Notes from the studio — reflections on craft, the rituals of tea, and the slow, intentional process behind each piece of pottery.

Why we forage ash from local fireplaces and sawmills — and what it teaches us about letting go of control.

How we dig, process, and test wild clays from the Gauja river valley — and why local materials matter.

A 14-hour firing at 1240°C. The kiln, the flames, the waiting — and the moment of opening.