Meet the Maker - Steph Bowden Hughes

Hello, I’m Steph, a self-taught potter based just outside Stamford in rural Lincolnshire.

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My pottery started as a hobby that turned into an obsession and is now my job!

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Each piece is handmade on my potter’s wheel, bisque fired, then glazed by hand, and fired again making each one unique. I work with black, grey and speckled stoneware clay as well as porcelain.  I like clean lines and enjoy showing the contrast of the raw unglazed clay with simple glazes.  Most of my work is functional, with occasional decorative pieces. 

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I have recently started working with willow and love the smoothness of the clay against the rough rustic willow.  Together, clay and willow have taken over, it has all got a bit out of hand, and I couldn’t be happier!

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I really appreciate you taking the time to look at my website.  For more photos and updates please follow me on Instagram @stephbowdenhughes