Behind the Scenes: afternoon tea ceramics with Timea Sido

I first saw photos of Timea Sido's beautiful ceramics when working on a piece on the Origin Craft fair for the Guardian. At that point, I fell for the delicacy of her work even just in photographs - and I couldn't wait to see her creamy, filigree pieces in person. Her tea set was quite possibly the prettiest one I've seen yet; simple and elegant.

The Central St Martins' graduate now works from her studio at Cockpit Arts London, where she works with her loyal companion, her kilm, and I asked her to share a little about how she makes her pieces.

Timea says: "My tangled pattern has become my signature style and embodies every element of my work. My collection features tea light holders, vessels, boxes and bowls but my newest work, the afternoon tea collection, really captured my heart and imagination. It's all cake stands, cups and saucers, spoons and sugar bowls - everything you would need for a quaint English tea party (the milk jug and teapot stand will launch next year).

"I've always been enchanted by the countryside with its picturesque villages and charming tea rooms - for me, a delicious home baked scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam with a cup of tea is perfection. It's this magic that i was trying to convey in the afternoon tea collection - old-fashioned charm meets contemporary design.

"I wanted to create a cakestand with a twist, to create a romantic and elegant table centrepiece for any occasion. This one has a hidden vase inside the stand, which looks beautiful when you place lovely flowers in the middle - it really sets the mood for tea and cake."

Each piece takes two weeks for Timea to make, after a series of days spent making the pattern, assembling each piece, drying and glazing.

"I love being creative and if I'm not in the studio getting messy with clay, then I'll be at home painting or knitting or making something for my home. Creating things out of nothing is what i'm all about; it makes me happy and complete."
(Sorry the pictures are so small but hope it gives a flavour of her style!)