So lovely to exhibit my work again at this amazing gallery. This time in the company of 23 glass and ceramic artists who have previously worked or studied at Sunderland …

Our Glass and Ceramics Degree Show took place at the National Glass Centre. My pieces (some of which are shown here) were made in response to recent events in the …

David Partington is inspired by 18th and 19th century ‘country potters’ and like them, creates pots that are ‘utilitarian and unpretentious’ both useful and beautiful. Instantly likeable, he is a …

We live in an age where sampling from other people’s work has become commonplace. In the music business, sampling and mash-ups of various kinds have been around for a long …

First, a confession. I study at the NGC so all I needed to do, to see the glass artwork submitted for the NGC prize, was to pop upstairs.  I finally …

A trip to the York Art Gallery, to explore the delights of a collection of wonderful ceramics with the charming title of ‘The Yorkshire Tea Ceremony’. This is essentially a …

One of the first things that struck me, listening to Layla Khoo’s Creative Lives talk is that she describes herself as an artist/designer/maker – the three terms describing my own …

Venice is a stunningly beautiful city – and I was lucky enough to visit it recently. Now, you think I’d be content to simply get lost in its maze of …

Eva Masterman is a socially engaged artist working with clay. What does that mean?  Well, I asked her when she presented her work on the Sunderland ‘Creative Lives’ programme. In …

I’ve lived by the Ouseburn Valley for thirty years. It’s a fabulous place for a budding artist to live, with galleries, workshops, bars and cafes within a ten minute walk. …