At the beginning of her ceramic career, Belgium-based Patty Wouters explored different types of clay and firing techniques. Ultimately she focused mainly on making thrown vessels in porcelain, finished with terra sigillata, fired in a saggar. Her vessels are metaphors for beings in search of identity and balance, in communication with their environment. Her work contains a rich symbolism. More and more high-fired p
Jane Jermyn began studying ceramics in her mid 40’s, receiving her MA from the National College of Art, Dublin in 2009. She has travelled the world taking part in symposia, workshops, residencies & exhibitions in over 20 countries as well as demonstrating at international ceramics festivals in the UK, Japan, South Korea, Ireland and India. Since 2017 she has been an elected member of the International Academy of
Image credit: David Stacey Louise is a ceramic artist based in East Sussex. She makes hand–built sculptures with multi–layered surfaces. The muted colours and textures seek to emulate ancient artefacts. Every piece is unique and her designs are broadly inspired by folk art. The animals on wheels highlight the plights of endangered species. All the animals depicted in this collection are declining i
Image credit: Shannon Tofts Fitch and McAndrew’s activity throughout the festival is generously sponsored by Valentine Clays Fitch and McAndrew are internationally renowned potters who live and work in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Partners in business and in life, Doug Fitch and Hannah McAndrew were brought together by a shared love of slip decorated earthenware and historical, tradit
Joe started his pottery career in 1964 with an apprenticeship under his father Ray Finch at Winchcombe Pottery. It was during that time that he gained his first experience of kiln building when helping to build a new two chamber, oil fired kiln. In 1968 he travelled to South Africa where he spent three months with Esias Bosch before moving onto Lesotho where he was sponsored to establish Kolonyama Pottery. Here he d
