John Shirley

ceramics

making – teaching -mentoring

Teaching

Discover new possibilities. Explore techniques and processes. Build your skills, develop your ideas and nurture your own creative voice, whatever your level of experience.

Workshops

I offer a variety of workshops such as, Kilns and Kiln Firing, Professional Practice for Ceramists, Image Transfer on Clay and Working with Porcelain.

Mentorship

Discover new possibilities. Develop your ideas and deepen your understanding, with guidance, to nurture your own distinctive creative voice.

About me

I have been making pots since 1970 and in 2000 my journey with Bone China began and after extensive testing I produced a body of extreme whiteness with excellent translucency. Bone China remains my focus today. Having always been fascinated by the translucency and whiteness of the body and the way light interacts with it, I am finally making the work I feel is a true expression of myself. My commitment is to the pursuit of excellence in my work, and in this the importance of the journey exceeds that of the destination.

Send me a message!

I’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch for more information about my work, classes, or workshops.