Lisa Mattas

Lisa works mainly with stoneware clays, as well as porcelain and terracotta, producing unique functional articles including urns, table, and tea ware. The stoneware articles are strong, food safe, ovenproof, dishwasher and microwave safe.

She is especially interested in the wood firing process and how the fire transforms plastic clay to a stone-like and durable material. The interaction between clay and ash at temperatures of 1250-1280’C is visible in the distinctive ceramic pieces where the flames and ash have softly marked their path. Beautiful surfaces are achieved leaving the outside of the pot unglazed in places allowing the clay to speak, as well as by using ancient simple feldspathic glazes and oxides. I am also inspired by the lifelong research and learning my ceramic practice brings me. A large selection of vases, teapots, mugs, bowls, and other tableware are offered for sale for your pleasure and for beautiful gifts.