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The Rich History and Modern Revival of Burleigh Pottery and Middleport Pottery
In a world where craftsmanship and authenticity are treasured, the story of Burleigh and Middleport Pottery continues to inspire
Digital Innovation in Ceramics For Beginners
Technology is continuing to influence traditional crafts, including ceramics.
Throwing: A Guide to Basic Use and Throwing on a Potter’s Wheel
Throwing on a potter’s wheel is a journey that combines technical skill, creativity, and patience.
Unveiling the Magic of Glazing: A Guide to Basic Glazing Techniques for Firing Homemade Ceramics
Glazing is ultimately the art of applying a glass-like substance to the surface of ceramics before firing.
An introduction to the bold & bodacious Burleigh Pottery empire
Burleigh Pottery is an institution here in Stoke-on-Trent. Operating out of the iconic Middleport Pottery—the host venue of series one to three of TV’s ‘Great Pottery Showdown’—Burleigh is famed for its handmade floral designs.
An introduction to the enduring creativity of Emma Bridgewater
Emma Bridgewater’s striking polka dot creations are iconic not only in The Potteries, but the world over.
An Introduction to the Wonderful World of Wedgwood
Proud, prestigious, and steeped in cultural history, Wedgwood is one The Potteries’ most glistening ceramics gems.
Architectural masterpieces from the 6 Town of the Potteries
The Potteries 6 towns are known for the pottery and the links to the start of the industrial revolution and quite often referred to as the heart of the UK ceramics industry.
Most expensive ceramics to go under auction ever?
On 3rd October 2017, 10.58 a.m., the Ru Guanyao brush washer from the Northern Song Dynasty was sold for HK$$294,287,500 (US$37.7m), becoming the world’s most expensive ceramic.
An Introduction to The Potteries’ Iconic Ceramics Heritage
Stoke-on-Trent and its surrounding areas are known for many things, not least their strong links with the ceramics industry.
Affectionately known as The Potteries, the area has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the ceramics (and of course, pottery) industry over the past 300 years (wow, that’s a long time).
Why start a blog about Ceramics and The Potteries?
Hello there and welcome to my blog. I’m Andrew and over the course of this blog post I will talk you through why I have started this blog and a bit of an insight into me as well.
An introduction to the iconic & ever-sturdy Steelite International
Steelite International is Stoke-on-Trent ceramics juggernaut—supplying its award-winning tableware to 140 countries around the globe.