Ballydougan Pottery... The Pottery |
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Sean O’Dowd, Master Potter and entrepreneur is the person behind Ballydougan Pottery at Bloomvale House. In 1984 Sean started his craft pottery at Ballydougan. Within a few years Ballydougan Pottery became known as one of the most innovative craft studios throughout Ireland. This was acknowledged in 1998 when Ballydougan Pottery won the British Airways Northern Ireland Tourist Board award for the best new project that year.
Ballydougan’s team of experienced Potters, have been producing a large range of decorative and functional pottery for many years. Our range of strong and distinctive designs have become our trademark. Every piece of work reflects the tradition and durability of stoneware pottery. From the raw clay each Potter at Ballydougan will skillfully produce his timeless pieces of pottery making sure throughout the process that it is cared for and finished to the highest standards. Ballydougan Pottery is synonymous as a well respected brand in the Pottery industry at home and abroad. Our extensive range of work is both functional and fashionable. All our pots are oven, microwave and dishwasher safe.
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Ballydougan Pottery provides a complete range of hand-thrown and decorated stoneware, the colours and design of which are inspired by nature: the Meadow collection and the Bramley Apple range, are just part of the selection that reflect our world of flora and fauna. In the workshop individual designs by the studio potter create classically beautiful shapes from the formless clay. Each piece of Ballydougan Pottery is thrown and decorated by skilled hands, using techniques employed by potters for millennia. Every line and brushstroke is unique. NEW: View our new and exciting full-screen, high-resolution panoramic virtual reality tour the Pottery workshop by clicking on the below image.
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The extensive range of pottery created includes the traditional Dinner and Tea services, cups, saucers, mugs, plates of all sizes, tea and coffee pots, storage jars, biscuit barrels, bread crocks and casseroles galore, and a glorious selection of Contemporary Giftware.
Each piece of Ballydougan Pottery is designed to be used and enjoyed. An extensive range of products allows you to add to your collection year after year. Ballydougan Pottery is available in leading Gift Shops throughout Ireland. Care of your Pottery.All our pottery is oven ware, microwave and dishwasher safe. It is ot for however suitable for use in freezers or to be placed directly onto hob. Ballydougan Pottery is designed to be used and enjoyed.
BALLYDOUGAN POTTERY invites you to visit the pottery and showroom where you can see the skilled process of creating from clay the beautiful shapes and forms that transform into items of giftware and domestic-ware, the trademark of Ballydougan Pottery. Seán ensures that visitors to Bloomvale House will have a truly memorable time.
“Timeless materials and timeless design in partnership” On 21st November 2006 Ballydougan Pottery won the Chambers Ireland Award for "Most Responsible Employer" in recognition of its social and corporate responsibility to people with disabilities.
Pictured (l-r) are Geoffrey O'Byrne Whyte, Chief Executive, Cityjet; Minister of State Noel Ahern T.D.; Seán O'Dowd, Ballydougan Pottery and Robin O'Sullivan, President, Chambers Ireland. |
The giftware selection offers contemporary design with a traditional feel that presents timeless appeal. Aroma burners, biscuit bowls, a range of candlesticks, wine carafe with matching goblets, soup tureen with ladle and soup bowls on individual side plates or punch bowl complete with ladle and pretty punch cups make gift-giving a pleasure. 
