Clare Dawdry

I make useful pots that are well crafted and a pleasure to use. Bowls, mugs, vases and jugs are the foundation of my practice and provide infinite possibilities in exploring clarity of form and functionality.The use of matt and shiny surfaces and subtle colour changes achieved through layering glazes and often multiple firings inspires me to explore and develop decoration quietly evocative of local land and seascapes.My recent work has been focused on exploring glaze textures in relation to heat, changing firing patterns and experimenting with more varied forms to affect how glazes behave.