Studio Nendo

A set of beautiful functional serving bowls.

Hand-built in the dark stoneware clay which brings out a deep and rich hue in my Mottled Green glaze.

Quirky “Little Love” wall plate. A fun way to spruce up your space.

Oh, what a joy it’s been creating these pieces. Sharing a little sneak peek from this series because I just couldn’t wait.

I hand-painted each plate in cobalt oxide over a neutral oatmeal coloured glaze, fired it at high temperatures, and then mounted it onto a wooden plank. There is beautiful gold hardware at the back so it’s easy to put up and instantly transforms a wall.

If you’ve followed my work for a while, you already know how much I love painting sea creatures. It comes from my love for the beach. There is something about bringing that feeling into a space that makes it warmer and more personal. Whether you live by the sea or in the middle of a busy city, pieces like these have a way of softening a bare wall and adding a story to it.

This series is not on the website yet. I am still working through photographing and uploading everything, but I had to share this glimpse with you.

I really hope you enjoy this collection. It feels playful, beachy, and very close to my heart. There is so much more coming your way. Stay tuned.

I made this piece as a sample for a café recently. I tend to take on projects that naturally align with my skillset and aesthetic. It makes the process feel intuitive, almost effortless, and the end result always feels more honest.

It also really helps when a client understands the nature of my studio. This isn’t a large-scale factory. It’s a boutique space where every piece is shaped, refined, and finished by hand. People come to me for something that feels personal, something rooted in skill and intention.

Commissions here take time, and that’s simply the reality of working with clay. From start to finish, a piece like this can take anywhere between 20 to 30 days. Throwing, trimming, drying, refining, firing, glazing, firing again, each step has its own pace and cannot be rushed.

It’s not about delay, it’s about process.

This has to be my favourite snack plate I have made so far. It feels minimal and modern, but still rooted in nature.

Dainty patterns, painted slowly and with intention. I imagine these holding little bites at a gathering, or sitting by the bedside catching jewellery at the end of the day.

Over the years, I have realised I am not someone who can separate beauty from function. For a piece to make sense to me, it has to be used. I do love sculptural work, but as a ceramicist I find myself always coming back to utility.

I need my pots to be a part of someone’s everyday life. To be picked up, lived with, reached for without a second thought. That is where the real joy lies for me. When something I made becomes a small, familiar part of someone’s day, it feels like I have left a piece of myself behind.

So yes, function matters deeply to me. And if it can be beautiful and impossible to ignore at the same time, even better.

A big, wheel-thrown salad bowl in Shino glaze!
Available on the website www.studionendo.com