During my trip to Japan, I was fortunate enough to visit the Shunkaen Bonsai Museum in Tokyo. Having spent time exploring some of the city’s busier and more familiar attractions, i was really looking forward to experiencing something a little different — and Shunkaen certainly did not disappoint. Tokyo is a city of movement. Trains glide into packed stations, pedestrians flow through neon-lit streets, and towering buildings stretch endlessly towards the sky. But tucked away from many of the city’s most familiar tourist routes, is a place where time appears to slow down.

The Japanese art of restraint, balance, and the beauty of a single stroke

In Japan, calligraphy is known as shodo, meaning “the way of writing”. It is much more than beautiful handwriting. It is an art form in which the movement of the brush, the flow of ink and the space surrounding each character are as important as the character itself.

Welcome to a new chapter in my journey as a ceramicist and an introduction to The Pot Makers’s Place. Discover the story behind my new website, the forthcoming Seasons Restrained collection and follow me on my exciting journey to Japan, where traditional craftsmanship and centuries of ceramic heritage will provide fresh inspiration for my work.