Welcome to Hay-on-Wye Pottery
Specializing in terracotta gardenware, and offering quality craftsmanship, William Parkes, with 35 years of experience, brings his expertise from Brook Street Pottery to create frostproof terracotta pieces. "To control the clay on the wheel takes the speed of the unconscious mind, the hands reacting to the movement of the clay before conscious thought is possible. The conscious mind can be the designer but the unconscious mind is the maker. Only through years of dialogue between the hands and the clay is it possible to control this seemingly mysterious process. It is my hope that this dialogue and the immediacy of the wet clay formed in that moment are preserved in the finished work."
Beautiful, functional pieces for your garden.
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Explore our unique terracotta gardenware, crafted with care for your outdoor spaces and enjoyment.
Quality Terracotta
Discover frostproof terracotta pieces designed to withstand the elements while enhancing your garden's beauty.
Custom Designs
Offering personalised terracotta gardenware options to suit your specific aesthetic and functional needs.
Arrange a visit the workshop just up the road from Hay to see the craftsmanship behind your terracotta creation and discuss your ideas.
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The terracotta gardenware from Hay-on-Wye Pottery is exceptional! William Parkes' craftsmanship shines through every piece, making my garden truly beautiful and frostproof.
Rebecca Dickinson
★★★★★