bespoke ceramics

about

When I first started throwing just after lockdown, my sole intention was to take some time out for myself, re-ground & re-set. As I developed my practice, I quickly ran out of shelf space and fell hopelessly in love with clay. I realised that I needed to shift my focus in order to justify spending more and more time learning and improving.

I mainly create wheel-thrown pieces from my home studio on the South Wales Coast. I also love to explore hand-built vessels for certain projects. My current focus is on collaborating with restaurants, developing a range of ceramics for their tables.

My work tends to be earthy and organic in shape with lots of texture. I particularly love grogged clay bodies and how these interact with matte glazes. I’ve been pushing my practice forward recently, teaching myself to throw with bigger pieces of clay and enjoying the journey.

working with you

  • I work with a range of businesses to create bespoke ceramic pieces, focusing on supplying restaurants. I’ve have the privilege of working with some really inspiring clients such as Gorse; Nordik Kitchen; Gwen Restaurant; Home by James Sommerin; Annwn; Chapters of Hay on Wye & Wrights Food Emporium.

  • Creating a collection of gifts for independents. You can find my pieces on the shelves at The Painted Bird, by Foke, Rhoi & Ynys Aroma

  • Looking for a special piece to mark an occasion? Have a particular project in mind? Drop me a line

Logo with the word 'Clai' in stylized font on a light beige background.

Logo with the word 'Clai' in stylized font on a light beige background.

Three concentric ceramic bowls stacked on a weathered wooden surface with a dried grass stalk in the top left corner.

Three concentric ceramic bowls stacked on a weathered wooden surface with a dried grass stalk in the top left corner.

Minimalist illustration of a black chopstick holder on a light beige background.

Minimalist illustration of a black chopstick holder on a light beige background.

Four round ceramic bowls with concentric circular patterns and a diagonal stripe design in gray and white, arranged on a light-colored surface.

Four round ceramic bowls with concentric circular patterns and a diagonal stripe design in gray and white, arranged on a light-colored surface.

A beige ceramic cup with white and gray glaze and a black bottom edge, surrounded by two black vases on a white surface.

A beige ceramic cup with white and gray glaze and a black bottom edge, surrounded by two black vases on a white surface.

Three thank you cards, two in brown and one in white, each with a black cup illustration and the text 'thank you' in black, along with website and social media information.

Three thank you cards, two in brown and one in white, each with a black cup illustration and the text 'thank you' in black, along with website and social media information.

A set of four ceramic cups with a gradient from dark gray to light gray, arranged on a light-colored surface with a blurred plant in the background.

A set of four ceramic cups with a gradient from dark gray to light gray, arranged on a light-colored surface with a blurred plant in the background.

Letter 'ä' with an umlaut on a beige background.

Letter 'ä' with an umlaut on a beige background.

Top-down view of a small white ceramic pitcher with a narrow opening, placed on a light wooden surface with a thin, curved twig nearby.

Top-down view of a small white ceramic pitcher with a narrow opening, placed on a light wooden surface with a thin, curved twig nearby.