Douglas White is a lifelong potter with a deep-rooted passion for making functional ceramics.
His interest began in the 1970s, inspired by reading Bernard Leach and seeing the work of influential potters like Mick Casson and Michael Cardew in galleries and museums. Formal studies at Banbury and Epsom Art Schools gave him the space to practice making pots, build kilns, and learn from visiting potters such as Richard Phethean and Sidney Tustin.
Since then, he has continued to work steadily, finding both challenge and reward in the process of making. His pottery is hand-thrown and intended for everyday use, reflecting his belief that "using hand thrown ceramics enhances the quality of day to day living in a very real way." He fires to stoneware temperature (1280°C) using propane gas and works with a restrained range of glazes including ash, tenmoku, celadon, and tin.
Working from a rural home studio, Douglas creates individual pieces that bear the subtle variations of handmade work. He is a member of the Craft Potters Association.