Nina’s intention is to enhance everyday routines & tasks by making well designed, well made, sometimes fun, clay vessels, good on your eye, in your hands & on your lips. Ceramics are hand made, twice-fired, finishing at stoneware temperature, rendering the work extremely durable. Most are oven/microwave & dishwasher proof, though not stove top. Nina’s …
Neurodivergent artist Sara Hood creates work to promote acceptance and knowledge of neurodiversity. The use of many different clay bodies symbolises the diversity of our society. The rabbit and sometimes other prey animals appear as a central agent referencing the fight or flight response which is prevalent in many neurodiverse conditions. Neurodiversity adds a richness …
Casting shows and preserves the natural beauty of plants enabling the form and structure of all the different parts to really be seen and appreciated – details that might not otherwise be noticed. These are picked up by the clay into which Caroline presses the flowers or foliage and then uses to create a mould …
Shelley Wilson is a stained glass artist based in West Yorkshire. Taking inspiration from the townscapes and landscapes near her home, she uses both copper foil and traditional methods to make pieces which are chunky yet delicate. Shelley deliberately etches her work to add detail and texture. She adorns her designs with polishes and gilding …
Isabella Anne Kelley draws inspiration from architecture and her surroundings, creating mesmerizing patterns and distinctive designs in silverware and sculptural jewellery. BRADFORD-BASED ARTIST: Our programme always features a wealth of locally-based talent, and we are especially proud to champion local artists this year, as we celebrate Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Inspired by the Yorkshire hills and coast and childhood memories of the West Coast of Scotland, Lorna makes stoneware pots for people seeking space and calm. Pots to be held, used and enjoyed. Pots that are tactile and designed to fit perfectly in your hands. Clay is earth and water, and Lorna’s ceramics pull you …
Inspired by a sense of nostalgia Natalie’s collage artworks often feature old maps, photographs and vintage imagery. This is then combined with hand printed papers, illustration and hand stitching to give the pieces a contemporary feel. The end result is an entirely unique piece of art for you to enjoy for years to come. BRADFORD-BASED …
Nicor Jud Craftworks handcraft small batch wooden products such as plant pots, candle holders and vases for the home. The wood they use is either upcycled or offcuts from local manufacturers. They also repurpose the wood from broken furniture and give it a second life. Circular design is at the heart and ethos of all …
Fizah creates linocut prints that are inspired by floral and botanical art, she mostly gets her inspiration from surroundings of English vintage florals, as well as South Asian textiles and native flowers. She is currently working on a series where she is exploring and creating prints inspired by her South Asian heritage, with the first …
Mary North is a ceramic artist, living and working in Keighley. All her work is handthrown and raku fired. She is well known for her turquoise pottery, which has a strong copper lustre. The copper matte pottery has very little glass in the glaze, which produces a surface texture that resembles velvet. The dark smoky …