1. Why cottage ceramic?
The little cottage in my logo is inspired by my aunt's house in France, a place where I absolutely love spending time. It's a unique home, full of creativity, with a massive fireplace that gives to it a wonderfully cosy, rustic atmosphere.
And of course, there's Simone, the most spoiled beagle in the world.
But back to the story.
This house is where many of my ideas were born, and it continues to inspire me today. It's in a place like this that I hope to live now that I have moved in England: a cosy, warm, rustic home where everything around me has been made or restored by my own hands.
I dream of renovating an old house, restoring furniture, making all of my own tableware, creating decorative pieces, and growing a vegetable garden, with my cats Mirabelle and Billie, by my side.
Whenever I create a piece in my studio, I imagine it in its future home, helping to make everyday moments feel a little softer and more meaningful.
Using handmade objects every day gives them a sentimental value that goes far beyond the coldness of mass-produced items.
I hope this gives you a glimpse of my universe and inspires you to collect pieces with a story in the future.
2. From France to England ...
My name is Charlotte, I grew up in France and started pottery classes when I was about 6 in a small workshop near home, in Boulogne. I stayed there for 10 years and learn all the fundamentals of clay and glazes.
Being creative and thinking pottery was not a professional option at the time, I studied 2D animation at L'Atelier de Sèvres in Paris, and then worked as a Visual Development artist / Background designer for a few years. I loved my job but suddenly, the animation world slowed down and there was fewer and fewer offers or projects. No more budget; AI stepped into our world and created a chaotic mess.
After working as a graphic designer for prestigious clients, I decided to do a ceramic throwing apprenticeship at Agen, with le Bol.
During this year, I learned the chemistry behind clay and glaze, how to be more efficient when throwing pieces and develop my own identity as a ceramicist.
Along side, I launched cottage ceramic :)
I started doing markets and sales, then worked on bespoke pieces for customers.
In 2025, I moved to the UK and decided to start another career on the side, so that my company can develop with a safety net on the side. I did a PGCE and became a language teacher in secondary schools!
In the future, cottage ceramic will be a place to welcome you physically.
Somewhere you can come and rest for holidays, learn ceramics, either taking part in weekly classes, or having the opportunity to rent your own space to develop your practice and art.
In my craziest dream there will also be a coffee kind-of thing, and a shop, with lots of handmade pieces from makers in the area!
So let's make it happen!
xx
Char