Maiolica Ceramics

I make most of my ceramics on the potter’s wheel. Some larger forms I hand-build with coils or slabs. I work with pottery techniques that have long roots in mediterranean culture, such as tin-glazed earthenware (Maiolica) or slipware. I use a red clay body from Tuscany that has been used for centuries in the Italian ceramic production. It is a very versatile clay ­- ideal for wheel throwing, but also for sculpting and hand-building . After the first bisque firing maiolica ceramics are glazed with a white glaze and then hand-painted with onglaze colour pigments. Below you can see a selection of daily ware made with this glazing technique.