In the process of making handmade ceramics, many things can go wrong – and many stages simply can't be rushed. As the saying goes, clay teaches patience. Each piece that successfully passes through shaping, drying, and glazing eventually enters the kiln – a true engine of transformation in ceramic making. Some pieces emerge perfectly, others must be re-fired, and some end up recycled or repurposed.

What we cherish most is surrendering part of the control to the elements – especially when working with a wood-fired kiln.

Woodfiring is a traditional ceramic technique deeply influenced by the weather. Ideal firing conditions include low humidity and high atmospheric pressure. That’s why our studio practice is intimately tied to the seasons.

In spring and summer, we focus on clay preparation, wheel throwing, glaze formulation, and firing our stoneware ceramics. During autumn and winter, we chop and stack wood, catalogue finished work, and search for suitable stones and minerals for making glazes. This cyclical rhythm connects our creative process with nature – and grounds it in time and place.