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We fill our days making pots, using them, getting messy in the kitchen and garden! @kilkenny, Ireland with hubby @andrewludick ceramics.

Big hearts to all the Daddy’s out there today 💙

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Plates are a constant in the workshop. They are qu

Plates are a constant in the workshop. They are quick to make but gosh they take up a lot of space, slow to dry except in this weather then they dry too fast and can warp or crack. I’ve lost count how many Dinner services I’ve made this past year but there’s been a lot and lots more to go...thanks folks for keeping me busy 🙏

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Whatever your tipple this weekend, whether it’s

Whatever your tipple this weekend, whether it’s steaming hot or ice cold or some of both..enjoy!

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#homelycup #lovelytohold #handmade #handthrownpottery #stonewarepottery #everydayuse #irishceramics #irishpottery #irishcraft #madeinkilkenny #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomercraftyard #shopkilkenny

It’s been pretty busy around here at the weekend

It’s been pretty busy around here at the weekends so I need to take advantage of these quite mornings to get kilns packed while the @castlecomercraftyard is nice and calm.

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#packingkilns #boardofpots #cerealbowls #stonewarepottery #everydatuse #madebyhand #handthrownpottery #irishpottery #madeinkilkenny #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomercraftyard

Whatever your up to this weekend I hope there’s

Whatever your up to this weekend I hope there’s space to enjoy the little things.
We are open today 1-5
Tomorrow BHM 12-5

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Bringing a little sunshine inside. #jugsasvases #

Bringing a little sunshine inside.

#jugsasvases #studioshop #gardenflowers #giftshop #irishpottery #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark #shopkilkenny

Our beautiful Wisteria is in bloom again. There’

Our beautiful Wisteria is in bloom again. There’s nothing like the delicate scent..one of my favourites 💕
Our studio shop is open
today 10.30-5
Sunday 1-5.

#wisteria #studioshop #irishcraft #kilkennycraft #shopkilkenny #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

Monday’s mean a clean slate, getting the week of

Monday’s mean a clean slate, getting the week off to a good start and embracing all that might come our way...happy Monday 💕

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#newbegennings #beautifulpottery #studioshop #potterystudio #everydaypots #irishinteriors #stonewarepottery #stackingbowls #cakestand #irishpottery #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #shopkilkenny
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Its great to see the sign back outside our shop ag

Its great to see the sign back outside our shop again.
We are open today 10.30-5 Sunday 1-5

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#studioshop #studiopotteryshop #delightedtobeback #lovelytoseeyourface #madeinkilkenny #shopkilkenny #castlecomerestateyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

Everything looks lovely surrounding by some #queen

Everything looks lovely surrounding by some #queenanneslace

#openforbisiness #outoflockdown #bringonthesummer #wemissedyou #delightedtobeback #studioshop #potterystudio #shoplocal #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark #kilkennytourism

It’s been all go this week getting the shop dust

It’s been all go this week getting the shop dusted down and restocked. We have lots of beautiful new things and lots of beautiful old favourites. We are so excited to be opening our doors again from Monday 👏

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Handling cups is a pleasure to do if you join the

Handling cups is a pleasure to do if you join the handle when the cup is just at the right hardness...too soft or too hard and it’s a struggle.

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#handelingcups #handmadecups #stonewarepottery #studiopottery #irishpottery #irishcraft #irishceramics #handmadetableware #shopkilkenny #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

It’s the little touches that can make all the di

It’s the little touches that can make all the difference.

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I hope you get to enjoy your Sunday morning coffee

I hope you get to enjoy your Sunday morning coffee with a little sunshine on your face.

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#stackingcup #coffeecup #handthrownpottery #stonewarepottery #studiopottery #handmadeinireland #handmadeinkilkenny #irishcraft #irishpottery #contemporyceramics #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark #shopkilkenny

I made my first little spouted jug when I was in t

These little heart dishes are a joy to make. I sta

These little heart dishes are a joy to make. I start out with a large ball of clay and throw the dish off the top, shape it then cut it off and repeat over and over again...This method of making pots is called ‘throwing off the hump’ and is an ancient eastern method of making pots.

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#heartdishes #throwingoffthehump #irishpottery #studiopottery #irishceramics #madeinireland #madeinkilkenny #stonewarepottery #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

Welcome summer 🌸🌸 #mayday #cherryblossoms #

Welcome summer 🌸🌸

#mayday #cherryblossoms #shopwondow #welcomesummer #studiopottery #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard

Just two more weeks until you can come back into t

Just two more weeks until you can come back into the shop and pick up pots again!

We will have lots of lovely new things in stock and beyond excited to welcome you all back. Online has been fantastic but there’s nothing like having the chats and a good auld nose around.

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#reallifeshopping #pottery #gifts #gettingbacktonormality #summer #shoplocal #irishcraft #studiopottery #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

We are busy under the clock tower making plans to

We are busy under the clock tower making plans to welcome you back to our little studio shop very soon we hope.

Our studio in Castlecomer Estate Yard dates back to the 1700s and was the farmyard and stables for the Wandesforde family. It’s steeped in history and I often think of the changes it has seen over the past 300 years. We are very fortunate to part of its story.

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Packing kilns isn’t much fun but an essential pa

Packing kilns isn’t much fun but an essential part of the process. These bowls are going in for their first firing which is called a bisque firing. They fire overnight for 12hours and I leave them in the kiln until they have cooled completely this takes around 24hours.
At this stage the pots are ready to glaze and then repacked, fired again to a higher temperature. It’s in this glaze firing that the real magic happens and the beautiful shiny glaze appears.

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#firingpots #packingkilns #allinadayswork #stonewarepottery #irishpottery #cerealbowls #kilnshed #studiopottery #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

Whatever your Sunday morning fix is I hope you can

Whatever your Sunday morning fix is I hope you can enjoy it in your favourite cup with a little sunshine on your face 💕

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#stackingcup #morningrituals #stonewarepottery #everydayuse #irishpottery #irishceramics #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

Back on the wheel this morning....where all the ma

Back on the wheel this morning....where all the magic begins.

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#amakershands #handthrownpottery #irishstudioceramics #irishpottery #stonewaretableware #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

White thorn in the sky! #earthday #irishhedgerows

White thorn in the sky!

#earthday #irishhedgerows #rewildourgardens #rewildtheworld #beautyintheeveryday

For those of you who visit @castlecomercraftyard r

For those of you who visit @castlecomercraftyard regularly then this is a familiar site. My kiln shed is located a little bit away from the studio so all the pots have to be carried down for firing and this is how I do it. I’ve been carrying boards of pots like this for over 20 years so I’ve got pretty good at it. If I had a euro for every time someone’s said ‘don’t let them fall’ 😉

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Filling shelves! Photo @story.bord #stonewarepo

Filling shelves!

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#stonewarepottery #pantrycups #handthrownpottery #irishpottery #ceramicsireland #madebyhand #everydayuse #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

Everyone loves Sunday morning pancakes in this hou

Everyone loves Sunday morning pancakes in this house. It has to be the fat American style ones with lots of butter and maple syrup. Happy Sunday everyone 💕

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#heartdish #mixingbowls #stonewarepottery #handthrown #irishpottery #ceramicsireland #everydaytableware #madetobeused #madeinkilkenny #shopkilkennyonline #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

A jug full of spring! Photo @story.bord #thelas

A jug full of spring!

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#thelastofthedaffodils #spoutedjug #jugsasvases #handthrownpottery #irishpottery #irishceramics #studiopottery #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

And it’s Friday again!! I’m beginning to get

And it’s Friday again!!
I’m beginning to get hopeful about reopening our doors...someday soon we will be able open up our shop and I’m working on having it full of lovely things for you to feast your eyes on. There’s a lot of work to do but I love it and can’t wait to welcome people back 👏👏

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Balls of clay waiting to be transformed into somet

Balls of clay waiting to be transformed into something lovely 💕

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I have lots of different cups I reach for dependin

I have lots of different cups I reach for depending on the day or what time of day or whether I’m going for tea or coffee or what level of comfort I need from it. I’m sure there’s a whole psychology behind it. How a cup feels in the hand and against the lips is a very personal thing. At the moment these pantry mugs & cups tick all the boxes. When I make them I don’t use any tools to shape them, so it’s just the throwing lines left by my fingers in the clay. Perfect for wrapping your hands around.

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#pantrycups #handthrown #potterycups #irishpottery #irishceramics #stonewarepottery #tableware #everydayuse #madewithlove #madeinkilkenny #shopkilkennyonline #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

And it’s a wrap! How could it be Friday already?

And it’s a wrap! How could it be Friday already? Lots of pots went off in the post this week and lots more patient customers out there who will be unwrapping some loveliness in the coming weeks. Happy Friday ❤️

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#studiopottery #irishpottery #irishceramics #madeinkilkenny #stonewarepottery #everydayuse #stackingrange #kilkennycraft #kilkennydesign

Back at the wheel today. That’s where I’m in m

Back at the wheel today. That’s where I’m in my zone and would gladly spend my days just throwing pots but I’m lucky if I get a few hours twice a week actually making. So much time goes into all the other aspects of producing tableware and keeping two kids alive at the same time 😀

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#worklifebalance #throwingpotsonthewheel #irishpottery #studiopotter #stonewarepottery #makingmugs #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard

There’s still a bit of an egg theme going on her

There’s still a bit of an egg theme going on here today but I’m ready to embrace a healthier version. These little bowls are great for dips hummus, olives, nuts or even mini eggs 😉

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