A series of fortunate events From hobby to woman-owned business by Stacey McDonald, photos Scott Rose Stacey McDonald I moved to Rockford IL, USA from Canada in 2006. It was a classic ‘girl finds boy on eBay, shipping is a…
Paul Bailey looks at the mysterious work of Jean Tolkovsky Jean Tolkovsky. Jean has always been an avid reader and having spent so much time reading to her children, she decided her work should focus on childhood memories and experiences that…
For Cassie Sharman, a ceramic artist from Cambridge, the lockdown presented a unique opportunity Back in March, as the government announced the UK lockdown, many people were left with uncertainty and anxiety never experienced before. For artists and creative…
Keith is reaping the rewards of hard work and creative thinking With a long and successful career in production ceramics, Keith Brymer Jones became something of a national treasure when he first hit our screens in 2015 as one of…
Amberlea McNaught’s life has been a rollercoaster, with not a little serendipity at play A series of chance connections have led this extraordinary young woman to produce some of the most exciting work currently on the ceramics scene Amberlea McNaught.…
Kevin Millward’s recurring theme is “And then I get a phone call…” Kevin will be known to many of you as the course director at the Clay College and the consultant behind The Great Pottery Throw Down. He…
We frequently hear stories about the therapeutic qualities of getting your hands on clay, but it’s usually from the clients’ perspective. Richard Hedges took the bold step of moving from a 20-year career in drugs and alcohol services, to become…
Maryjane Macleod runs a successful studio in Devon, producing tableware and decorative work “I didn’t do pottery at school. I first came across it as an idea in 1983, when I was working in a print room doing graphic art…