Florian Gadsby: a London potter at the wheel
London potter Florian Gadsby films mugs, jugs and vases taking shape, from lump of clay to finished glaze, with calm precision.
What it is
@floriangadsby is the TikTok account of Florian Gadsby, a potter based in London. His bio sums him up as a potter, author and YouTuber. The account is verified and has about 1.8 million followers, more than 60 million likes and nearly 1,200 videos. He's also the author of By My Hands: A Potter's Apprenticeship, a book about learning his craft.
Why we picked it
Pottery videos often get by on the hypnotic sight of clay rising on the wheel. Florian's have that too, but what sets them apart is precision. You can tell this is someone with serious training: even walls, confident forms, no wasted movement. He also shows the less glamorous stages, like trimming, preparation and glazing, which are exactly what separate good pots from pretty ones.
The videos are genuinely calming. They're unhurried, without loud music, and they leave you wanting to make something with your hands, or at least to look at the mug on your desk a little differently.
Where to start
- Watch a couple of throwing videos first. Everything starts there.
- Then find his trimming and glazing videos to follow a piece all the way through.
- If you want more, his YouTube channel covers the same processes in longer form.
- Readers can find his book through the link in his profile.
Who it's for
Anyone doing ceramics or thinking about starting. Fans of craft and slow content. Product designers. And anyone who needs a quiet minute in the middle of a busy feed.
Quick answers
Who is Florian Gadsby? A London-based potter and the author of By My Hands: A Potter's Apprenticeship.
Is there a lot of talking? Not much. The process carries the videos, with short explanations in English.
Is it verified? Yes, the account has TikTok's verified badge.
