Sabine Schmidt Pottery

11/06/2026

The vessel has reached its next stage.

In my last post, I showed the assembly of two large wheel-thrown bowls, carefully joined by hand to create a single form. After a slow drying process, the piece is now completely air-dried — what potters call greenware.

Today, I’m applying a layer of black slip, adding depth and character to the surface before the next firing. Once the slip has dried, the vessel will go through its bisque firing. After that comes glazing and further decoration, which I’ll share in a future post.

Ceramics is a process of patience, with each stage building on the last. It’s always rewarding to see a piece gradually reveal its final character.

09/06/2026

Assembling larger, one of a kind object vessels, I throw bowls separately on the wheel, letting them take shape with a rhythm of their own. Once they’re leather-hard, I carefully slip and join them, watching how each curve aligns. The act of bringing them together by hand—two forms uniting, shapes a vessel that’s both strong and intimate.

04/06/2026

The first harvest from my garden. A handful of peas 🫛 freshly picked and still sweet from the vine, resting on a bright yellow-green plate from my Merry Mustard range.

It’s one of my favourite moments of the year — those first small signs of summer, reminding me that good things take time. 💚

02/06/2026

Cappuccino cups today ☕️😊

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29/05/2026

Black clay bowl, holding a poetic moment

19/05/2026

12/05/2026

A special moment. One of my students returned from Japan, where she spent four intense and inspiring weeks studying pottery in a small, traditional family-run workshop.

As a gift, she brought me these two wonderful pots. Absolutely love them.

I was so looking forward to seeing her again after her journey and hearing all about her experiences, especially as I hold such a deep love and appreciation for Japanese ceramics.

What a joy to receive such a precious gift — two beautiful and unique pieces that now hold a cherished place in my growing collection of pots I so admire.

05/05/2026

Lemon-Thyme Drizzle 🍋 🌿

I don’t often wander into the world of sweet things — my heart usually belongs to the savoury. But now and then, a craving arrives, asking for something soft, bright, and full of comfort. So on goes the apron and a lemon drizzle finds its way into the oven. Finished with a scatter of thyme 🍋 🌿

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30/04/2026

Everything feels lighter, wider — and honestly, it’s just really nice to be here. ☀️