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DUNOON
MEET OUR ARTISTS & DESIGNERS!
CA R OL I NE BESSEY HND Ceramics
Born in Wigan, Lancashire, Caroline studied art, further specialising in ceramics
at Lancashire Polytechnic, gaining a Distinction award in 1986. Caroline is inspired by
current trends and styles and has worked for Dunoon since 1987 and, although she is
devoted to designing fabulous coffee and tea mugs, Caroline does not drink either of them!
J A N E F ERN BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration
Born and bred in Stoke-on-Trent, Jane always had an interest in drawing and painting
from an early age when she was encouraged and inspired by her family. After gaining
a degree in Graphics and Illustration in Manchester, Jane specialised in painting flowers
for books and commissions. Having worked on a freelance basis for many years, Jane
is currently working in-house producing detailed watercolour studies.
E MMA BALL BA Graphic Design
From Nottingham, Emma trained in Graphic Design at Nottingham University. After
college her first business was designing and hand stencilling plant pots, but since 1999
Emma has been illustrating and painting watercolours. Travel is her inspiration and
she never goes anywhere without her camera and sketch book.
J A N E B ROOKSHAW BA Combined Studies
Born in Wrexham, Jane now lives close to her childhood home. She takes inspiration
from everything around her, is passionate about colour and has a love of animals.
Jane has been associated with Dunoon for over 20 years. She received a
‘Gift of the Year’ award in 1994 for her ‘Animal Farm’ and in 1996, Review of the Year
Table Top Category ‘Winner’ for Moggies and Doggies!
J A CK DADD FSIAD
Jack first met Gordon at Staffordshire Potteries and worked with him to develop the
very first Dunoon mug ranges - a working relationship that lasted many years.
Jack designed the ever popular Richmond and Glencoe mug shapes and created
innovative glaze effects in the early collections alongside many patterns. Still in the
collection today are Jack’s Glencoe ‘Zodiac’ mugs.
CA R OL INE DADD B.A. (Hons) Graphics & Illustration
After working as design manager at Royal Doulton, Caroline took over her father
Jack’s business and was able to continue working with Dunoon on mug designs,
graphic and packaging projects. She interprets many artists’ work from Monet to
Van Gogh including the Gustav Klimt inspired mugs, and creates the fun, fact-filled
Informative Glencoe mugs.
MI CH È LE AUBOURG
Born in Durban, Kwa Zulu-Natal, South Africa and still living there, Michèle’s mother
and grandmother were both artists and so she grew up in a very creative
environment! Michèle studied art and textile design and now takes her inspiration
from nature, flora and fauna, colour, books, fabric, fashion and beautiful things! When
she is not creating beautiful artworks, Michèle is an animal lover, with a border collie,
three cats and an appaloosa horse to keep her busy!
CH E R RY DENMAN
MA Royal College of Art
Married to a diplomat, Cherry has been fortunate to live all around the world whilst
remaining quintessentially English. Currently living in China, Cherry studied fine art in
Oxford, then after a career in publishing in London, she spent many years illustrating
children’s books. Working with Dunoon for around 30 years, Cherry takes inspiration
from everyday events all around and constantly takes notes. She loves the challenge
of varied projects life brings her way.
DAVI D BR OADHURST HND Ceramics
Born and bred in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, after training in Ceramics, David
started his career as an engraving apprentice at Wedgwood in 1969 and later moved
to work in design and illustration, going freelance in 1992. He is very much inspired
by classic art and design (ie Greek, Roman, etc.) and receives a lot of
commissions for commemorative designs such as the Queen’s Jubilee.
S UE S CULLARD MA Graphic Design
Sue has always loved illustrated books and after a BA (Hons) in Illustration at
Camberwell Art College followed by an MA in Graphic Design at the Royal
College of Art, Sue has had a successful career as an illustrator. Inspirations for
her work come from Victorian watercolours, wood engravings and her love of
Christmas themed art has made her the ideal choice for Dunoon’s annual dated
mug and plate series! Sue has worked with Dunoon since 1983.
A I L E E N MORLEY BA (Hons) Fashion & Textiles
Born in Bolton in Lancashire, at a young age her love of art and painting led Aileen
to study art and textiles. After completing a degree in Fashion and Textiles in
Liverpool, Aileen started working in the ceramic industry - for Minton, Royal
Worcester and Spode to name a few, before going freelance in 2009 where her
love of floral designs, particularly printed textiles, can be seen across her designs.
