Studio Ceramics & Tuition

Ashdown Pottery, set in the heart of Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, is the studio of ceramicists Anthea and Bill. In this beautiful setting they make and sell tableware, sculptural and large outdoor ceramics, take commissions and offer one-to-one tuition for potters looking to improve their skills.

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View fullsize New forms out of the kiln inspired by a small ancient vessel in the Louvres. They are various sizes and will be coming with us to @potfest.co.uk Glynde at the end of April. #newforms #pottery #pouringbowl #colour #seosartist #seopenstudios #brightono
View fullsize Trekking in Sikkim and loving all the natural colours in nature and materials used in houses. #colour #nature #bamboo #orchids #sikkim #india #trekking
View fullsize We found some natural dolomite today in a dry river bed which we use in our glazes. It is the white chalky stone washed down from the Bhutan mountains. #dolomite #rawmaterials #bengal #riverbeds #wildplaces #space #roadtrips #youonlyliveonce❤️
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View fullsize A large moon jar joined together and turned. The result of the last video. Bill going larger!! #clay #moonjar #large #wheelthrown #leachclay #seopenstudios #ashdownforest #adventuresinclay #vessel #ceramics #interiors
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View fullsize Felicity Aylieff’s enormous pots @kewgardens are so inspirational. A must see for anyone who loves botanical images or pottery. Bill now off to buy a larger kiln!!!! #largepots #botanical #ceramics #decoration #handmade #wow #seosartist #shirle
View fullsize Pilgrim vessels new for this year. The inspiration came from ancient pottery from China, Persia and Egypt. Bill has given them a modern twist combining glazes. #tobeapilgrim #pilgrim #vessel #pottery #ceramics #potfest #clay #clayart #seopenstudios #
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View fullsize Time for tea!! Lovely to get making again. #pottery #clay #handles #cups #making #handmade #tea #teacups #january #ashdownforest #seosartist #seopenstudios #homofaberguide
View fullsize A wild primrose is hoping it’s spring and enjoying some sunshine today. Let’s hope it’s a good sign for 2025. #sunshine #wildprimrose #2025 #newyear #hope #peace #nature #gardens