Colourful, functional pottery
Colourful, functional pottery
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FRAN'S CERAMICS
Colourful, functional pottery, handmade in Norfolk
Not much beats the thrill of having my hands in raw clay with its infinite possibilities. The feel of different clays and their endless potential for shape, form and texture make it a hugely satisfying medium for creativity.
I work from my studio at home in Norfolk, hand building in several stoneware bodies. Most of my work is functional – bowls, mugs, plates, vases and soap dishes in various sizes and styles – but I love experimenting, so I usually make small groups of related items before moving on to the next idea.
Colour is important to me and I’ve never been able to restrict myself to a narrow palette. The way glazes interact when layered or juxtaposed is fascinating: with varying levels of heat work and different clay bodies the results can be extraordinary. And I love contrasts in a piece – a smooth curved form with an angular or textured section, or a traditional-looking bowl with unusual feet. The scope for texture is huge – I’m a gardener and there is always a stone or a piece of wood or part of a plant out there that can be pressed into clay. Sometimes the results of experimentation are underwhelming but more often the finished piece brings joy along with more inspiration. It’s a deeply satisfying and never-ending creative journey.
I work from my studio at home in Norfolk, hand building in several stoneware bodies. Most of my work is functional – bowls, mugs, plates, vases and soap dishes in various sizes and styles – but I love experimenting, so I usually make small groups of related items before moving on to the next idea.
Colour is important to me and I’ve never been able to restrict myself to a narrow palette. The way glazes interact when layered or juxtaposed is fascinating: with varying levels of heat work and different clay bodies the results can be extraordinary. And I love contrasts in a piece – a smooth curved form with an angular or textured section, or a traditional-looking bowl with unusual feet. The scope for texture is huge – I’m a gardener and there is always a stone or a piece of wood or part of a plant out there that can be pressed into clay. Sometimes the results of experimentation are underwhelming but more often the finished piece brings joy along with more inspiration. It’s a deeply satisfying and never-ending creative journey.