Potter Jono Smart traded in his successful career in the fast-paced world of advertising for the tactile experience of working with clay in his Glasgow studio. He credits the craft for more than just a career change, enabling him to recover from long-term depression. Here, he shares what he has learned from his experience as a potter — lessons that can easily be applied to any other profession, and even to other experiences in life.
I strongly believe in feeling an emotional connection when it comes to choosing what you have in your home. If I fall in love with something and can't stop thinking about it, then it needs to be mine. When I stumbled upon the Instagram feed of British potter Jono Smart, I had that kind of reacti
Potter extraordinaire Jono Smart is a guest speaker at the inaugural Function and Form event in London and I can’t wait to touch and handle his work.
Potter Jono Smart traded in his successful career in the fast-paced world of advertising for the tactile experience of working with clay in his Glasgow studio. He credits the craft for more than just a career change, enabling him to recover from long-term depression. Here, he shares what he has learned from his experience as a potter — lessons that can easily be applied to any other profession, and even to other experiences in life.
A sculptural arrangement of three minimal hand thrown bottles and small bowl on a sawn riven blackened oak plinth. Handmade by Scottish Potter Jono Smart. The hand thrown pieces are made in a grey clay with a mid grey and warm grey glaze. The tray is from charred English oak and has been designed in collaboration with Pacha Design. Bottle heights: 11" 11.4", 11.8 Bowl: width 3.9" Board: 17.7" x 7.8"
I strongly believe in feeling an emotional connection when it comes to choosing what you have in your home. If I fall in love with something and can't stop thinking about it, then it needs to be mine. When I stumbled upon the Instagram feed of British potter Jono Smart, I had that kind of reacti
Cylindrical ceramic cups with accompanying saucers for water or wine, tea or broth. The pairing of cup with saucer quietly elevates the simplicity of the form, encouraging a more ritualistic approach to drinking. These pieces are part of the “Tableware for Sharing Suppers” collection, made by Jono Smart and Emily Stephen for Bard, inspired by the range of ceramics they use themselves at home. Cup: Diameter 6cm, height 8cm. Saucer: Diameter 10cm, height 1cm. GIFT WRAPPING This item is available for gift wrapping. Please click here to add a box and ribbon to your order.
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Potter extraordinaire Jono Smart is a guest speaker at the inaugural Function and Form event in London and I can’t wait to touch and handle his work.
Helen Osgerby's online store Simple Shape has launched new ceramic collaboration with wheel potter Jono Smart.
