Process

Making by hand requires time, attention, and a willingness to follow the material's lead. Our process is both methodical and intuitive, structured yet open to discovery.

1

Material Selection

Every piece begins with careful consideration of materials. We evaluate not just appearance, but texture, weight, how it responds to touch, and how it might change over time. This initial choice shapes everything that follows.

2

Initial Shaping

The first marks, the first forms—this is where intention meets material. Whether throwing on a wheel, forging metal, or carving stone, this phase establishes the piece's fundamental character while leaving room for evolution.

3

Refinement

Refinement doesn't mean removing all traces of the hand—it means careful attention to proportion, balance, and detail. This is where the piece begins to speak clearly, where its personality emerges.

4

Surface Treatment

Surface work—glazing, patination, polishing, or texturing—adds layers of meaning. This stage requires understanding how materials interact, how they'll respond to various treatments, and how they'll age.

5

Drying & Firing

For ceramic work, the firing process is transformative. The piece becomes something entirely new through the alchemy of heat. This stage requires patience and trust—we can guide the process, but the kiln has the final word.

6

Final Review

Before a piece leaves the studio, we examine it with fresh eyes. Does it fulfill its intention? Does it honor the material? Does it carry the marks of thoughtful making? Only when these questions are answered positively does it become part of our collection.

The Time It Takes

We work slowly, not as a marketing point, but as a necessity. Rushing the process compromises both the material and the maker. Each piece requires the time it requires—some days, some weeks, some months.

This slowness is not inefficiency. It's the space where quality lives, where attention to detail becomes possible, where the unexpected can emerge. It's also what makes each piece genuinely one-of-a-kind, even within a series.