Crafts CouncilDirectorySophie Cohen CeramicsShaping up...AboutThis collection of largely functional bottles and vessels - a seductive gathering of strongly defined shapes, forms and finishes - explores how a variety of clay bodies are unified by a single glaze. A simple dolomite glaze is used across the hand thrown white, grey and buff stoneware, and groggy terracotta vessels. Whilst each piece is designed as a standalone work, when they come together I envisage a family gathering, with all the diversity of character and interactions that implies.Sophie Cohen CeramicsGreater London, Englandgrey stoneware bud vase/candlestick, Sophie Cohendesigned to be used either as a bud vase or candlestick, with a small round opening as part of a flared top. Finished in a thick layer of white dolomite glaze, the simplicity of the form is central to this piece.miniature vases, Sophie Cohenselection of miniature vases in grey and buff stoneware with a dolomite glazegrey stoneware carafe, Sophie Cohenhand thrown carafe in grey stoneware with a dolomite glazed interior, inspired by the traditional 'Admirals' carafeterracotta gourd bottle, Sophie Cohenhand thrown and carved bottle with a dolomite glaze interior. High fired terracotta.milk urn vases, Sophie Cohenwhite stoneware vases inspired by shape of traditional milk urns or utilitarian storage jarsShaping up...AboutThis collection of largely functional bottles and vessels - a seductive gathering of strongly defined shapes, forms and finishes - explores how a variety of clay bodies are unified by a single glaze. A simple dolomite glaze is used across the hand thrown white, grey and buff stoneware, and groggy terracotta vessels. Whilst each piece is designed as a standalone work, when they come together I envisage a family gathering, with all the diversity of character and interactions that implies.Sophie Cohen CeramicsGreater London, Englandgrey stoneware bud vase/candlestick, Sophie Cohendesigned to be used either as a bud vase or candlestick, with a small round opening as part of a flared top. Finished in a thick layer of white dolomite glaze, the simplicity of the form is central to this piece.terracotta gourd bottle, Sophie Cohenhand thrown and carved bottle with a dolomite glaze interior. High fired terracotta.miniature vases, Sophie Cohenselection of miniature vases in grey and buff stoneware with a dolomite glazemilk urn vases, Sophie Cohenwhite stoneware vases inspired by shape of traditional milk urns or utilitarian storage jarsgrey stoneware carafe, Sophie Cohenhand thrown carafe in grey stoneware with a dolomite glazed interior, inspired by the traditional 'Admirals' carafeMore from Sophie Cohen CeramicsProjectClassical breakdown