I'm currently setting up my workroom and kiln shed in preparation for Tywi Valley Open studio's. The event runs from Saturday 21st until Sunday 29th. We'll be open between 10am-5pm each day [10-4 Weds] During the 9 days I am going to have a big sale of older pots, slight seconds and miscellaneous pieces. I'll post images of what you might expect to find tomorrow. If you can't visit you can always drop me a line for more information about any pots that peak your interest. All welcome....the kettle will be on ..read more

This 'Spring' has been pretty chilly and damp, so getting pots dry has been a bit tricky...slow is better than quick, but some pieces are taking forever. Lots of moving pots around and loading up the top of the Rayburn to finish off the drying. One more bisque firing to go and then I'll be ready to fire the big kiln ..read more

The lovely folks from Midgley Green @midgleygreen came to our place on Monday to collect the latest selection of pots for their fantastic shop in Clevedon. While we were chatting about the new kiln Seamus took some great images which I wanted to share with you. I am in full making mode at the moment in preparation for the next firing in a couple of weeks time. All being well, the pots from that firing will ready in time for the Contemporary Ceramics Fair at the @hepworthwakefield over the first May bank holiday weekend ..read more

Here are a ton of images of my new kiln and some making process shots. The images of me making are by Ben Boswell a renowned photographer of crafts people. He mainly focuses on Potter and Ceramists. The images of my new kiln are from the first firing last month, plus a few images of the build. Just a load of images for you to look at more words at another point ..read more

It really has been to long since I posted on here....there has been so much going on....almost too much to tell, but here are some images from a couple of recent events. These shots were taken by James Hazlewood during the Art in Clay event at Hatfield House. I always enjoy seeing what James chooses to shoot, he really does take some great images of my pots and pots in general. I am now packing pots for Ceramic Wales this this weekend. After that we have Pots and Food festival in the Peak District, then Abergevenny Food Festival and finally Ceramics in the City in London.......it's going to b ..read more

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It really felt like spring had sprung on Tuesday, but today we are back to the grey skies and cool temps. So I thought I'd bring s bit if colour in from the garden and pop it in a new vase from last weeks firing. The vase was made with daffs in mind.   ..read more

Some new pots from a firing last week. A firing that I thought was going to be a disaster (long story and won't bore you with it, let's just say that there were flames where there shouldn't have been, which ended up with a blown up and burnt pressure gauge) but luckily most of the pots came out as well as I could have...... Some have already sold, but some are available. Please email me at timlakeceramics@hotmail.com for more details. Please don't forget to follow me via instagram @timlpots ..read more

Lots has happened since my last post in early November. The major event was the birth of our daughter at the end of November. An amazing little creature! Giving us lots of joy. After a month or so of getting used to our new companion I got back to work. The first project was to get a new kiln shed built. It is now finished enough to be used.....a few more bits of cladding to be added, but that will come as and when funds allow. I have also built a small experimental kiln(not pictured) for Salt and soda firing. I have fired it once and was very pleased with some of the pots. It wasn't a total ..read more

Beakers and blooms...... The beakers are my everyday drinking vessels that I make alot of. They are versatile and I keep the at a price that is affordable for a handmade object. Whether its a long black coffee, a cold beer or a quick swig of water, they're a great vessel for whatever takes your fancy. £15.00 + P&P Please message me for more details. The flowers are some of the last of the year from the garden....some a clinging on before the first of the proper frosts come ..read more