Final year, level 3 Art and Design students at Shipley College have explored the theme of making, drawing inspiration from British makers, their own interests, and the local environment. Their diverse creations on display at this year’s Saltaire Makers Fair include both practical and decorative ceramics, alongside screen-printed bags and hand-painted homeware. The students have also showcased their …
Many hesitate to discuss death, often associating skulls and skeletons with darkness. As a skull lover, Una challenges these perceptions, offering a fresh perspective on mortality. Her work goes beyond creating physical objects—it crafts vessels of remembrance, inviting reflection and contemplation. Often labelled as dark art, her jewellery instead provides solace in mourning and encourages …
The Baptist is a one woman show, founded by Evdokia Balatsouka originating from the foothills of Mountain Olympus. Her pieces are inspired by the ancients and skilfully crafted using time-honoured silversmithing methods, in the heart of Saltaire. Drawing inspiration from her Greek heritage and academic background in Theology & Ancient Greek, designs are influenced by …
He is a ceramicist working with coil and slab techniques. Believing this allows him a better connection to the clay and it’s origins. His work is created using his hands and a few simple tools. Using a colourful palette of glazes, under glazes and oxides to create illustration and sgraffito decorative techniques. He embraces the …
Rochelle’s practice is focused on exploring emotion, mindfulness, intuition, and play. They destroy the vessels they make, capturing the event in print and vessels alike. Creating the vessels is an act of mindfulness, grounding their emotions by focusing only on meticulously crafting. Destroying the vessels offers a space for play, to release control. This process-focused …
Rebecca is a ceramic artist making a variety of hand thrown and hand built work. All her work is Raku fired, a technique she loves for its exciting and unpredictable results. Rebecca pairs bold colours with abstract shapes and forms which celebrate the unique and often complex patterns of the finished Raku glazed surface.
Matt Cameron’s handcrafted stoneware pottery blends functionality with artistry, featuring rich glazes and timeless forms. His work includes elegantly footed goblets, embossed mugs, and lidded vessels, each meticulously crafted with a balance of texture and colour. Drawing inspiration from natural hues, Matt’s work showcases deep ochres, soft lavenders, and layered blues, creating depth and warmth …
LKGlassHouse is home to original hand crafted stained glass designs by Lois Keatings, created from her home on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border. Many of Lois’ designs are inspired by the natural world, from the wildlife of her local environment, to the more exotic and further afield; she also likes to bring some fantasy elements into her …
LS Ceramics was founded by Lee Simmonds when his passion for Ceramics wasignited whilst travelling around Oaxaca, Mexico. A maker whose work is distinctive, precise and meticulously perfected by hand. Ensuring a truly unique touch to eachpiece he creates. Exploring glazing techniques to further enhance the aesthetic beauty of each creation. From the Leeds based …
Katie enjoys walking and collects all manner of interesting or beautiful objects, such as feathers, fragments of bird’s eggshells, pebbles, seaglass and seed heads whilst doing so. Their natural patterns, colours and texture provide inspiration for her collections of ceramic vessels and jewellery. Katie’s ceramic pieces are wheel thrown or hand-built using clay bodies and …