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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.

There is a lovely calm returned back to the shop a

There is a lovely calm returned back to the shop and at home. With the kids settled back in school and a more structured routine I’m getting a chance to restock and complete orders which have mounted up over the past couple of months. It feels wonderful to get a few hours uninterrupted making time.

#breathe #throwpots #simpleliving #mindfulmoving #tableware #irishpottery #handthrownpottery #madeinireland #madelocal #madeinkilkenny #worldcraftregion #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

The weeks are flying by and this summer has been o

The weeks are flying by and this summer has been one of the busiest in both our studio shop and online and for this we are so great full. The more pots I make the less posts I put up so if it’s quite on here that’s a good sign.

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#madeinireland #madeinkilkenny #madelocal #irishpottery #ceramicsireland #handthrowntableware #handmadepottery #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomercraftyard

There’s nothing like a slow bank holiday Monday

There’s nothing like a slow bank holiday Monday morning with the only dilemma being which cup to choose!
Studio shop open today 1-5

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#stonewarecups #handthrownmugsarethebest #slowliving #pantrymug #stackingcup #irishpottery #irishceramics #madelical #madeinkilkenny #worldareaofcraftkilkenny #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomercraftyard

We are open today 10-5, Sunday 1-5 and Monday 1-5

We are open today 10-5, Sunday 1-5 and Monday 1-5 call in to say hello!

#studioshop #handthrownpottery #irishcraft #gifts #irishdesign #irishinteriors #madelocal #madeinkilkenny #worldcraftregionkilkenny #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomercraftyard

Garden gifts and sunshine. Happy Friday folks! #j

Garden gifts and sunshine. Happy Friday folks!

#jugsasvases #gardenflowers #summerdays #handmadepottery #irishpottery #studioshop #madeinkilkenny #shopkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark #madelocal

Heat waves are great but production pottery in a h

Heat waves are great but production pottery in a heat wave is a real challenge. Pots are drying out faster than I can finish them.

#productionpottery #stonewarepottery #handthrowntableware #madelocal #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

What a day! The studio shop is open until 5 today

What a day! The studio shop is open until 5 today and we have made an executive decision to take a SUNday tomorrow so the studio shop will not be open tomorrow Sunday. Enjoy 🌞🌞

#familyfuninthesun☀️

The first bunch of sweet peas picked from outside

The first bunch of sweet peas picked from outside the shop...there is nothing quite like the scent of sweet peas.
Studio shop is open today 1-5 @castlecomercraftyard
@castlecomer_discovery_park

#budvase #sweetpeavase #smellofsummer #stonewarepottery #madeinkilkenny #madelocal #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark #shopkilkenny

Such elegant little cups and saucers. They are par

Such elegant little cups and saucers. They are part of a 200 piece dinner service I had the pleasure of making over the past month. I hope they bring many years of joyful use to their new owners.

#madewithlove #madelocal #lovemadelical #dinnerservice #potteryplates #handmadecupandsaucer #productionpotter #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

This week has been a bit of a whirlwind. On Monday

This week has been a bit of a whirlwind. On Monday we found out that kilkenny was awarded ‘designated region of craft’ from the World Crafts Council. I played a small part in @madeinkilkenny application last year and to see it come to fruition is so rewarding. Kilkenny is one of just 4 regions in Europe that have been given this accolade so we are completely chuffed.

As if that wasn’t enough @castlecomercraftyard appeared on RTÉ nationwide yesterday evening. We were delighted to be involved with @dccireland #madelocal campaign. The response has been amazing!! Thank you so much to everyone for all the lovely messages, to those who went online and ordered pots and to the lovely people who stopped into the shop today. Your continued support is what keeps us craftspeople & artists going. It is what enables kilkenny to be called ‘a region of craft’

#thankful #madelocal #madeinkilkenny #worldcraftcouncil #worldcraftcouncileurope #dccoi #kilkennycastle #shopkilkenny #irishcraft #kilkennycraft #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

The Delphiniums are out in all their glory 💙

The Delphiniums are out in all their glory 💙

#delphiniumsblue #studioshop #potteryshop #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomerestateyard #castlecomercraftyard #madeinkilkenny

I’m delighted to be part of the #MadeLocal campa

I’m delighted to be part of the #MadeLocal campaign from @dccireland again this year. It’s great to see a focus on irish made craft.

#madelocal #lovemadelocal #dccoi #madeinkilkenny #bakingbowl #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomercraftyard

We had a busy morning @castlecomercraftyard with t

We had a busy morning @castlecomercraftyard with the lovely @blathnaidrua and her team from RTÉ Nationwide. Really looking forward to seeing it on Monday evening #madelocal @dccireland

#irishcraft #madeinkilkenny #irishpottery #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomercraftyard #dccoi

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

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#heartdishes #irishpottery #handmadepottery #madewitove #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

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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#dinnerplates #potteryplates #handmadedinnerservice #greenwareceramics #irishpottery #irishceramics #handmadepottery #stonewarepottery #foreverydayuse #madeinkilkenny #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomercraftyard

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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#pantrymug #fitsinthehand #everydayuse #stonewarepottery #handmadeinireland #madeinkilkenny #potteryshop #studioshop #irishcraft #irishceramics #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

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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@shop_kilkenny
#reopening #giftshop #potteryshop #studiopotteryshop #birdfeeders #irishpottery #madeinireland #madeinkilkenny #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomercraftyard #shopkilkenny

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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#mammyvase #budvase #lovelavender #stonewarepottery #irishpottery #madeinkilkenny #shopkilkenny #littlegiftsoflove #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark

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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@andrewludick #castlecomerestateyard #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverypark #studiopottery #studioshop #irishcraftshop #irishpottery #irishceramics #madeinkilkenny

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

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by Rosemarie Durr | Dec 9, 2019 | News Update

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by Rosemarie Durr | Nov 26, 2019 | News Update

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by Rosemarie Durr | Apr 14, 2019 | News Update

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