The Hope Collection: a ceramics exhibition at Fodder in collaboration with IHTTWC
Front of the Hope Tote
To mark its second anniversary in Hampstead, independent homeware shop Fodder is launching the Hope Collection, a ceramics exhibition created in collaboration with I Have This Thing With Ceramics.
A selection of Fodder makers were invited to respond to a single brief: Hope. What they made of it was entirely their own.
The result is a very limited collection of works, each made specifically for this exhibition. Brutes Ceramics responded directly to the rise of AI, fingerprinting an entire collection of pastel vessels by hand to celebrate and make visible the irreplaceable human touch in making. HoodMor, inspired by their children’s curiosity, has abandoned their signature precise linework to work directly with brushes and crayons, creating pieces that celebrate uncertainty, possibility and joy. Scree Ceramics presents pedestal bowls as elevated offerings, structures that support, raise and give visibility to the things we hold dear. Jode Pankhurst has made wall vases to hold the first signs of spring. Fern Taylor contributes a series of nerikomi wall plates, each bearing a motif of hope at its centre: a dove, snowdrops, forget-me-nots. Sophie Alda has gathered nine hollyhock vases into a field of hope.
20% of every sale will be donated to Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust, supporting projects that challenge hate, promote mutual understanding, and help build a more inclusive society for all.
To accompany the exhibition, a limited Hope Tote has been produced, illustrated by Emma Cantley of Mainly Breakfast, the iconic illustrator behind the sell-out Seasonal Eating Calendar and renowned food stylist.
This exhibition feels incredibly important for Fodder at this time, as noted by our founder:
“In a world of increasing uncertainty, and a news agenda that reflects the deeply damaging and divisive rhetoric spreading across the country, I find myself needing to hope in a way I haven’t before. Finding hope through craft, through the hand of the maker, and supporting the work of a charity that unites communities through shared connection feels more important than ever. I hope our small contribution will offer hope to others.”
Luci Noel, Founder, Fodder
The private view takes place on Tuesday 8th September from 5 to 8pm. The exhibition runs from 9th to 13th September, after which a selection of remaining works will be available in store and online throughout September.
Featured makers: Brutes Ceramics, Emma Johnson Ceramics, Fern Taylor, HoodMor, Janne Meijer, Jode Pankhurst, KJA Studio, Liz Vidal Ceramics, Scree Ceramics, Sophie Alda, Studio ERS.
About Fodder
Fodder is an independent homeware and ceramics shop, founded in 2019 and based on Hampstead’s Heath Street since 2024. Stocking handmade pieces from over thirty independent UK makers, Fodder is also available online at shopfodder.com.
About I Have This Thing With Ceramics
I Have This Thing With Ceramics is the platform and community founded by Jessica Charge, championing independent ceramic makers and connecting them with collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
About Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust
Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust (registered charity no. 1013880) funds grassroots work to tackle hatred, bring different communities together and build resilience through education and community cohesion.
Reverse of the Hope Tote
Fodder Hampstead
