Aston
Pottery was founded in 1990 by Jane and Stephen Baughan with the criteria
to design and produce a range of kitchen, gift and tableware which can be
used every day. Today we employ 25 people producing over 120 different
patterns on 45 different shapes. All the ware is dishwasher proof and
microwave safe, and is exported all over the world.
The Working Pottery
Aston
Pottery have elevated the principle of the cottage industry to modern
levels of professionalism. A complex of four period farm buildings at
Kingsway Farm, Aston in Oxfordshire have been extensively renovated to
provide an efficient and modern working environment for our staff and
visitors, with the whole production process from concept to completion
taking place on-site. For the manufacture of the ware we employ
traditional methods of slip-casting, jiggering and jollying. Careful
attention is given to the quality of the raw materials and exacting
production standards that will maintain the high level of finish the
product demands.
A Fresh Look at Design
How then to
best decorate a quality range of ware in a style worthy of its handsome
practical appeal? Unhappy with many of the recognised methods of
decorating ceramics the team has pioneered an innovative method of hand
stencilling to decorate the ware. This method has proved to be excellent
for graduating tone, colour and texture combined with a high level of
detail. Trained for up to 2 years, our decorative artists work in teams
in the tradition of the great popular ceramic designers of the past such
as Suzy Cooper and Clarice Cliff. The familiarity of the stencilled image
combined with the team culture and individuality of the artist, ensures
that whilst each range can boast a strong sense of continuity there is a
subtle personal aspect to each piece.
Modern
glazing and high temperature kiln firing techniques complete the process,
ensuring each design will serve you well in use and continue to look good
for the whole of its working life.
Jane and Stephen have
been no less energetic in developing a wide range of decorative themes and
finishes to suit every taste. Full of life, energy, colour and movement
the collection includes themes as diverse as English Fruits, Tropical
Animals, Wild Flowers, Farmyard Creatures, Children's Themes, English
Gardens and Rural Life. There is a design to suit every taste and as you
will discover when you visit, everyone will soon find a favourite.
Aston
Pottery was founded in 1990 by Jane and Stephen Baughan with the criteria
to design and produce a range of kitchen, gift and tableware which can be
used every day. Today we employ 25 people producing over 120 different
patterns on 45 different shapes. All the ware is dishwasher proof and
microwave safe, and is exported all over the world.
