Earth, hand and fire

Provenance is everything for potter Matthew Blakely. He sources his clay and rock from all over Britain and each of his unique stoneware pieces reflects where his materials come from

In the past 40 years, ceramics has moved firmly into fine-art territory, opening the door for huge, flamboyant vessels and installations rich in personal expression and experimentation, as Corinne Julius discovers

FEATURE NICKY RAMPLEY-CLARKE Jo’s designs are inspired ...

Inspired by Cornwall’s rugged coastlines, folklore and ancient scenery, woodworker Dominic Pearce creates beautiful and sculptural tableware using sustainable methods

At a rural foundry studio in Suffolk, Alice-Andrea Ewing uses a centuries-old technique to preserve autumn’s fruits and veg

THE TALENTED MAKERS WHO ARE PUTTING QUALITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP ABOVE ALL IN THE HEART OF THE CAPITAL