I thought it was about time I introduced myself and explain how I ended up in pottery. I call myself a potter rather than a ceramicist most of the time because I primarily make functional items, and I feel ceramicists are less about functional pottery and more about exploring the limits of ceramic material. I’m sure in time I will get to that, but right now I’m happy doing what I do.

So, you’re a complete beginner. Where do you start? Here are some helpful tips to get you going in the world of ceramics.