Will Papworth 'Short Mug in Indigo'

Dimensions - Ø9.2cm x H7.5cm

Materials - Stoneware clay 

Method - Hand-thrown and turned, fired in an oxidation atmosphere

Care -  Water-tight, hand-wash after use

Description

Will Papworth’s latest collection brings together a nuanced palette of moss and fern greens, matte black anthracite, and a vibrant, deep indigo. Working in stoneware, Papworth continues his exploration of form and surface, allowing glaze and clay to speak together. Some pieces are finished in a snowflake crackle glaze, while others reveal a more subtle crackle with natural variations where the glaze gathers and settles, creating depth and movement across each surface.

Fully functional, the collection includes tall and short mugs with firm, comfortable handles and a range of bowls designed for everyday use. Subtle traces of the making process remain visible throughout, including organic clay and glaze markings that honour the hand-made nature of each piece. 

About the Artist 

Will Papworth (b. 1996, Somerset, England) is a ceramicist and photographer, currently working in London. 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 has built himself a garden studio in East Sussex, where he taught himself how to throw and fire ceramics. Since the beggining of 2024 he has become a member of Standpoint Studios based in Central London. Here he works alongside other artists and spends time practicing, reasearching 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. 

Read more about Will's practice and view his full collection..