Classic beauty comes to life in these subtle variations of colour, texture and form. John Girling's hand-thrown, hand-painted pottery, inspired by ancient Celtic and other art forms, is finished with a glowing metallic bronze glaze over a porcelain slip on a rough stoneware body. With a distinctive look all their own, these decorative yet functional pieces will add an uncommon beauty to your home.
JG2001 Vase. $20.00
JG2002 Candle Stick Holders (Pair). $36.00
JG2003 Bowl. $40.00
CATLG 34 Page Printed Spirit of Ireland Catalog. $2.00
In his hometown of Portadown close to the old city of Armagh, Ireland's ancient religious centre, you can find John Girling creating beautiful pottery in his studio nestled on the outskirts of the town. Bringing together influences from every era and culture, since 1980 he has developed a clean yet classic style of hand-thrown, hand-painted pottery. Each item is a unique piece of art that is elegant yet unpretentious and functional. His timeless spiral pattern, the finishing touch, is carefully painted on each piece to complete his artistic vision.
Classic beauty comes to life in these subtle variations of colour, texture and form. John Girling's hand-thrown, hand-painted pottery, inspired by ancient Celtic and other art forms, is finished with a glowing metallic bronze glaze over a porcelain slip on a rough stoneware body. With a distinctive look all their own, these decorative yet functional pieces will add an uncommon beauty to your home. 
In his hometown of Portadown close to the old city of Armagh, Ireland's ancient religious centre, you can find John Girling creating beautiful pottery in his studio nestled on the outskirts of the town. Bringing together influences from every era and culture, since 1980 he has developed a clean yet classic style of hand-thrown, hand-painted pottery. Each item is a unique piece of art that is elegant yet unpretentious and functional. His timeless spiral pattern, the finishing touch, is carefully painted on each piece to complete his artistic vision.