Welcome to the website of
Marcus O'Mahony Potter


I am a studio potter making functional and one-off pieces, working with a range of stoneware and porcelain clays. My work is fired in an oriental style three-chamber wood-kiln and a salt-glaze gas kiln, both of which I have built myself. I am fascinated by the interaction of salt and wood-fire with the clay. These methods of firing enhance by forms and are a source of constant inspiration.

I am also a professionally trained Art and Ceramics teacher and have been running pottery courses for adults (beginners to professional) here at my studio for the past fifteen years. This year I am launching a number of exciting New Short Courses for 09. Individuals and groups can now choose from pottery courses on wood-firing, salt-glazing courses, raku or creative-wheel, with an effective use of time and lower cost. There will also be Japanese-themed workshops where food and ceramics make an exciting fusion!

 We are conscious of our commitment to the environment and our courses, particularly the wood-fire and raku are energy sustainable ways of firing quality ceramics. The setting is in a clean, rural environment, my studio being a sensitive restoration of an old farm barn. We have a bog garden where wild life can thrive. We grow our own vegetables which you can enjoy at the table. In this environment your creativity will be nurtured. To quote the potter Takeshi Yasuda “ Squeeze clay, it will trap you for a life time.”

Marcus O'Mahony  Garrycloyne,  Glencairn  Lismore,  County Waterford, Ireland Tel: 00353 (0)58 56694.  Mob: 086 2028756 Email: