David Rogers is originally from Lymington in the New Forest. He graduated in Ceramics from Farnham College of Art and Design in 1997 when he set up his own pottery business.

He moved to Bristol in 1999 where he ran his floor at Jamaica Street Studios before setting up his own work spaces: The Botany Art Studios.

In January 2007 Dave and his family moved to Milford on Sea near the New Forest where he has now set up Vinegar Hill Pottery. Click here for more details! The Botany Art Studios are still running.

Dave produces functional stoneware and sculptural raku fired pieces. His tableware is traditional, yet contemporary being simple but elegant in form, using his own handmade textural glazes that have taken years to perfect.

Stoneware is very high fired making it longlasting and durable. All of his work is thrown on the potter's wheel, evidence of which is found in most of his work - the David Rogers trademark is the circular throwing lines. Each piece is stamped on the bottom with his sign, a combination of his initials - d a r.