After Japan

Julia and Alison explored some of the iconic pottery of Japan on their visit to this beautiful nation in July 2024. Celebrating their work, they are now preparing for an exhibition inspired by their reflections a Studio 40 Gallery in Dartington. Sat 19 July to Sun 3 August 2025 from 10-5pm then Fridays to Sundays.

We met while we were members of Studio 45, the pottery studio that used to be here on Dartington Hall Estate. We’ve continued our pottery journey independently and together, both creating and teaching within the local community.

Last summer we spent 3 weeks in Japan - two with our respective grown-up children, exploring and adventuring. Once they returned to the UK, we reunited for a final week of pottery indulgence. We began our journey in Kyoto, wandering through museums housing pottery several thousands of years old, and discovering contemporary pieces in tucked away galleries down quiet back-streets.