Lansdown Pottery

Lansdown Pottery is a thriving pottery studio situated in the picturesque village of Whiteshill, overlooking the market town of Stroud in Gloucestershire, UK. Established in 1999 by Penny and John West, the studio has become synonymous with the creation of high-quality, functional stoneware, fired in outdoor kilns. The studio has two distinct ranges: Lansdown Pottery and John West's individual ceramic pieces.

Our Studio

In 2013, we converted some farm outbuildings into our current studio, showroom, and home. Surrounded by the rural beauty of the Gloucestershire countryside, we have been able to develop our ranges of functional stoneware, becoming known for our distinctive domestic stoneware under the Lansdown Pottery name. John has also created a range of individual ceramic pieces, wood and soda fired, which are exhibited and sold under his own name.

Where to See Our Work

• The Studio, Hill Farm: Our showroom is located in an old shepherd's cottage where visitors can browse our collections in peace. Please contact us on 01453 298567 to check we are there before visiting.
• Stroud Farmers Market: We have a stall selling Lansdown Pottery and some soda fired work on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month.
• Made in Stroud Shop, Kendrick Street, Stroud: This shop stocks our main ranges of Lansdown Pottery.
• Potters, Perry Road, Bristol: This store stocks John's soda fired work and some Lansdown Pottery.
• Rococo Gardens, Painswick: A small group of our Ocean Blue and Burnt Sienna Ranges are available here.
• Pottery Fairs around the country: Check our Diary of Events for upcoming fairs.

Order Enquiry Form

If you are interested in placing an order or would like to find out more about our ceramics, please fill in the order enquiry form.

Our Ceramics

Our pottery is mainly functional reduction high-fired stoneware, made in a gas kiln. We offer several ranges, each with its unique character:

• Ocean Blue: A classic, elegant range of stoneware that combines the cool, calm hues of the ocean with a hint of sophistication.

+ Options: Plates, Bowls, Mugs, Jugs

+ Other: Please specify any other Ocean Blue items you are interested in.

• Ash Blue: A subtle, understated range of stoneware that captures the delicate beauty of ash glaze.

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+ Other: Please specify any other Ash Blue items you are interested in.

• Burnt Sienna: A warm, earthy range of stoneware that reflects the rich, warm hues of the Siena landscape.

+ Options: Plates, Bowls, Mugs, Jugs

+ Other: Please specify any other Burnt Sienna items you are interested in.

• Celadons: A timeless, traditional range of stoneware that is inspired by the beauty of ancient Korean celadon ceramics.

+ Options: Plates, Bowls, Mugs, Jugs

+ Other: Please specify any other Celadons items you are interested in.

• Woodfired Soda: A unique range of stoneware that is created using the ancient wood-firing and soda-glazing techniques. Each piece is individually crafted and bears the distinct character of the firing process.

Materials and Techniques

All our work is dishwasher safe and oven-proof. Our ceramics are made from high-quality stoneware clay, and our glazes are formulated to ensure durability and longevity. We use a variety of techniques, including wheel-throwing, hand-building, slip-casting, and glazing, to create our distinctive range of ceramics.