Will Papworth 'Lidded Jar Celadon'

Dimensions: Ø 10cm x H 13cm

Materials: Stoneware clay  

Method:  Hand-thrown

Care: Watertight, wipe dry after use to preserve the integrity of the glaze.

Description:

This elegant lidded jar by Will Papworth is hand-thrown in stoneware clay and finished in a subtle celadon glaze. The refined, columnar form is softened by rounded contours, offering a harmonious balance of structure and softness. The translucent glaze reveals gentle variations in tone: an earthy, muted green with a smooth surface emphasising the fine details within the piece. 

The jar is watertight and topped with a flat lid, making it both functional and ornamental. Ideal as a standalone piece or as a vessel for small items, it reflects the artist’s sensitivity to material, form, and finish.

About the Artist:

Will Papworth is a ceramicist and photographer, currently working in East Sussex. Papworth received his First-Class BA in Fine Art at Kingston School of Art in 2019. His final year studies saw him sit for the first time at a potter’s wheel and he has been captivated by clay ever since. Following graduation, Papworth built himself a simple working studio in his garden, where he makes his ceramics. His work is entirely self-taught, and here he spends his time practising, researching and learning more about his craft. Most of the artist’s work is hand-thrown, creating stoneware, earthenware and porcelain ceramics encompassing both functional tableware and works of art.