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The Pottery

The Pottery

Powdermills is the home and workplace of potter, Joss Hibbs. Joss makes a range of tableware using clays and other materials found around the moor, which are fired in a wood-fired anagama kiln. The result is a range of rustic tableware, all of which is suitable for the oven, dishwasher and microwave.

You can find out more about how pots can be made from clays and minerals gathered from Dartmoor, in the 'Making Process' section below.



Joss Hibbs

Joss Hibbs

Joss Hibbs has been resident potter at Powdermills since 1999, having been taught to throw pots on the potters wheel by Richard Phethean, and having completed two years of study in ceramics at the University of Westminster.

Joss is interested in making pots straight from the ground: she learnt how to find glaze recipes from 'found' materials by the late Brian Sutherland, and the glaze technology tutors at the University of Westminster.

Joss first visited Powdermills in 1998 to work with Nic Collins, and was introduced to Svend Bayer. Joss is indebted to these two potters for teaching her about building and wood-firing anagama kilns. A firing lasts for four days and nights to allow the outside surfaces of the pots to be naturally glazed by wood ash.

The result is a rustic range of pots designed for everyday use, which Joss believes reflect the landscape that surrounds the pottery. The pots are sold only from the shop at Powdermills.

(Photo ©DNPA)



The Making Process

Powdermills pots are made from local clays and other materials gathered from around Dartmoor, then fired in a wood-fired anagama kiln. If you buy a Powdermills pot, you really do take a little piece of the moor home with you.

Click opposite to watch a short film of how Joss makes pots, or click here for a photo/text guide.



Pots by Joss Hibbs

Pots by Joss Hibbs

Joss likes to make pots which are useful, particularly those in which to serve a Nice Cup of Tea with a slice of homemade cake or a scone:-

Mug
12floz
I pint jug
Small Teapot
Standard Teapot
Sugar Pot
Tea Plate

Other favourite pots to make may include:

Small Casserole
Large Casserole
Oven Dish
Pie Plate
Storage Jar
3 pint jug