R I CH A RD PARTIS BA (Hons) Graphics
Born in Bath in Somerset, Richard lived in Wiltshire until 2004 when he moved to an
old farmhouse in the Tamar Valley in Cornwall. An interest in natural history led
Richard to draw in detail wildlife and nature subjects. He received a BA Hons in
Graphic Design from Bath Academy of Art. Working with Dunoon for over 23 years
his rural surroundings are his inspiration for his natural history designs and the
technical subjects of cars and aircraft are inspired by their beauty and history.
K AT E MAWDSLEY BA (Hons) Fashion & Textiles
Kate was born in Lancashire and lived in London for 20 years where she studied
Fashion and Textiles at Middlesex University. After working in the fashion industry,
Kate specialised in illustration and has been involved with Dunoon for 20 years,
exploring subjects and different styles of artwork to keep her designs fresh
and exciting.
K AT H Y PICKLES
BA (Hons) Art History
A Londoner by birth, Kathy now resides in the remote Orkney Islands off Scotland!
Having studied history of art, Kathy’s love of flowers and gardens led her to develop
her skills as a botanical artist, winning five gold medals for botanical painting from the
Royal Horticultural Society (1991 - 96). Kathy has been painting floral designs for
Dunoon for 20 years.
Dunoon Ceramics Limited
Unit 5, Walton Industrial Estate, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 ORY, England.
Telephone: (01785) 817414 Fax: (01785) 812322 Email: [email protected] www.dunoonmugs.co.uk
DUNOON
CE L E B R AT I N G 4 0 Y E A R S
OF BR I T I S H MA N UFA CT UR I N G !
1974 - TH E B E G I N N I N G !
Dunoon is a thriving family business which began manufacturing the highest quality
mugs in 1974 when the company was formed by two former executives of
Staffordshire Potteries Ltd, Gordon Smith and Bill Harvey, both of whom were
committed to the concept of producing quality ranges of stoneware mugs, filling a
gap in the market with user friendly, beautifully designed original mugs.
After receiving backing from the Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation
and The Highlands and Islands Development Board, Dunoon in Argyll, Scotland
was selected as the ideal location of the first factory and
Dunoon Ceramics Ltd was born!
Gordon Smith
founder of Dunoon Ceramics Ltd.
The first firing of the new kiln was of 72 mugs
for displaying at the Highland Trade Fair in
Scotland. The gamble paid off as orders
started to flow in, skilled operatives
were recruited and production began.
Dunoon was soon selling mugs worldwide
and to major high street retailers such as
Harrods, Saks and Bloomingdales.
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on the Dunoon stand at the
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endorsed all Dunoon mugs
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of Scotland.
Margaret Thatcher
former Prime Minister
of Britain meets
Peter Smith
on the Dunoon
stand in Dubai.
Dunoon started production with three
mug shapes; Arran, Mull and Skye.
The first designs were by Jack Dadd who
went on to work as a design consultant
with Dunoon for over 20 years.
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the Arran
Odin pattern on
the Skye shape.
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1982 - EXPAN S I ON
In 1982 a new factory in Stone, Staffordshire, the heart of the ceramic industry was opened
and under Gordon’s management Dunoon developed a policy of working with numerous
designers and artists to constantly update its ranges with new designs and unique mug
shapes in both Stoneware and Fine Bone China.
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Dunoon used slip casting instead of the more conventional
‘jollying’ machine-made technique employed
by other mug manufacturers to guarantee a fine,
lightweight mug; a method still used today.
As Dunoon’s popularity expanded so did the product
ranges with the inclusion of kitchenware and teapots
whilst the family input and dedication to the business
was strengthened with Gordon’s sons, Peter and Alan
taking roles within the company. The Smiths took
sole control of Dunoon in 1989 when their
business partner was bought out.
Export markets expanded to include Canada, Australia, USA
Europe and Asian markets such as Taiwan, Japan, Korea
and China.
Picturesque
Stone.
Dunoon mugs
can be found
in major stores
worldwide!
2007 - WOR K I N G F OR T H E F UT UR E
Production was consolidated to Stone, though a shop still remains in Scotland and Dunoon is very loyal to its Scottish
roots producing ranges dedicated to Scottish themes and customers. The growth in popularity of speciality coffee and
teas has led to increasing sales and demand for both finer quality and unusual mug design which is Dunoon’s strength.
