Notes on slow craft and domestic rhythms
No. 12
Winter firing cycle
100%
Natural British materials
Bi-weekly
Bench notes published


A heavy wooden platter or an unbleached linen throw ages gracefully when given quiet attention. We share our preferred methods for feeding seasoned oak with cold-pressed linseed oil and softening flax fibers through simple water baths.
None of these rituals require specialized products; rather, they invite a tactile connection between your hands and the objects you live with every day.
Latest notes from the studio
Reflections on our recent kilns, wild clay foraging, and upcoming small-batch collections.
Preparing for the winter salt-glaze kiln
Sourcing local iron-rich clay in Somerset
Opening our winter visiting days
Notes on stacking raw stoneware pieces and managing the ten-hour wood-fired reduction cycle.
A short walk across the river meadows to gather raw terracotta earth for our autumn vessels.
Details on booking a quiet morning at the workbench to view our new woven throws.
Have a question about a piece or a technique?
We are always happy to talk materials over a kettle break.
