Mashiko Museum Residency Program

Mashiko Museum Residency Program Spring 2026

Jessica Mason
（Potter・England）

Residence: Sunday, 12 April – Thursday, 18 June 2026

Artist Message

My work is focused on the sensitive interaction between maker and material. I consider the evolution of each piece as being intrinsically linked to the patterns of daily life and centred around the joy of enjoying food with others. Primarily, I make thrown functional ware, from my studio in Stoke-on-Trent which I fire in a reduction atmosphere.

Growing up in Devon, I was first introduced to working with clay at Hollyford Pottery by the Slipware Potter Doug Fitch who inspired within me a deep respect for Studio Ceramics. I also studied at Chelsea College of Arts London, and more recently on the Diploma Course at Clay College in Stoke-on-Trent.

I am looking forward to being the first Clay College graduate to partake in the residency exchange at the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art. I will look to explore the relationships and differences in the ceramics histories, materials and heritage of Stoke and Mashiko through a new body of work.

Jessica Mason

CV

2008	Work Experience with Slipware Potter Doug Fitch at Hollyford Pottery, Devon
2011-2014	BA (Hons) Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art & Design, London
2018	Ceramics Work Placement, Seville \| Supported by the Erasmus+ Creative Industries Grant
2019-2021	Studio Ceramics Diploma Clay College, Stoke-on-Trent \| Supported by Adopt a Potter grant
2021	British Ceramics Biennale, Ceramics Cities Exchange, Kasama & Clay College
2022	The Eaton Fund, Women Artist Grant Ruthin Craft Centre, Emerging Maker Retail Showcase Award
2024	‘Held Ground by Jessica Mason’ Solo Show, Klei, London
2025	Aa2a Residency at Loughborough University \| Supported by the Aa2a Artist Support Fund

Works

Events

Artist Talk

Friday, 17 April 2026 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
【Location】Mashiko Arts & Crafts Residence

Workshop

Friday, 8 May 2026, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
【Location】Pottery Studio

Exhibition

Sunday 7 June 2026 – Sunday 14 June 2026 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
【Location】Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art, Exhibition Room 3
※Closed on Monday, 8 June

Gallery Talk

Sunday, 7 June 2026, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
【Location】Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art, Exhibition Room 3

Open Studio

We plan to hold this event on multiple occasions.
Details such as dates and times will be announced on our museum's social media channels as they become available.
【Location】Pottery Studio

*All events are free, no booking is required for any event except workshops, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Please note that content may change; details will be announced via social media.