● Ceramics
Elin Hughes · North Wales, UK
Elin Hughes, a potter based at the edge of Dartmoor in South West England. Her practice, rooted in curiosity for atmospheric firing, transforms porcelain and stoneware into functional objects that carry the trace of their making. Through wood and gas firings, she explores flame marks, slip, and subtle brush and finger traces to create gentle variations and depth. Her work combines soft forms with repetitive patterns, inviting warmth, groundedness, and intimacy, reflecting a dialogue between tradition, process, and attentive observation of material. Read our interview with her.
Hand thrown in stoneware, the Wave Tray is made by Elin in Dartmoor, South West England. Wood fired with high iron slip and a shino glaze, and fired in reduction to 1300C, the surface reveals depth and movement shaped by fire. Its soft wave like form and tactile finish invite use, touch, and a slower engagement with everyday objects.
Hand thrown in stoneware, the Teapot for One is made by Elin Hughes in Dartmoor, South West England. Wood fired with a shino glaze and fired in reduction to 1300C, the piece combines a quiet, functional form with subtle surface variation. Designed for intimate daily ritual, it holds warmth, balance, and the trace of its making.
Hand thrown in porcelain, the Orange Vase is made by Elin in Dartmoor, South West England. Wood fired with flashing slip and a chun liner glaze, and fired in reduction to 1300C, the surface carries soft tonal shifts shaped by flame and atmosphere. The gentle form and layered markings reflect Elin’s sensitivity to process and material.
Hand thrown in porcelain, the Orange Lidded Jar is made by Elin in Dartmoor, South West England. Wood fired with flashing slip and a shino liner glaze, the piece is fired in reduction to 1300C, allowing flame paths and surface markings to emerge naturally through the firing process. Its soft, functional form carries subtle variations in tone and texture, reflecting Elin’s attentive approach to material, atmosphere, and the quiet presence of objects shaped by fire and time.
Hand thrown in porcelain, the Salmon Pink Lidded Jar is made by Elin in Dartmoor, South West England. Wood fired with a shino liner glaze and fired in reduction to 1300C, the piece reveals gentle tonal shifts and surface variations shaped by flame and atmosphere. Its soft, contained form reflects Elin’s careful attention to process, material, and the quiet beauty of functional objects marked by fire and time.