cornwall captured in clay

grab a cuppa and read about Michelle's pottery journey

COAST COLLECTION

Discover my pottery collection inspired by the breathtaking Cornish coast.

Each piece aims to capture different elements of the Cornish coast from vibrant sea colours and natural textures found on the coast to the man made colours and shapes of the working harbour.
Crafted using traditional methods, my pottery brings a touch of coastal charm to your home.

Wheel thrown collection of vessels with turquoise, black and grey stippled underglaze applied to the top parts of the pots. The faceted surface is left bare to the base of the pots.

A large bowl, small bowl and bud vase with many carved fish on the surface with lines of copper oxide under a pale blue celadon glaze.

Two small shallow dishes. One with hand drawn lines on half the dish. On the other half a pale green/blue crackle transparent glaze.
The second dish has turquoise and orange painted underglaze gestures and semi circles. Also underglaze pencil semi circle lines.

Curved elegant wheel thrown narrow necked pots with carved lines running down the sides of the pots. Slip trailed dots applied to the top half of the pots. Different shades of blue glazes run together over the textured sides.

A pebble shaped curved wheel thrown pot in white stoneware clay with black slip filled wavy lines around the outside. Fired with a turquoise glossy glaze inside.

COUNTRY COLLECTION

INFLUENCED BY THE TIMELESS BEAUTY OF THE CORNISH COUNTRYSIDE

In this collection, the serene beauty and the wild ruggedness of the Cornish countryside meets modern design. I've captured the rich greens and natural tones of the land on different forms blending them seamlessly with a contemporary perspective on nature.

Side view of a ight green glazed wheelthrown bowl

Wheelthrown bud vase in a jade celadon glaze over a carved leaf design.

Irregular shaped stoneware slab with a landscape carving of a view over a stone wall toward a field with buildings to the left and engine houses in the distance.

A group photo of 7 different hand painted wheel thrown stoneware candlesticks

A group of four West Penwith Landscape vessels - wheelthrown curved pots with painted Cornish country moorland landscapes

Turquoise glazed bud vase with carved spring blossom design

Interior view of a wheelthrown small bowl with a hand painted leaf design

Trio of wheelthrown bud vases with black carved leaf pattern.

Curved wheelthrown vase with a copper oxide washed branch design under an aqua glaze.

workshops

Explore your creative side

Join Michelle for a delightful pottery taster throwing workshop designed for one or two people!

Experience the joy of with clay as you learn the basics of throwing on the wheel in a friendly and welcoming environment. Michelle will guide you through each step, ensuring a fun and creative experience.

Perfect for beginners or those looking to try something new, this workshop is a great way to unleash your artistic side!

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In the foreground, Michelle Foote carving lines in a spring blossom pot with completed carved pots in the background

Black and white image of potter, Michelle Foote’s hands refining the neck of a thrown pot on the wheel

jewellery

Earrings, pendants and statement necklaces

in stoneware, porcelain and silver

Stoneware bud vase with spring flowers_e

eGift card

Buy an e-gift card for your favourite person and let them choose their very own piece of handmade Cornish pottery or buy them a taster throwing workshop as a surprise!

😊 Mum and daughter time in the pottery this week. Great fun had by all 🤩

Worked on carving West Penwith landscapes yesterday including this Men-an-Tol pot. 🤗
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A joyful afternoon in the pottery today with these holidaying friends. I do love my job - sharing my pottery knowledge, meeting interesting new people and having a laugh - just brilliant.
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✨ Friday fun in the pottery ✨A great workshop today for 2.
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Bit of throwing time today. It’s been a while! 😊
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