96. 5 Surprising Sources of Inspiration for Pottery

Oxford Clay Podcast

Episode 96: 5 Surprising Sources of Inspiration for Pottery

Being inspired in pottery can happen anywhere, at any time!

In this episode, I talk about 5 surprising sources of inspiration for making pottery that I’ve experienced as a Potter:

💡 - Archaeology books - depicting the shapes and surface decoration of ancient pottery.

💡 - Books for collectors of pottery -  (or glass!) about a specific pottery industry.

💡 - Food packaging - which often has beautifully designed and functional shapes.

💡 - Cookware - such as casserole dishes, saucepans and enamel pie dishes.

💡 - Charity shops - often have beautiful pieces of pottery from many different eras that can be picked up cheaply for inspiration.

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube


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Katherine Tomlinson

A Potter for over 25 years, Katherine is passionate about eco-conscious pottery materials and practices. She has created books and courses to help other Potters find the information they need. Listen to the Oxford Clay podcast for more pottery tips. You can contact Katherine here.

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