About

Hello, I'm Jodie, the founder and maker behind Made & Matter, a small ceramics studio based on the beautiful Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. 

I am a self-taught potter who makes functional and decorative pottery. I absolutely love the tactile nature of pottery. My pieces are mostly wheel-thrown but I also enjoy hand-building and exploring the many different ways of making and decorating ceramics. No two pieces are the same and each mug, vase, bowl or vessel is approached as it's own unique canvas.

I have always had a love of surface pattern and mark-making, and have a degree in Printed Textiles from Loughborough University. This love of mark making has played a big part in finding my own ceramic decorating style and is something that is constantly evolving as I learn more about the endless possibilities in ceramics. My inspiration comes from the stunning welsh landscape where I live. A perfect blend of ruggedly beautiful coastline, pristine beaches, and luscious forests with the Snowdonia mountain range in the distance. 

I like to play around with transparency and opacity to build up layers of colour and create an abstract painting of the local landscape. In each piece I try to encapsulate a sense of movement and energy using a variety of paint applications and differing brushstroke. I also like my pieces to have a sense of calm within them, an appreciation for the natural beauty around us and those softer, quieter moments that can sometimes be missed in the busyness of modern day living. I use sgraffito and pencil and sometimes even a splash of gold to add detail that further enhances each piece.

I believe in craftsmanship and carrying the torch for traditional skills. I love the thought of a piece of my pottery being kept and passed on down through generations. I hope my ceramic pieces will be used and enjoyed for many years.