Seize the clay

heat helps you win at life

Iona Crawford-Topp loves creating ceramics from her new studio in Helmsley. Chefs and restaurants love her work and now she’s sharing her skills at artisan workshops

In a fast-paced world, the new trend for crafty escapes offers the chance to unplug and reconnect with a slow and tactile hobby. Be inspired to book one or host your own

Self-taught potter Benjamin Hall is a man of many talents, from singing and songwriting to creating beautiful, folk-inspired ceramics

They all started out on different paths – from sales offices to science labs – but each of these professional bakers found purpose and joy in baking. Here, they tell Jill Foster why it has become a passion that continues to nourish their souls

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