Hello! I’m Libbi the artisan behind baked stone pottery. I live in Suffolk with my husband Mark and our dog Dylan.
My Journey – In 2002, I embarked on a journey into the world of pottery, a hobby that began when I relocated from Essex to Suffolk. After completing my education, I found myself in traditional 9-5 office roles, but they left me feeling unfulfilled as I yearned for a creative outlet. The local college provided a variety of evening classes, and I decided to enrol in a pottery course. This decision marked the beginning of my deep-rooted passion for pottery. The serenity it provided me, coupled with the sense of accomplishment in crafting something both aesthetically pleasing and practical from a mere lump of ‘mud’, was utterly captivating (and still is). In 2019, I decided to take a leap of faith, leaving my day job behind to pursue my dream. I established my own studio, turning my hobby into my profession.
My work – My pottery is crafted from stoneware clay, adorned with simple decoration that let the shapes take centre stage. I also enjoy creating pieces decorated with graphic shapes using coloured slips and underglazes. Each piece is personally handcrafted on the potter’s wheel, glazed by hand, and fired at temperatures reaching 1200 degrees centigrade. The art of pottery has taught me the virtue of patience, as the entire creation process can span up to six weeks.
Website: www.bakedstonepottery.co.uk
