Dreaming Bigger in 2025: My Creative Journey in Handmade Ceramics
Blog Post: My Guiding Word for 2025
Every year, I, Sapna of Raw Leaf Ceramics, choose a word to guide my creative journey. For 2025, that word is "bigger"—bigger ambitions, bolder creations, and braver steps as a ceramic artist. From throwing my first large-scale vase to planning an immersive month in South Korea, join me as I share how I transform creative ambitions into tangible art.
In this blog, I explore:
Embracing Boldness in Ceramic Design (2023)
Staying Open in My Ceramic Artist Journey (2024)
Dreaming Bigger in Handmade Ceramics (2025)
What "Bigger" Means for My Ceramic Journey
Steps Toward Bigger Dreams in Ceramic Art
A Moment to Reflect on My Ceramic Journey
Looking Back to Move Forward in Handmade Ceramics
Read on to discover my journey of pushing boundaries and embracing bold new horizons in handmade ceramics, from pivotal experiences at the Moondobang pottery workshop to exciting plans for immersing myself in South Korean ceramic traditions.
Looking Back to Move Forward
In 2023, my power word was "bold"—a year of stepping into new challenges and trusting my skills. 2024 brought "open," alongside the intention of embracing my identity as a ceramic artist. Now, "bigger" feels like the natural next step in my journey.
Join me on this journey of growth and discovery as I push the boundaries of what's possible in handmade ceramics. Together, let's dream bigger.
Landscapes and Memory: The Inspiration Behind My Core Collection
The Landscape Collection is a journey through memory and nature.
From the rolling tea hills of India to the sunlit shores of Kenya, each vase tells a story of layered glazes, gentle hues, and waves lapping at the sand.
This post explores the inspirations behind my core collection and marks the start of a new series reflecting on my artistic journey this year 2024.
Winter in the Studio: Preparing for Two Turning Earth Markets in London
The studio is buzzing as I prepare for two Turning Earth markets back-to-back. With vases, tableware, and new creations in the works—including a limited Raku collection and porcelain drinkware—it’s a race against time to bring these pieces to life. Curious about the journey?
Crackle-Glazed Raku: Unveiling the Timeless Elegance of Raku Ceramics
Forget flawless perfection. Crackle-glazed Raku, with its textures born from fire and a touch of the unexpected, transforms humble clay into captivating art.
In the realm of ceramics, where precision and predictability often reign supreme, Crackle-glazed Raku pottery offers a rebellious spirit. Imperfections become art, creating a captivating tapestry of textures, colours, and forms. This quick, harsh firing process demands a surrender to the unexpected – and that's where the true magic lies.
This blog post briefly delves into the world of the more traditional Japanese Crackle-glazed Raku, inviting a closer look, a moment of discovery. If you find beauty in the unexpected, let these pieces whisper their stories of fire and transformation. It may ignite a spark of inspiration and wonder within you.
From Flames to Form: Unearthing the Magic of Foil Saggar Fired Raku Pottery
Embrace the fiery dance of earth and flame, where handcrafted Saggar-fired Raku vases unfold. Unleash the Artist Within & Embrace the Unexpected: Dive into the fiery magic of Raku pottery.
Witness humble clay surrender to nature's palette, each piece a unique treasure echoing wabi-sabi's beauty in imperfection. Explore this transformative journey, unveil stories held within each vase, and discover the magic waiting to captivate you.
Beyond ordinary: Let these handcrafted individual creations captivate you with their unexpected beauty and stories.