SAGGAR FIRED GALLERY

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A saggar is a type of kiln furniture—a ceramic box-like container traditionally made from fireclay—used to enclose and protect pottery during firing. Historically, saggars safeguarded ware from direct flames, smoke, gases, and kiln debris, preserving the surface quality of the pieces inside. Today, saggars continue to be used to shield pots from flame contact and kiln damage.

For my work, I use a repurposed stainless steel beer keg as a saggar, firing it inside a downdraft brick kiln. My pieces are made from Cornish stoneware clay and are sprayed in layers of wild clay terra sigillatas, enhancing their natural surfaces with subtle depth and texture.

Before firing, I wrap each pot in carefully foraged plants collected from Dartmoor and the Devon coast. These organic materials ignite or smoulder during firing, leaving unique, smoky marks and textures on the surface of the pottery. This process creates a one-of-a-kind connection between the work and the landscape, embedding the essence of place into each piece.