Tablewear

Small handthrown stoneware dip bowl from John Ryan Ceramics. Each bowl has been glazed in a food-friendly silk matt finish to enhance their simple elegant design. Capacity is 150ml.

Dimension: 8 x 5.5cm

About John Ryan Ceramics

Master craftsman John Ryan studied ceramics at Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny in 1993 where he finished top of his class before working for several of Ireland’s top studio potters. John then travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Japan where he developed his skills as a potter.

He set up his own studio in 1997 in the rural heartland of south county Sligo where he has been making functional and decorative stoneware ceramics for the past 20 years drawing inspiration from the simplicity and beauty of the surrounding landscape of the west of Ireland.

All the pieces are hand thrown by John on the potter’s wheel then fired to stoneware temperature and decorated in food safe glazes which John has made up himself, all this make his work food safe, dishwasher and oven proof.

Small handthrown stoneware dip bowl from John Ryan Ceramics. Each bowl has been glazed in a food-friendly silk matt finish to enhance their simple elegant design. Capacity is 150ml.

Dimension: 8 x 5.5cm

About John Ryan Ceramics

Master craftsman John Ryan studied ceramics at Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny in 1993 where he finished top of his class before working for several of Ireland’s top studio potters. John then travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Japan where he developed his skills as a potter.

He set up his own studio in 1997 in the rural heartland of south county Sligo where he has been making functional and decorative stoneware ceramics for the past 20 years drawing inspiration from the simplicity and beauty of the surrounding landscape of the west of Ireland.

All the pieces are hand thrown by John on the potter’s wheel then fired to stoneware temperature and decorated in food safe glazes which John has made up himself, all this make his work food safe, dishwasher and oven proof.J

Small handthrown stoneware dip bowl from John Ryan Ceramics. Each bowl has been glazed in a food-friendly silk matt finish to enhance their simple elegant design. Capacity is 150ml.

Dimension: 8 x 5.5cm

About John Ryan Ceramics

Master craftsman John Ryan studied ceramics at Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny in 1993 where he finished top of his class before working for several of Ireland’s top studio potters. John then travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Japan where he developed his skills as a potter.

He set up his own studio in 1997 in the rural heartland of south county Sligo where he has been making functional and decorative stoneware ceramics for the past 20 years drawing inspiration from the simplicity and beauty of the surrounding landscape of the west of Ireland.

All the pieces are hand thrown by John on the potter’s wheel then fired to stoneware temperature and decorated in food safe glazes which John has made up himself, all this make his work food safe, dishwasher and oven proof.

Small handthrown stoneware mug from John Ryan Ceramics Handthrow. Each mug has been glazed in a food-friendly silk matt finish to enhance their simple elegant design. Capacity is 150ml.

Dimension: 6 x 7.5cm

About John Ryan Ceramics

Master craftsman John Ryan studied ceramics at Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny in 1993 where he finished top of his class before working for several of Ireland’s top studio potters. John then travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Japan where he developed his skills as a potter.

He set up his own studio in 1997 in the rural heartland of south county Sligo where he has been making functional and decorative stoneware ceramics for the past 20 years drawing inspiration from the simplicity and beauty of the surrounding landscape of the west of Ireland.

All the pieces are hand thrown by John on the potter’s wheel then fired to stoneware temperature and decorated in food safe glazes which John has made up himself, all this make his work food safe, dishwasher and oven proof.

Small handthrown stoneware mug from John Ryan Ceramics Handthrow. Each mug has been glazed in a food-friendly silk matt finish to enhance their simple elegant design. Capacity is 150ml.

Dimension: 6 x 7.5cm

About John Ryan Ceramics

Master craftsman John Ryan studied ceramics at Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny in 1993 where he finished top of his class before working for several of Ireland’s top studio potters. John then travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Japan where he developed his skills as a potter.

He set up his own studio in 1997 in the rural heartland of south county Sligo where he has been making functional and decorative stoneware ceramics for the past 20 years drawing inspiration from the simplicity and beauty of the surrounding landscape of the west of Ireland.

All the pieces are hand thrown by John on the potter’s wheel then fired to stoneware temperature and decorated in food safe glazes which John has made up himself, all this make his work food safe, dishwasher and oven proof.

Small handthrown stoneware mug from John Ryan Ceramics Handthrow. Each mug has been glazed in a food-friendly silk matt finish to enhance their simple elegant design. Capacity is 150ml.

