Mark Gambino
Dedicated to his trade, Mark has educated and trained for over 30 years. Bringing joy and a wealth of knowledge to every student.
Every piece of hand crafted vessel is made and developed by Mark in his shop. This online store was to make his designs available to you. For any custom design, contact Mark directly.
After a casual visit to a potter’s studio approximately 30 years ago, Mark Gambino’s life was transformed, immediately being transfixed to the art and craft of the potter and the elegance and form of the clay. And for much of the last 30 years has been compelled to share his passion for pottery through the training and education of others.
The transition from novice to expert potter requires hours upon hours of practice, honing your skills and whilst you may become proficient in a matter of months, to reach the level that Mark has attained can take, in many people’s opinions, up to ten years. And for Mark, there is far more to pottery than throwing some clay and creating fine handmade ceramics, it is a journey of personal development and growth, time spent at the wheel offering many therapeutic benefits.
Today, Mark produces a range of handmade stoneware pottery, handmade ceramic tableware plus a selection of handcrafted ceramic vases, Mark also creates his own clay by blending several stoneware clays together including recycled clay and not to mention he has developed all of the glazes he uses on his wares in his own studio, where his undying passion for pottery manifests itself in his eye-catching and highly practical pieces. Amongst his catalogue of tableware, you will find handmade stoneware dinner sets, that could be made up of entrée and dinner plates, handcrafted ceramic mugs, fruit bowls and centre piece bowls, but unlike a commercially produced dinner set, every item will be unique – no two pieces ever being exactly the same, a sure-fire guarantee that every single item is lovingly and carefully handcrafted by the talented hands of this artisan.
Mark’s keen eye for design is evident in his eclectic selection of vases that features standard cylindrical vases of differing sizes, alongside some less traditionally styled vases, such as his circle vases, available with either one or three flutes, arc vases, cone and U-shaped vases which are suitable for displays of both fresh and dried flowers. Adding more than a touch of elegance to any room, these vases will almost certainly be the subject of much admiration and conversation. Mark also supplies a number of styles of ceramic planters online, various shapes and sizes, all finished in different glazes to produce a colour to enhance its own particular surroundings. And should you be searching for some truly unique pottery online, for your own home or as a special gift, take a moment to have a look at the charming dog bowl and the quirky toothbrush holder that Mark has turned his hand to.
The popularity of handcrafted pottery, stoneware and ceramics has never been greater, with skilled and committed artisans such as Mark making these products more accessible than ever, and with pottery as a hobby on the rise, Mark also has recently added a range of ceramic glazes to his online catalogue. When you purchase handmade pottery bowls or similar items from Mark, you receive more than a simple item of kitchen or tableware; you are receiving the product of his love and dedication, each piece the result of indescribable care and attention, which is the hallmark of Mark Gambino Pottery.