About 9 yard ceramics
Luke O’Callaghan
Potter
Luke O’Callaghan is a potter based in Louisburgh Co.Mayo on the Wild Atlantic Way. He graduated from the National College of Art and Design in 2002 with a BDes in ceramics. Shortly after he began working in a Dublin ceramics studio before becoming a Technician in the Irish Museum of Modern Art and then an Art Handler in the National Gallery of Ireland. 9 Yard Ceramics began when he built his own studio in the back yard of his house in Dublin. In 2022 he moved with his family to Louisburgh in Co.Mayo to establish a much larger studio where he now works and teaches workshops.
About the design and making process
The collection is minimal yet tactile, made to be comfortable in use and used everyday.
Pieces are thrown on the wheel, using a stoneware clay, dried overnight before being turned and finished.
Before firing, pieces are decorated with a coloured slip and then finished with a clear glaze.
Location is everything
The 9 Yard Ceramics studio is located in the visually stunning area of Louisburgh, Co.Mayo, half way between Clare Island and Croagh Patrick with beautiful views of both.
