Ian Henderson
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I first worked with clay as a teenager at Rochdale Art College, my interest then lay dormant for many years until a trip to Japan reminded me of what I was missing.
Most of my work is wheel-thrown, typically with black clay, then decorated with very lightly applied slip and glaze. This produces subtle and irregular textures over simple forms. I also raku fire some pieces to produce distinctive, unpredictable crackle and metallic effects.
Many of my pieces adopt “functional” forms; however, they are intended for display rather than for practical use.
Most of my work is wheel-thrown, typically with black clay, then decorated with very lightly applied slip and glaze. This produces subtle and irregular textures over simple forms. I also raku fire some pieces to produce distinctive, unpredictable crackle and metallic effects.
Many of my pieces adopt “functional” forms; however, they are intended for display rather than for practical use.
