As the holiday season looms, people find themselves scrambling for gift ideas. What if you could offer something more meaningful than mass-produced trinkets? Handmade pottery & porcelain jewellery offer the gift of time, care, and uniqueness. I’ll explore why artisan-made treasures make ideal Christmas presents, and show you a few pieces from my collection, as well as other creatives to check out.

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.