“Inspiration for me comes from simple things; pots from ancient China to modern Europe, the wonderful colours, textures and forms of Lucie Rie’s work, the inverted profile of a hat, a blackbird singing outside my bedroom window.

“I work in a tiny studio using English & French porcelains that I blend to my own recipes. I aim for balanced form and would love to produce pots of a calibre that would make people catch their breath – but for now, if I can occasionally stir the heart, I’ll be content.”