Foraging for Colour on Dartmoor

Collecting Colour

Foraging for colour is a key part of our experience. We develop glazes and forms based on these moments.

Walking through a carpet of bluebells can be an incredibly inspiring experience.  The untamed landscape and the presence of these fragile yet tenacious flowers remind you of the wild, untamed aspects of life.  It encourages you to embrace the unknown, to find strength in vulnerability, and to discover beauty in unexpected places.

The sight of vibrant purple-blue flowers stretching out before you, coupled with the delicate scent that fills the air, has a way of stirring up emotions and the delicate bell-shaped flowers set against the backdrop of green foliage can spark ideas for exploring colour palettes.

Bluebells on moorland create a captivating and unique sight and these delicate flowers across the rugged terrain make a striking contrast against the muted tones of the grasses and rocks that dominate the moor.

The bluebells serve as a reminder of the changing seasons and their bloom heralds the arrival of Spring, a time of renewal and new beginnings.  Bluebells have symbolic meanings associated with humility, gratitude, and everlasting love.  Walking through the bluebell filled moorland evokes a sense of tranquillity and peace and you can’t help but reflect on your own personal growth and the opportunities that lie ahead.