Nancy presents a range of contemporary ceramics with a strong emphasis on form, inspired by her love for ageing industrial buildings. Naturally occurring colours and textures bring a grounded, earthy element and Nancy describes her work as a conversation between these two worlds, thus drawing attention to the material composition of clay itself. Functional yet …
Marie Canning is a Ceramic Artist who’s artwork conveys the message that we are interconnected with nature and animals. Her creations are a tangible reminder of the beauty, individuality and spirit of the animal world. Through her thoughtfully and intricately crafted porcelain pieces, which feature animals in a gentle and playful light, she encourages us …
Katie Bentley Ceramics was established in 2015; after graduating from the University of Sunderland, Katie moved back home to Leeds with a small top-loading kiln where she began creating her first collection. In 2020 she took on her first full-time employee and in 2021 Elora and Taylor joined the team. All products are designed and …
Handbuilt vases, wall pieces, boxes, bottles and vessel forms with washes of cobalt and copper over a matt white glaze sometimes adding a ‘pop’ of yellow, on top of textured surfaces. Dianne wants to evoke a feeling of the seashore and coastline so these are imagined seascapes/landscapes rather than illustrating a specific view. Also new …
The land is abound with hidden memory, folklore and history both natural and anthropological. Sarah enjoys exploring these themes and narratives in her own work with a particular interest in ceramics, to find and present those half-forgotten stories of nature, humanity and the dreamscape it can inspire.
Rolling Roses is a range of porcelain homeware and jewellery produced by Nottingham-based ceramicist Leanne Ball. Inspired by the lace heritage of her home town she combines the purity and delicacy of porcelain with the intricate and beautiful patterns of lace to create a feminine collection of work with a textile-like surface. Her range includes …
At Object Ceramics, designer-maker Sally Bradley celebrates beauty in the ordinary, creating handcrafted, original tableware. Originally trained as a studio potter in Cornwall, Sally creates objects for function as well as ornament. The range includes bowls, plates, teapots and cups of all sizes, all made using traditional stoneware techniques with simple shapes and natural colours. …
Karen Howarth lives and works in West Yorkshire on the edge of the Pennines, a landscape which is a contrast of colour and texture. Richness and depth in Karen’s ceramic work is emphasised by the layering of coloured slips and glaze. The surface of the clay is worked onto using a combination of painting, mono …
Gabi’s highly decorative ceramics express her love of colour, texture and form. As a maker she enjoys the combination of throwing on the wheel and the slow, mindful decorating techniques. Her rich colour palette aims to evoke a range of moods, whilst the surface decorations bring a tactile sensory reward. Gabi was inspired by her …
Carol’s work draws inspiration from the colours, silhouettes shapes and industrial architecture of the North. This influence takes form through her deliberate choice of earthy red stoneware and the contrasting qualities of silky-smooth porcelain. The vibrant and rich colours of her glazes are skilfully achieved by firing a gas kiln in a reduction atmosphere, making …