The Smith family tradition of work within the pottery industry, which has spanned over 100 years continues
with the introduction of Harriet, Alan’s daughter
‘Eden’
into the sales team at Dunoon.
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DUNOON
AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR MANUFACTURING METHODS!
Skilled craftsmen and quality control are the key to Dunoon’s philosophy of producing the highest quality mugs,
well designed in both shape and pattern and manufactured with the greatest care for the discerning customer.
Dunoon uses a high quality Fine Bone China clay from Cornwall, South West England which contains
50% crushed animal bone to give the mugs a translucency, bright whiteness and strength. Dunoon uses local
skilled craftsmen for each stage of manufacture, many of whom have worked for the company for many years.
1. MOULD MAKERS
The Blunger
mixing slip.
Plaster moulds are made.
2. SLIP MAKING
Slip is mixed up.
3. CASTING
The slip is used to fill the moulds,
a process called casting. Excess
slip is drained from
the mould.
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6. HANDLERS
7. FIRING
The first firing is in
a Biscuit Kiln where
the mugs are fired
over eleven hours at
a temperature of
1220˚C.
The handle which has been cast
separately is then glued to the
mug body with the aid of
extra slip. The mug is cleaned
again and placed into the
kiln.
8. GRINDING
The biscuit mugs are
inspected and any
imperfections are ground
off with a sanding belt.
9. POLISHING
The biscuit mugs are then
polished in a vibro mill.
11. LITHOGRAPHING
10. GLAZING
Glaze is applied by hand dipping. Once
dry, the glazed mug is fired for a second
time over seven hours at 1080˚C.
The mug design is printed as a transfer
called a litho which is applied to the mug
with a squeegee before a final firing at
825˚C.
The finished mugs are
inspected and passed
with application of
the Dunoon shield.
DUNOON
CE L E B R AT I N G 4 0 Y E A R S
OF BR I T I S H MA N UFA CT UR I N G !
Dunoon is a thriving family business manufacturing the highest quality Fine Bone China mugs in
its factory in Stone, Staffordshire: the heart of the British pottery industry.
Dunoon first started production in the pretty seaside town of Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland in 1974.
Dunoon’s commitment to using highly skilled craftsmen has established its long held reputation
for beautifully designed products.
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Today’s Dunoon range is made up
of nearly 1000 different mug designs
which feature a number of
innovative mug shapes in various
sizes from small and dainty to
large and oversize.
.
1974
Hot Spots, Starburst,
Warm Hearts, and Zoobidoo on
a variety of Dunoon mug shapes.
1982 - Fine Bone China production
begins from our factory in Stone,
Staffordshire.
Today the inspected
and passed finished
mugs are endorsed
with the application
of the Dunoon shield.
Since the first Stoneware designs to
today’s Fine Bone China collection, our strength is
in producing superior mugs that are objects of
beauty and yet practical for everyday usage.
Dunoon’s philosophy of producing the highest quality mugs, well designed in both shape and pattern and
manufactured with the greatest care for the discerning customer, begins by using the finest clay available from
Cornwall, South West England, which gives Dunoon mugs their translucency, bright whiteness and strength.
Dunoon’s talented craftsmen use a process known as ‘slip casting’ (using liquid clay: not machine made)
to achieve a finished mug that is fine to touch, light to hold and a pleasure to use.
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Over 250 new designs are introduced each year, many of which
necessitate over 15 colours: a specialist skill and time consuming process
giving our mugs rich shades and hues not often seen in ceramics.
Designs are created by both a talented ‘in-house’ design team and a wide
portfolio of gifted freelance artists, many of whom have been associated
with Dunoon for over 25 years – giving Dunoon a wide range of
decorations from on trend and contemporary themes to elegantly
timeless classic styles.
Dunoon mugs are sold in top stores in the UK and Worldwide in over
60 countries including most European markets, Asian markets such as
Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China, plus Australia and the North
American markets of Canada and the USA.
We are proud to say that tea and coffee aficionados
claim their drinks ‘taste so much nicer in a
Dunoon mug’.
Dunoon Ceramics Limited
Unit 5, Walton Industrial Estate, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 ORY, England.
Telephone: (01785) 817414 Fax: (01785) 812322 Email: [email protected] www.dunoonmugs.co.uk