On one of outings we stopped into visit potter

Sophie Hamilton

Her studio/workshop is located in the village 

of High Marishes in North Yorkshire.

As well as using the wheel she also uses another technique 

I had never seen before. She called it Jigger jollying :)

The Jigger is a mechanized arm that brings a template down onto a 

centered ball of clay that is spinning on a wheel mounted mold. (The first photo)

The above photo is the jolley part of the equation. The Jolley is

very similar to the jigger the only difference is the clay is molded

inside of a mold rather than on top of one.

Unfortunately I didn't get to see her use this wild machinery

but it was great to see something new.

She was sweet enough to show us around her studio.

The above photo is her gas kiln and the 

shelves along their rails for easy moving.

Her work was covered with vibrant flowers 

and beautiful blues and purples.

I was lucky enough to get my little hands on a beautiful

piece glazed with the gold, blue and teal circles.

Thank you for the visit Sophie!

Feel free to check out her website at

www.sophiehamiltonpottery.co.uk