Collection: Judy Gordon - Raku and Stoneware

 I took my first class in pottery in 1998 and was immediately hooked.  Clay is my passion. Its possibilities are endless.

My present body of work is in Mid-fire Stoneware and in Raku.

 

Curves and softness, subtle details and textures, robust rims and interesting bottoms are all important to my functional work. Leaves, grasses and shells make their way into my pieces; their gentleness speaks to me. Oh, and Swirls - I love swirls! I believe people should be able to have lovely, useful, dishware that will stand up to day-to-day use. 

 

In Raku, I love the rich look of the unglazed black clay produced by the post firing reduction and of the contrast with metallic and crackle glazes - the suspense when a piece is taken from the smoking fire. The many variations possible with horsehair and feathers, together with the warmth and depth of colour created by spraying chlorides onto the surface of a hot piece fresh from the kiln is satisfying in a way nothing else can match.