Back to Basics Old English Slipware.

At the start of the year I decided I was going to make more jugs

and that is still the case.

But I've also been looking at some of my old pottery books

and I have decided that I want to make

Classic back to basics 

Old English Slipware.

Like these 8" serving dishes.

 sometimes when loading the glaze firing you just need that little

bit extra height for peace of mind.

So when it's just a bit to close to call, I add these pre fired slithers.

 I have always loved black slip

and this year I intend to improve my technique with wet slip.

 It's been freezing cold in the workshop

to such a point that on Tuesday we went home at 2pm.

 here are some more dishes

and they are in the glaze firing tonight.

 and some stock in the showroom.

 Lipped bowls.

 and small half pint jugs seem to be selling well.

 This is a 15" cassoulet dish.

 not forgetting the classic jug

this one hit the spot for me.

Isn't it nice when you are really chuffed with a pot as your making it.

 He may not look it, but Cadbury is very pleased

now that the court is open full time again.

He loves seeing the customers and they seem to love him.

 The work on the roof is still ongoing and this is the main reason

our workshop is so cold at the moment.

 We have had one nice day of sunshine when we could have lunch on the lawn.

 more shots on Saturday of some new pots

when they come out of the kiln.