Phil Rogers

Phil Rogers (1951–2020) was born in Wales and spent much of his career living and working in Rhayader, mid-Wales, where he established his pottery overlooking the Wye Valley in 1984. His work was primarily hand-thrown and functional, characterised by simple forms and decoration inspired by nature, including leaves and grasses. Rogers produced traditional bottles, bowls, jugs, and jars in the Anglo-Oriental tradition of Bernard Leach, using both salt-glaze and ash glazes to create a rich palette ranging from greys and celadon greens to warm oranges and deep tenmoku tones.

An influential figure in British studio pottery, Rogers was active in the Craft Potters Association and the International Ceramics Festival in Aberystwyth. He was also a respected author, publishing several books on his craft, including Ash Glazes (A&C Black, 1992), Throwing Pots (A&C Black, 2000), and Salt Glazing (A&C Black, 2002). Phil Rogers’ work is celebrated for its technical excellence, elegance of form, and deep connection to the natural world.