Welcome to my website, I am an established studio potter living, working and teaching in Nottingham, England. I make high quality hand thrown stoneware pottery that is high fired in reduction in my hand built kiln. I use ash glazes which I make in my studio and I add in naturally found materials like granite, basalt or river iron to make the glazes unique and to enhance the form and texture that I create. I am interested in natural surface textures and I draw my inspiration from the rich heritage of the Anglo-Japanese studio ceramic tradition, which can be traced back to the pioneering work of Shoji Hamada and Bernard Leach. Their dedication to craftsmanship and the fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics has left an indelible mark on my creative journey. Additionally, I have the privilege of being born into a potting family, with my father being the renowned British studio potter, Mike Dodd (mikedoddpottery.com) and my Mother Celia Allen (celiaallen.co.uk} being a very accomplished maker. This familial connection has not only provided me with invaluable insights into the world of ceramics but has also instilled in me a deep appreciation for the art form. It is from this unique blend of heritage and personal passion that my work as a potter is born, and I am committed to carrying forward this legacy with my own distinctive artistic voice.

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