Small batch stoneware ceramics, mindfully made
Designed with intention and curated with care, these are collections of the everyday things. The favourite mug you reach for first thing in the morning; the breakfast bowl which feels just right; the hand-poured candle which grounds, nourishes, or elevates in an instant.
Objects designed for life and made to last.
Slow-made in my sunny pottery studio in the heart of Athens
All my ceramics are individually made by hand from start to finish, using stoneware clay and raw materials sourced locally from European suppliers. I create all my glazes from scratch in my studio, each one is carefully formulated for safety and durability.
Each curve is considered and balanced to create a harmony of form and function. Objects made to feel good - in your hands and in your home.
Made to Order
Committed to the principles of conscious consumption and mindful living, I’m always looking for ways to minimise the environmental footprint of my small business and seeking to maximise its potential for positive social and ecological impact.
One way has been by turning my business model on its head and work primarily on a “made-to-order/pre-order” basis.
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You’ll find the objects which are available for pre-order in the dedicated online store.
In each listing you will find, a number of options for customisation (e.g. choice of clay, glaze colour, and also how you would like the pot to be glazed).
As your pieces are made from scratch there is always the option to look into additional customisation (e.g. size, colour etc.).
If you would like to customise your pots further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Made to order items take me between 2-4 weeks to make from beginning to end.
At busier times of year (especially in the lead up to the end of year holidays) the lead time can be longer, stretching to 6-8 weeks.
*These timeframes do not include shipping.
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All my ceramics are made from scratch in my pottery studio in Athens, using locally sourced stoneware clay.
My glazes are all formulated and made in-house, and carefully tested for durability and safety.
Love the idea but don’t have time to wait?
The ceramics process is long and complex. As potters we are working with natural materials and it’s common to have a certain level of variation between the finished pieces which come out of the kiln. Because of this, I always make a couple of “extra” pots in each batch to allow for the few which simply may not match the rest of the pieces in a set as well as I may like, or which may come out of the fire with small flaws (seconds).
So if you simply don’t have the time to pre-order and wait for your bespoke items, pop over to the ready to ship section of my shop - perhaps one of these “extras” and “seconds” will be the perfect one for you.
The Mindful Potter is an independent, woman-owned, small business.
Small but mighty, I’m committed to doing everything I can to create sustainable and ethical practices in my pottery studio and beyond.
Because I believe in collective action (and responsibility), especially when it comes to climate action and social equity, I also believe that every choice I make in how I run my business, no matter how big or small, will make a difference.
My efforts are imperfect. But I’m always learning and working to find ways to reduce the human and ecological footprint of my creative practice on the planet.