Northern Lights mug, handcrafted by Mud Ireland in Co. Armagh.

This design is inspired by the Aurora Borealis, featuring a midnight glaze, with overlayed aqua green which emulates the streaks of colour which can be seen in the arctic night sky, a smooth slip trailed texture underneath adds an extra dimension to the glazes. Size: approx 8.5cm x 8.5cm.

About the maker :

Josh has been a ceramicist for the past 7 years, originally studying Foundation Art and Design at Ulster University with the goal of becoming an animator. during his foundation year he fell in love with ceramics and swapped his computer for the clay, immediately drawn the tangible, tactile nature of the craft.

Josh  spent 4 summers working as an apprentice to Sean O Dowd at Ballydougan Pottery, whilst also studying Ceramics Jewellery and Silversmithing in the Ulster University. On the completion of his degree, he began working in Loaf Pottery before starting his own Business Mud Ireland Pottery.

Now based in Portadown, Josh runs Mud Ireland with his wife Holly, producing finely crafted porcelain tableware and teaching a range of classes.