Dimension: 6 x 7.5cm

About John Ryan Ceramics

Master craftsman John Ryan studied ceramics at Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny in 1993 where he finished top of his class before working for several of Ireland’s top studio potters. John then travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Japan where he developed his skills as a potter.

He set up his own studio in 1997 in the rural heartland of south county Sligo where he has been making functional and decorative stoneware ceramics for the past 20 years drawing inspiration from the simplicity and beauty of the surrounding landscape of the west of Ireland.

All the pieces are hand thrown by John on the potter’s wheel then fired to stoneware temperature and decorated in food safe glazes which John has made up himself, all this make his work food safe, dishwasher and oven proof.

Large handthrown stoneware mug from John Ryan Ceramics Handthrow. Each mug has been glazed in a food-friendly silk matt finish to enhance their simple elegant design. Capacity is 350ml.

Dimension: 7.5 × 9.5 cm

About John Ryan Ceramics

Master craftsman John Ryan studied ceramics at Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny in 1993 where he finished top of his class before working for several of Ireland’s top studio potters. John then travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Japan where he developed his skills as a potter.

He set up his own studio in 1997 in the rural heartland of south county Sligo where he has been making functional and decorative stoneware ceramics for the past 20 years drawing inspiration from the simplicity and beauty of the surrounding landscape of the west of Ireland.

All the pieces are hand thrown by John on the potter’s wheel then fired to stoneware temperature and decorated in food safe glazes which John has made up himself, all this make his work food safe, dishwasher and oven proof.

Large handthrown stoneware mug from John Ryan Ceramics Handthrow. Each mug has been glazed in a food-friendly silk matt finish to enhance their simple elegant design. Capacity is 350ml.

Dimension: 7.5 × 9.5 cm

About John Ryan Ceramics

Master craftsman John Ryan studied ceramics at Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny in 1993 where he finished top of his class before working for several of Ireland’s top studio potters. John then travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Japan where he developed his skills as a potter.

He set up his own studio in 1997 in the rural heartland of south county Sligo where he has been making functional and decorative stoneware ceramics for the past 20 years drawing inspiration from the simplicity and beauty of the surrounding landscape of the west of Ireland.

All the pieces are hand thrown by John on the potter’s wheel then fired to stoneware temperature and decorated in food safe glazes which John has made up himself, all this make his work food safe, dishwasher and oven proof.

Large handthrown stoneware mug from John Ryan Ceramics Handthrow. Each mug has been glazed in a food-friendly silk matt finish to enhance their simple elegant design. Capacity is 350ml.

Dimension: 7.5 × 9.5 cm

About John Ryan Ceramics

Master craftsman John Ryan studied ceramics at Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny in 1993 where he finished top of his class before working for several of Ireland’s top studio potters. John then travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Japan where he developed his skills as a potter.

He set up his own studio in 1997 in the rural heartland of south county Sligo where he has been making functional and decorative stoneware ceramics for the past 20 years drawing inspiration from the simplicity and beauty of the surrounding landscape of the west of Ireland.

All the pieces are hand thrown by John on the potter’s wheel then fired to stoneware temperature and decorated in food safe glazes which John has made up himself, all this make his work food safe, dishwasher and oven proof.

Diem Mug from the Nordic Colour Collection. Clean and simple styling, this handthrown stoneware mug comes in glossy white with coloured matt slip.

Due to its handmade nature, slight variations may occur in size and colour.

All pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Dimensions: 11 x 7cm

About Diem

Thomas Diem is a second generation designer and potter. Born in NYC but living in Ireland since he was a child, his first taste of pottery came in his own father’s studio. Having completed the DCCOI Pottery Skills Course and spent time perfecting his craft, Thomas established his own studio in 1997.

Diem Mug from the Nordic Colour Collection. Clean and simple styling, this handthrown stoneware mug comes in glossy white with coloured matt slip.

Due to its handmade nature, slight variations may occur in size and colour.

All pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Dimensions: 11 x 7cm

About Diem

Thomas Diem is a second generation designer and potter. Born in NYC but living in Ireland since he was a child, his first taste of pottery came in his own father’s studio. Having completed the DCCOI Pottery Skills Course and spent time perfecting his craft, Thomas established his own studio in 1997.

