Image by India Hobson
A test bed of experimentation, Batch 1, A New Wave, was an exploration into a number of new creative possibilities and challenges for the studio. For the first collection, Catherine and Matt posed the studio three challenges: to throw bigger; to include more expression in form; to explore the nature of the curve.
The collection pivots around a statement piece - ‘Autumnus’ - a bold, sculptural and modular vase which can be used in three ways ways. This is the biggest piece of thrown ware the studio has yet produced, and coupled with the logistical and exacting requirements of needing to fit together, the challenges faced to create these were no small feat. ‘
Something less stately is the ‘Jenny Bowl’, softer, full of individual expression, these bowls are an offering of personality and exploration of playfulness. The piece is named after Matt’s mum, Jenny, for whom the developed prototype was created as a gift after an evening of discussion on form over a bowl of ramen. T
“The Shadow Mug’ takes the form of the Studio’s 350ml tapered mug design, thrown in a pale clay and slip decorated, inspired by the shards of sunlight and shadow streaming through the studio’s skylight in the afternoons.
Opening up the experimental collection for limited pre-order, rather than ready-to-ship, allows the Studio to make without creating waste.
Each piece will have an individually painted maker’s mark, to tie the piece to the exact time of its creation. .
“Ours is a slow craft. It’s one of the things we love about what we do. But I find myself in a constant state of apology to our customers and clients for how long pieces can take to make. How beautiful it could be if we turn this upside down and invite our customers in to our world - for them to invest in something special, where they receive regular updates and service information about the pieces we are making for them. Where the wait is all part of the experience. ”
How to join batch 1
Step 1
Subscribe to our mailing list, above, to be added to the waiting list. You’ll be updated on products before the launch and will receive a 24-hour early access to pre-order before everyone else. This will be on Sunday 28th August. The pre-order store will be open for 3 weeks, closing on the 19th September 2022.
Image by India Hobson
