Ali Hewson and Katie Boccaccini Meadows’ work have a modern take on traditional functional forms. Ali utilises black and white slips for her classic, elegant vases and platters, creating pieces befitting of modern or traditionally dressed homes. Katie uses simple glazes to finish her functional ware, giving texture to handles with knotted rope or painting her plates with ethereal cloud designs.

The artists at Harlie Brown, and PLOP pottery adopt a playful approach to tableware through ‘Nerikomi’ and experimenting with scale. Harlie is famous for her twisted handles and splattered, colorful glazes, as well as her husband’s hand painted French motif plates. Scarlett of Plop uses brightly coloured marbled clay to create wavy-edged plates and butter dishes that are a contemporary twist on classic kitchenware.

Some of our artists oeuvre is sculptural. Nick Passmore’s work utilises ceramics as a medium for creative expression with her beautiful wall-hanging panels. Superfluities and Joanna Ling offer a delicate and elegant approach, producing pieces with soft fluid lines. Working in porcelain, Joanna creates fine, raw pinched-edge tableware while Catherine of Superfluties is much inspired by vintage glass to sculpt the wavy edges of her lamps and vases.

Playful messages and a fine art approach characterise the work of Ruth Wilde, Meredith Adams and Evie May Adams. Ruth hand paints plates and mugs in a naive style with lines from poems and remembered song lyrics. Thoughts of romance, nostalgia and melancholy make these very collectable items. Meredith’s hand-built plates are also decorated with sentimental messages that she handpaints on each one. Evie too paints intricate illustrations and text on her porcelain dishes, influenced by medieval folklore, wildlife and script. In these pieces, ownership is given to her viewer, encouraging connection with each item making it a treasured in the home.

Daisy Tortuga makes in multiple mediums including ceramics, her work is sculptural and painterly with childlike illustrations that deal with deeply personal issues. Hal Haines’ also makes characterful ceramics that make observations and tell stories through his bold use of illustration and contemporary design. These collectables would be a talking piece in any home.

Aeyglom, Rosie Gore, Hodge Potts, Lizzie Scarlett Towndrow and Lorraine Robbins focus on bold colours and designs, creating eye-catching work full of interest. Aeyglom has cups and bowls in subtly coloured porcelain with soft bases that feel comforting to hold. Rosie Gore’s platters are painted with bright patterns while Nikki of Hodge Potts makes striped candle holders; both iconic in the modern homeware market. Lizzie Scarlett Towndrow creates in both ceramics and textiles and has a unique approach to design. Using historical forms adapted with a modern approach in muted colours. With a fine art background Lorraine decorates her pieces with fun designs and a playful palette.

The diverse range of ceramic artists on MAKERS MADE showcases the versatility and enduring appeal of ceramics. Through their innovative techniques, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to artistic expression, these artists are shaping the future of ceramics and ensuring its continued relevance in our homes and lives.