Anna Jones Ceramics

bristol

I'm drawn to the quiet rituals that often go unnoticed, wrapping your hands around a favourite mug, enjoying an espresso before the day begins, or placing a few seasonal flowers in a vase. These moments may seem small, but they are often the moments that bring us comfort, connection and a sense of grounding.

My collection of porcelain mugs, espresso cups and vases is designed with these everyday rituals in mind. Rather than creating pieces for special occasions, I create objects intended to become part of daily life, well used, well loved and reached for again and again.

Inspired by simple forms, soft colour palettes and the beauty of well made objects, each collection is produced in small batches from my Bristol studio. I create pieces that are designed to be used, loved and lived with for years to come.

At the heart of Anna Jones Ceramics is a desire to create pieces that become part of people's stories. Objects that gather memories over time, mark everyday moments and quietly enrich the spaces we live in.

I believe the most meaningful objects are not the ones kept for best, but the ones we reach for every day.

The story behind the business
Meet Anna Jones Ceramics

I've always been interested in the objects we choose to live with and the role they play in our everyday lives. That interest led me to study Applied Arts and later work alongside artists and makers, where I developed a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, thoughtful design and the beauty of handmade objects.

While creativity has always been at the heart of what I do, I found myself drawn towards work that combined creativity with wellbeing and human connection. This led me to build a career within arts and health, supporting and facilitating creative opportunities that enrich people's lives. It's work that continues to inspire me and has shaped the way I think about the positive impact creativity can have on our everyday experiences.

In 2016, I co founded Clay Collective in London, a shared studio for ceramicists and artists working with clay. Being part of that creative community was transformative. It was there that I developed my confidence as a maker and took the leap into establishing Anna Jones Ceramics. The collective offered far more than studio space. It was a supportive network that played an important role in nurturing my ceramic practice and helping me grow the business in its early years.

I ran the business full time from 2017 and today balance my ceramics practice alongside a return to working in arts, health and social care.

Working from my Bristol studio, I create each piece in small batches using slip cast porcelain. I'm continually drawn to porcelain for its strength, delicacy and luminous quality. By colouring the clay itself, I create soft contemporary tones that allow the material to speak for itself. Every piece is carefully finished by hand, combining thoughtful design with everyday practicality.

founder Credentials

  • Female Founded Business
Shore Dreamlands Espresso Cup. A selection of cups from the Shore Dreamlands collection, showing typical variation in decoration.

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