden sculptures and ornaments. 

I am also very interested in experimenting with different clays, glaze materials and firing techniques. In particular, I like to dig raw clay sourced from the area where I live. This is earthenware (low-firing) clay and I have used this to make beads, pinch-pots and even thrown it to make pots on the wheel. I sometimes fire this in my electric kiln or using more basic methods such as a sawdust kiln.