• Nicholas Dover

    I’m a potter based in Bristol, a city in the south west of England. I moved into ceramics after many years spent in the world of music, a move which immediately brought me a huge amount of both energy and joy - I felt such an immediate connection with the medium. I threw myself into creating forms and textures that aligned with my aesthetic ideals and was soon making items that I myself would be happy to live with. For a long time I had felt fondness for certain pottery styles and elements - often Scandinavian and Japanese - so to be able to begin approaching those forms with my own hands felt, and still feels, like magic. I want to share the pieces I create with others who share my ideas of beauty and comfort, so here I am. To read a fuller version of my story, click HERE…

  • Maker's Mark

    My maker’s mark is my initial “N” in Katakana - the handwriting script the Japanese often use for non-Japanese words.

Stockists

Prior - Cabot Circus, Bristol

Molii Studio - Fishponds, Bristol

New Brewery Arts - Cirencester

Jar’s - Chew Magna

Corner Stores - St John’s Lane, Bristol

Architectural Plants - Pulborough, West Sussex

Kin Cafe - Sandy Park, Bristol

INFO

  • ORDER PROCESSING

    I try to keep all items in stock and ready to be with you in 3-5 working days, but if they run out I will either glaze new ones for you (extra 2-5 days) or throw new ones afresh (can take up to 2-3 weeks depending on item drying times).

    If you need items by a specific date, please email or call me to check and I’ll do everything I can to make it work.

    You will be kept informed and updated between placing order and receiving items.

  • DELIVERY

    All items will be delivered by UPS or Royal Mail and they usually take 1-2 days.

    Depending on when you place your order and what is happening in the studio at that point, it usually takes me 1-3 days to package your items and send them off.

    So all in all, I aim to get your items in your hands within 2-5 working days.

  • RETURNS

    If you receive your items and they don’t match your expectations, you just need to call or email me and I will happily arrange for return delivery so you can either exchange or get a refund. I only ask that you keep the original packaging until you’re sure so there are no accidents on the return journey.

  • BESPOKE ORDERS

    If you have an idea for an item you’d like in your home and think I might be able to help, please do call or email me at hello@nicholasdoverceramics.com so we can discuss what’s possible.

    A useful starting point can be if customers take a look through my instagram account to see glaze/clay combinations I’ve used in the past as a starting point for designing your items.