Chris Inder

Chris Inder

Preserving the Past, Feeding the Future

Chris is a ceramic designer-maker working with porcelain. She enjoys the challenges and rewards of both the design and the making and aims to create pieces that are tactile and beautiful as well as functional, providing a distinctive collection for the table and home.

Through Chris's love of food, growing, preparing cooking and sharing, it was perhaps inevitable that her involvement with ceramics would come to focus on dining and tableware.  Chris recently graduated from Bucks New University with a first class honours degree in Ceramics & Glass, a course which provided her with the opportunity to explore the history of dining, not only of ceramics, but also furniture and flatware; this has informed both form and pattern in her work.

Having gained an insight into and working knowledge of some of the many processes and techniques associated with, and used in, the production of ceramics, it was important to Chris to utilise these in her work; particularly as these processes are themselves a reminder of the history and traditions within this craft.

"My work considers the ability of objects to symbolise identity, memory and culture. It is concerned with value and consumption and is designed to encourage quiet reflection on the tradition of both ceramics and dining and the value of time spent sharing a meal with family or friends".

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  1. Heritage Candlestick

    Heritage Candlestick

    These wonderful candlesticks are slip-cast from a mould taken from a 'Queen Anne' style leg. They are made with a thrown sconce and decorated by hand with fragmented images from flatware and furniture. They would make an ideal wedding gift or an unusual and unique gift. Learn More
  2. Heritage Mug

    Heritage Mug

    Wonderful and stylish hand thrown porcelain mug with a press moulded handle. Glazed in shades of blue, grey or plum that naturally compliments the natural warmth of the porcelain. Learn More
  3. Heritage Vase

    Heritage Vase

    Unique and individual slip-cast porcelain vase. Chris makes moulds from etched pewter wares, in this case a coffee pot which is then partially cast, so each piece is unique. The decoration is highlighted by the use of oxides and is glazed and is fired to be watertight. The vase would look splendid filled with seasonal flowers, a fabulous centre piece. Ideal as a unique gift. Learn More
  4. Salt & Pepper 'Weights'

    Salt & Pepper 'Weights'

    These fabulous handmade salt and pepper pots are slip-cast in porcelain using moulds made from old 8oz brass weights. The pots are decorated by hand with images from 16th century dining.  The stoppers are cork and  the base of the pots are finished with an old 5p or 1 shilling coin.  Ideal to create a talking point at your table or as a unique gift.

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  5. Heritage Bowl

    Heritage Bowl

    Gorgeous thrown porcelain bowl with press moulded handles. Glazed in soft shades of blue, grey or plum against the natural warmth of the porcelain. The bowl would make a lovely and unique gift Learn More

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