Diem Mug from the Nordic Colour Collection. Clean and simple styling, this handthrown stoneware mug comes in glossy white with coloured matt slip.

Due to its handmade nature, slight variations may occur in size and colour.

All pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Dimensions: 11 x 7cm

About Diem

Thomas Diem is a second generation designer and potter. Born in NYC but living in Ireland since he was a child, his first taste of pottery came in his own father’s studio. Having completed the DCCOI Pottery Skills Course and spent time perfecting his craft, Thomas established his own studio in 1997.

Diem sugar bowl from the Nordic Colour Collection. Clean and simple styling, this handthrown stoneware mug comes in glossy white with coloured matt slip.

Due to its handmade nature, slight variations may occur in size and colour.

All pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Dimensions: 11 x 7cm

About Diem

Thomas Diem is a second generation designer and potter. Born in NYC but living in Ireland since he was a child, his first taste of pottery came in his own father’s studio. Having completed the DCCOI Pottery Skills Course and spent time perfecting his craft, Thomas established his own studio in 1997.

Diem sugar bowl from the Nordic Colour Collection. Clean and simple styling, this handthrown stoneware mug comes in glossy white with coloured matt slip.

Due to its handmade nature, slight variations may occur in size and colour.

All pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Dimensions: 11 x 7cm

About Diem

Thomas Diem is a second generation designer and potter. Born in NYC but living in Ireland since he was a child, his first taste of pottery came in his own father’s studio. Having completed the DCCOI Pottery Skills Course and spent time perfecting his craft, Thomas established his own studio in 1997.

Diem sugar bowl from the Nordic Colour Collection. Clean and simple styling, this handthrown stoneware sugar bowl comes in glossy white with coloured matt slip.

Due to its handmade nature, slight variations may occur in size and colour.

All pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Dimensions: 11 x 7cm

About Diem

Thomas Diem is a second generation designer and potter. Born in NYC but living in Ireland since he was a child, his first taste of pottery came in his own father’s studio. Having completed the DCCOI Pottery Skills Course and spent time perfecting his craft, Thomas established his own studio in 1997.

Sarah McKenna large blue impressed bowl

Handmade bowl inscribed with ‘if music be the food of love’. 

The bowls are textured with wallpaper patterns are formed from flat pieces of clay which are wrapped and overlapped to create simple pieces with function and beauty. The designs are contemporary and the nostalgic quality of the wallpapers nod to traditional textiles. 

Dimensions: 14 × 14 × 7 cm

About Sarah McKenna

Sarah McKenna has been developing her unique handmade Irish pottery at Bridge Street Studios since 1999. Before returning to Dundalk she studied Ceramics at Duncan of Jordonstone College of Art & Design, the University of Dundee, Scotland where she gained a Bachelor of Ceramic Design.

Sarah’s work has always been engaged in the process and the early studio work was concerned with smoke firing and raku firing sculptural vessel forms.

In 2006 Sarah started producing a range of quirky customisable ceramics giftware which is the beginning of what you can purchase today.

Sarah McKenna medium blue impressed bowl

Handmade bowl inscribed with ‘if music be the food of love’. 

The bowls are textured with wallpaper patterns are formed from flat pieces of clay which are wrapped and overlapped to create simple pieces with function and beauty. The designs are contemporary and the nostalgic quality of the wallpapers nod to traditional textiles. 

Dimensions: 14 × 14 × 7 cm

About Sarah McKenna

Sarah McKenna has been developing her unique handmade Irish pottery at Bridge Street Studios since 1999. Before returning to Dundalk she studied Ceramics at Duncan of Jordonstone College of Art & Design, the University of Dundee, Scotland where she gained a Bachelor of Ceramic Design.

Sarah’s work has always been engaged in the process and the early studio work was concerned with smoke firing and raku firing sculptural vessel forms.

In 2006 Sarah started producing a range of quirky customisable ceramics giftware which is the beginning of what you can purchase today.

Handthrown Ramekin Dish by Amanda Murphy Ceramics 

Each Dish has been made as individual as possible, with crystalline glaze varies from piece to piece with throwing rings and stamps that Amanda has created to represent different things such as the ocean, rivers, islands, waves etc . When you choose your Dish you can know that yours is unique.

