kiltrea bridge pottery

It is here that the centuries - old handthrown pottery tradition of the Enniscorthy area has been rekindled. And a visit to the Pottery will let you see award-winning craftsmanship at first hand. The potter's mastery of these three elements is at the root of excellence. Kiltrea Bridge Pottery distinguishes itself as one of the few Irish potteries still using native clays, a unique blend drawn not only from County Wexford, but from Tipperary and Cavan, Cork and Tyrone. At the Pottery, this earthenware clay is cleaned, and blended, ready for the potter's wheel. In the potter's skillful hands, the clay is thrown, shaped and rounded. Once thrown, decorations and handles ae applied, followed by a slow drying period. Some pots are glazed, giving subtle shaded effects, while others remain their natural terracotta colour. The kiln and fire then do their work, firing the pots to a high temperature, giving them colour and strength. Beautiful terracotta using traditional methods. And finally, the task is done.