Nicholas Mosse Pottery - Unique Handmade Pottery

Founded by Nicholas Mosse in 1976, after periods of dedicated training in England and Japan, he and his wife, Susan, established the business in a renovated mill on the family land. This beloved pottery studio has earned a global reputation for its beautifully handcrafted ceramics, inspired by Irish country living and the rich heritage of spongeware pottery.

Every piece of handmade pottery that leaves the Mosse workshop is a labor of love—hand-thrown, decorated, and glazed using a 20 step process and techniques that date back centuries. Nicholas, alongside a dedicated team of artisans, blends meticulous skill with heartfelt creativity, producing pottery that feels as comforting as it is beautiful. Whether it's a delicate mug or a charming serving bowl, each item tells a story—of place, tradition, and enduring artistry.

Every piece at Nicholas Mosse begins in the same way: with a lump of clay and a pair of skilled hands. The pottery is hand-thrown on the wheel, carefully trimmed, then lovingly decorated using hand-cut sponges dipped in vivid glazes. This is slow, mindful work—the kind that resists shortcuts and embraces imperfection as a mark of authenticity.

While Nicholas is the potter at the heart of the studio, his wife Susan is just as essential to the story. An artist and designer in her own right, Susan brought not only creative vision but a deep understanding of colour, pattern, and how people live with beautiful objects. The duo built the pottery together from the ground up—combining his hands-on mastery of traditional techniques with her eye for form, functionality, and the kind of charm that makes a house feel like a home.

• Handmade Irish Pottery Since 1976 – Each piece is individually hand-thrown, decorated, and glazed at the 19th-century mill in Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny.

• Traditional Spongeware Craftsmanship – Signature spongeware patterns are applied using hand-cut sponges, continuing an 18th-century Irish decorative tradition.

• Made in Ireland, Collected Worldwide – Stocked by renowned retailers including Bloomingdale’s and Tiffany & Co., and cherished by collectors globally.
  Sustainably Powered by the River Nore – The mill runs on hydroelectric power; clay and water are recycled in-house.

• Botanically Inspired Designs – Susan Mosse, a trained botanical artist, designs the distinctive floral and country-style patterns inspired by Irish nature.

• Crafted by Skilled Artisans – Each item undergoes a meticulous 20-step process; all decorators are trained directly by Nicholas Mosse.

• Visit the Mill – The studio, retail shop, café, and viewing gallery make it a must-see destination on Ireland’s pottery trail.

• Everyday Heirlooms – Ceramics are both beautiful and functional—dishwasher safe and designed to be enjoyed for years.

• Extensive Product Range – Over 60 forms across multiple patterns including jugs, platters, mugs, bowls, and vases.