Samuel Sparrow
I am a potter and maker based in Thornhill. I produce wheel-thrown tableware and objects that celebrate simplicity and functionality, highlighting the inherent beauty of objects that are made by hand.
Images of Studio
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About My Practice
I live and work in Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, with my wife Laura and three young sons: Rowan, Elliot and Louie.
Having studied Design at Glasgow School of Art, I went on to work for Habitat and Ikea before turning away from mass production and establishing a studio based on my own design principles.
Tools & Materials
My new studio is within the recently redeveloped Old School Thornhill (OST), a short walk from my home.
I use stoneware clay and simple glazes to create tableware and objects made to be used and enjoyed.
Examples of work
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