View fullsize The second of two jugs that will be donated to The Exhibition of Jugs in support of Breast Cancer Ireland, hosted by Throwing Shapes on Friday, 27th June. This piece is finished in my umber brown matte glaze and fired in oxidation. It holds 800mls a
View fullsize I’m really happy to introduce Clan, a design studio and craft shop in Kilrush, Co. Clare, as my first stockist! A selection of my ceramics now lives there, alongside the beautiful work of other skilled makers. The pieces will be available to
View fullsize One of two jugs that will be donated to The Exhibition of Jugs in support of Breast Cancer Ireland, hosted by Throwing Shapes on Friday, 27th June. This piece is finished in my Linen Beige matte glaze and fired in oxidation. It holds 1 litre and was
View fullsize The last time I attended a pottery class was my very first introduction to wheel throwing back in 2023 with @lucyhughes32. Since then, I’ve been dealt a hand of luck and have been fortunate enough to work in ceramics. Though lately, I’ve
View fullsize Trimmed 60 mug bodies today, it felt great to get back into the flow of my own making. Handles are prepped and ready to be attached later this week, as I’ll be away from the studio, teaching and attending a porcelain workshop. It’ll be th
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View fullsize My website is now live at vtruong.com! While it’s best viewed on a computer or laptop, I’ve done my best to make it accessible on mobile as well. The site will serve as a hub for future online shop updates, answers to FAQs, and a way to g
View fullsize The little pedestal the stem vase is sitting on was thrown from the same clay body, but glazed in a matte white that’s been sitting around the studio for a while. When photographing work, I usually use blocks of wood or fabric to help frame the
View fullsize I’m currently testing two new stoneware clays that are a complete departure from my usual material, darker in tone and much rougher in texture. Before using them on any actual pieces, I’ll be applying my glazes to test tiles to see how th
View fullsize A linen beige stem vase, paired with a bright yellow strawflower. Like my other pieces, it plays with contrast—the exterior is lightly trimmed for a smooth finish, while the interior holds onto throwing rings as a quiet reminder of its handmade
View fullsize No better way to test a plate than by eating a meal off it. This one’s from a batch I made a few weeks ago and has since landed in the seconds pile. It functions well enough, but the wall design feels more suited to a restaurant setting than fo
View fullsize A small batch of matcha bowls was released as part of the Spring Collection, and I’d love to know, has anyone had a chance to use theirs yet? I’m really curious to hear what you think! 🍡 This form is an altered variation of my breakfast
View fullsize A warm pebble grey stem vase paired with a mix of dried plants. I do wish I’d held onto a vase or two from the Spring Collection, now that the weather’s brightened up, I’d love to fill a few with fresh flowers to bring some light in
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View fullsize Just clean @hartleyandnoble batts that are about to get painted with clay since the next production period kicks off tomorrow. The studio aka the nice room in the house that I’ve taken over and made into a studio, always gets a deep clean after
View fullsize Espresso cups, smallest pots I make, but they’re usually where my production begins. They nest perfectly inside my beakers, which then fit inside my mugs, making bisque firing way more efficient. Lately, I’ve been thinking about making s
View fullsize When I first saw these pots together, the idea of an affogato set instantly came to mind. Small snack bowls with a wooden spoon, just the right size for a quenelle of smooth, velvety ice cream. A pourer for freshly brewed espresso. And the espresso c
View fullsize Nestled shallow bowls; one of my favourite forms to throw, trim, and glaze. Each has a small foot that gently lifts the shape, with glaze applied close to the base, leaving a toasty line where clay meets glaze. You can spot it in the last photo. Ove