Size: Height: 7cm (approx) Diameter: 8.5cm (approx)

Small Handthrown ceramic landscape jug by Amanda Murphy Ceramics 

Each jug has been made as individual as possible, with crystalline glaze varies from piece to piece with throwing rings and stamps that Amanda has created to represent different things such as the ocean, rivers, islands, waves etc . When you choose your jug you can know that yours is unique.

Size: Height: 12cm (approx) Diameter: 6cm (approx)

About Amanda Murphy

"The wildness of the rugged Irish landscape is what inspires me"

Ceramicist Amanda Murphy makes decorative hand-built stoneware ceramics including vases, platters and bowls. Each piece is hand-built, inspired by movement within the landscape.

Large handthrown ceramic landscape jug by Amanda Murphy Ceramics 

Each jug has been made as individual as possible, with crystalline glaze varies from piece to piece with throwing rings and stamps that Amanda has created to represent different things such as the ocean, rivers, islands, waves etc . When you choose your jug you can know that yours is unique.

Size: Height: 18cm (approx) Diameter: 8.5cm (approx)

About Amanda Murphy

"The wildness of the rugged Irish landscape is what inspires me"

Ceramicist Amanda Murphy makes decorative hand-built stoneware ceramics including vases, platters and bowls. Each piece is hand-built, inspired by movement within the landscape.

Handthrown Ceramic Mug by Amanda Murphy Ceramics

Each mug has been made as individual as possible, with crystalline glaze varies from piece to piece with throwing rings and stamps that Amanda has created to represent different things such as the ocean, rivers, islands, waves etc . When you choose your mug you can know that yours is unique.

Large: Approx 10.5cm in height

As each piece is handmade, colours will vary making each piece unique.

About Amanda Murphy

"The wildness of the rugged Irish landscape is what inspires me"

Ceramicist Amanda Murphy makes decorative hand-built stoneware ceramics including vases, platters and bowls. Each piece is hand-built, inspired by movement within the landscape.

Castle Arch Pottery round mug in green

Dishwasher and microwave safe

Size: D: 9cm  H: 10cm (approx)

About Ray Power (Castle Arch Pottery)

Have you ever visited a place and just fallen in love and wished you could stay....well thats what happened to me.

As a Cork native on a trip to Kilkenny I knew this was a place I wanted to set up my pottery business 

Under the gaze of Kilkenny Castle are a collection of coach houses, stables and out buildings that make up The Castle Yard. I located my pottery in one of these beautiful preserved buildings.  The stables had been the home to the Kilkenny Design Workshops which helped to create best practice in craft and design. 

We stand on the shoulders of Kilkenny Design Workshops and are constantly inspired by their design aesthetic.

Our pottery reflects Irelands rich tradition of storytelling. Those moments that are handed down around the fireplace. Pottery has always played its part by enriching the experience of family meals or a pot of tea shared with a good friend.

We make contemporary heirlooms that last a lifetime of get togethers and our hope is that you pass these on so they become part of your story.

Castle Arch Pottery green mug from the Oilean collection

Dishwasher and microwave safe

Size: D: 80mm  H: 95mm (approx)

About Ray Power (Castle Arch Pottery)

Have you ever visited a place and just fallen in love and wished you could stay....well thats what happened to me.

As a Cork native on a trip to Kilkenny I knew this was a place I wanted to set up my pottery business 

Under the gaze of Kilkenny Castle are a collection of coach houses, stables and out buildings that make up The Castle Yard. I located my pottery in one of these beautiful preserved buildings.  The stables had been the home to the Kilkenny Design Workshops which helped to create best practice in craft and design. 

We stand on the shoulders of Kilkenny Design Workshops and are constantly inspired by their design aesthetic.

Our pottery reflects Irelands rich tradition of storytelling. Those moments that are handed down around the fireplace. Pottery has always played its part by enriching the experience of family meals or a pot of tea shared with a good friend.

We make contemporary heirlooms that last a lifetime of get togethers and our hope is that you pass these on so they become part of your story.

Diem pitcher from the Nordic Colour Collection. Clean and simple styling, this handthrown stoneware pitcher comes in glossy white with coloured matt slip.

Due to its handmade nature, slight variations may occur in size and colour.

All pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Dimensions: 12.5 × 4 cm

About Diem

Thomas Diem is a second generation designer and potter. Born in NYC but living in Ireland since he was a child, his first taste of pottery came in his own father’s studio. Having completed the DCCOI Pottery Skills Course and spent time perfecting his craft, Thomas established his own studio in 1997.