Simon Olley is a potter and ceramic artist who is fascinated by the relationship that develops between man and man’s best friend. His thrown work combines illustration and sgraffito to depict and celebrate the exciting (sometimes imaginary) life of his Labrador Retriever (the least demanding of supermodels) in permanent, everlasting ceramic form – so much easier to keep clean than the real thing! He also undertakes commissions worldwide, often based around an owner's favourite four-legged friends.

Margaret has been working as a creative studio potter exploring thrown translucent porcelain with light for many years. It is the quality of light that is transmitted when fine high-fired porcelain is lit up that has driven her to explore ways of combining light within the porcelain forms. Her inspiration can come from anywhere stemming from the potters wheel and the nature of the material. She has travelled extensively which has greatly influenced her work, giving workshops at home and abroad.

The perfect opportunity to see two heads working as one. Drawing on their individual talents and strengths we have established a range of work that is both popular and collectable.
Inspiration is drawn from human animal and bird form on an ever changing basis. We use texture, rhythm and colour into the clay to convey movement presence and humour into the work, these qualities being all important in any piece.