Welcome

​I have been a potter for over 30 years and I still get the same thrill when I open the kiln as I did when I started all those years ago. I make high fired stoneware which I decorate with my own mix of wood ash and coloured glazes. Over the last few years I have started using words on my pottery and I sometimes make series of pots based around themes such as the four seasons, elements or pieces that are inspired by works such as "The Tempest".

These series are mainly large bowls with words from different poets or writers combined with images which I feel represent their ideas. I am happy to accept commissions and you can contact me by email.

Maria Murtagh

Pots from 2018,2019 and 2020.
I have been very busy with experimental shapes and glazes and I am pleased with results so far. As ever, all of my pots are made with  love to be used and enjoyed. My journey in clay continues!
Price Range Examples
Mugs 10 - 15 pounds
Small dishes 15 - 20
Medium dishes 25  - 40
Large Bowls from 55
Bowls with handles 35 - 120+
Small jugs 15
Medium jugs 25
Large jugs from 35
Vases from 18 
​Bespoke pieces priced individually
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Samples of 2016 Autumn Collection

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My General Collection

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Word Clay

​​I started using words on my work about ten years ago when I was making large scale clay murals with school children.
I love poetry and Shakespeare and I get great pleasure from combining this with my claywork. ​
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