Hello, welcome to my pottery.
My name is Ian Murdoch, I am a potter and I live and work in the countryside in the Scottish Borders.
The pottery I make tries to strike a balance between the practical and the artistic.
I like the idea of something being of use: a plate to eat from, a bottle to display flowers or contain wine; a jug from which to pour milk or water.
But I am also intrigued by a decorated pot’s ability to say to the world “here I am” or “this is my place”, whether it be on a mantelpiece, a kitchen table or in an office or gallery.
Making the space it inhabits feel alive, eloquently filled, it’s form and decoration pleasing to the eye, the heart and the soul.
Ian Murdoch
I also run pottery classes for small groups and individuals.
Within an informal creative environment, I encourage people to learn through hands on participation and develop skills, confidence and artistic ability
The classes are fun, relaxed, and enjoyable.
I teach a variety of hand building techniques, with a regular opportunity for everyone to try throwing on the wheel, if you so wish.
The sessions are one and a half to two hours long, held in the evening, morning or afternoon with cakes and scones served to encourage discussion of work and ideas.