ceramics

Ceramic Artist

Carmen’s practice draws inspiration from a diverse range of sources, weaving together personal experiences, emotions, and the organic forms and textures found in nature.

Her contemporary ceramics often echo natural objects, exploring the subtle relationships between surface, texture, colour, and form.

Through a process built on repetition and precision, Carmen’s making embodies patience and an immersive attention to detail.

Working predominantly with a restrained colour palette, she uses colour and contrasts to highlight the intricate patterns and tactile qualities that define her ceramic forms.

Carmen is still creating in her studio

Contact Artist

E: carmen@gabie.com
W:https://www.carmenstahl.com/
I: https://www.instagram.com/carmengabie.com_/
F: https://www.facebook.com/carmen.stahl

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Ceramicist

Sneha’s passion of ceramics was sparked in school and she feels extremely lucky to have been able to focus on her passion following her retirement in 2021.

Most of Sneha’s ceramics are functional and colourful pieces which are made on the potters’ wheel with a few more playful, decorative pieces.

Studio 2

Harrow Arts Centre,
171 Uxbridge Rd,
Pinner HA5 4EA

Tube: Hatch End
Buses:H14, H12, 182
Parking: Free car park

11am – 5pm open on these days:

Sat 13Sun 14Mon 15Tue 16Wed 17Thu 18Fri 19Sat 20Sun 21

Contact Artist

E: snehasceramics@gmail.com
I: @snehasceramics
M: 07590 224 999

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Ceramicist

All Zalina’s decorative  contemporary stoneware and ceramic pieces are both handmade and functional. As a hobby potter, she enjoys making a variety of shapes and sizes. Her range is extensive and includes plates, mugs, bowls and casserole dishes as well as birds and chickens to mention a few. She also enjoys the magic of pit firing.

Zalina collects ceramics for enjoyment not monetary value and is inspired by visiting other Open Studios Events and Ceramic Exhibitions where she can meet lots of fantastic potters willing to share their knowledge.

All proceeds from Zalina’s sales are in aid of St Luke’s Hospice and Macmillan Team.

Zalina also runs The Stables Christmas Fayre every November.

Studio 11

The Stables
31 West Drive, Off Lakeland Close
Harrow Weald HA3 6TX

Tube: Hatch End, Harrow and Wealdstone
Bus: 182, H12
Parking: Free on road parking

11am – 5pm open on these days:

Sat 13Sun 14Mon 15 Tue 16 Wed 17 Thu 18 Fri 19 Sat 20Sun 21

Contact Artist

E: dewanzalina@yahoo.co.uk
W: https://zalinaceramics.com
T: 07525 400954


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Ceramic Artist

Nicole works in her garden studio using a variety of clays; stoneware, earthenware, porcelain and crank, in as many different ways as she can envisage; throwing, slab building, coil building and sculpting. She mixes her own glazes using oxides and stains to colour them. She likes to try out different glaze methods; dipping, spraying, painting and wax resist. Such a variety of materials and methods results in a variety of ceramic pieces; functional, sculptural, fun and serious, but all made with care and consideration of the final piece.

Nicole’s work reflects her life caring for two adult children with cystic fibrosis. To be successful (and sane) in this situation one must be flexible and rigid at the same time, with infinite patience, an enormous sense of humour and an appreciation of the importance of fun whilst dealing with serious situations.

To buy or commission a piece you can go through her website www.nlceramics.org and she will welcome the opportunity to go on a clay adventure together.

Nicole is still creating in her studio

Contact Artist

E: nlceramics@nlceramics.org
I: @nlceramics
W: www.nlceramics.org
M: 07876 010760

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Ceramicist

Riecha has observed and experimented with different art forms but her first and foremost enduring artistic joy is the most tactile of all: Ceramics.

She uses a melange of wheel thrown and hand building techniques in her pieces. She sees herself as a creative facilitator as well as an artist. As an artist her clients appreciate her ability to understand their vision and interpret them through the medium of clay.

Her studio is based in Northwood, where she teaches her weekly classes.

Studio 19

68 Northwood Way
Northwood HA6 1RU

Tube: Northwood Hills
Bus: H13
Parking: Free on street, except Mon-Fri 1-2pm

11am – 5pm open on these days:

Sat 13Sun 14Mon 15Tue 16Wed 17Thu 18Fri 19Sat 20Sun 21

Contact Artist

E: riechakapoor.ceramics@gmail.com
I: @riechakapoor.ceramics
M: 07793 986058

Website: www.Riechakapoorceramics.com

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I would describe myself as a city dwelling country girl – whilst spending many years working in London following a career in publishing design, as a farmer’s daughter my heart is fuelled by all things natural, and hand crafted. I work from my cabin studio, next to an unkempt plant and creature filled pond at the bottom of my garden, I am both calmed and driven by the natural beauty that surrounds me.

As an experienced designer and art director, I have worked across a broad range of magazines over the years – from client-based contract publishing to fast paced newspaper weeklies, from glossy interior monthlies to glamorous haute-couture and stylish textile specials.

After more than decade of raising a family and exploring other areas of art and design, such as print making and ceramics, I am growing these budding creative seeds while also nurturing other people’s creative ideas. I became involved in education nearly a decade ago and am currently working in two prestigious schools in the area, supporting our young local creatives to expand and explore their minds and ideas. Every day is like a foundation course when you support young minds over the course of their learning and creating… and I LOVE it!

For more information about Helena visit her Harrow Open Studios page here.

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Hello I am N L Ceramics, it stands for: Nicole Lyster making pots 😊  I work in my tiny garden studio in Harrow creating all things made of clay.  I like my ceramics to be fun whether they are functional or sculptural, and I like them to have a story associated with their creation.  It might be an educational story about how I make and glaze them, a social story about why they came into existence, or a psychological story about how their creation helps me process the events that affect my life.  You can find more about me and my work on my Instagram page @nlceramics and through my website www.nlceramics.org

For more information about Nicole visit her Harrow Open Studios’ artist page here.

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I am a ceramicist. I hand-built stoneware pieces, ranging from original, functional food safe serving bowls to sculptural pieces. A lot of my inspiration for my shapes, colours and textures are from the colours of the ocean and the corals found there.

My more modern swirl collections, are inspired by movement, and the lines of motion created when spinning. I don’t throw my pieces on a wheel. I love creating shapes and texture using moulds to start and then letting the shapes form, using coils, my hands and different tools to create shapes and texture.

Before I had my children, I was a graphic designer, working in advertising. Once I had my kids, I missed the creative outlet I had when working and decided to take an evening adult pottery class. This is when my love of pottery/ ceramics began… and I haven’t looked back!

I love creating an object, whether it is a functional bowl or a weird but interesting sculptural piece, which all started with just a ball of clay!

I can be contacted via:
Instagram: @kimdaviespottery
Facebook @kimceramicsuk
Mobile +447931346266

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I had my introduction to pottery almost by chance when I enrolled for an evening class at the local college, I very soon found myself completely addicted to the medium and its versatility. When I sat at the potter’s wheel for the first time, I was mesmerised by its soothing effect on my mind. Several years on, pottery is my treat and my escape from the busy modern life.

My work is mostly thrown stoneware vessels; I prefer making functional objects that can be used for everyday life. I like sitting at my wheel and letting my hands create an object. I sometimes like to modify the shape of this thrown pieces by carving into it at leather hard stage or using glazes to accentuate the maker’s marks.

My inspiration comes from nature, Japanese and Italian pottery tradition but also from the work of all the artists that work around me.

To see more of my work have a look at my Harrow Open Studios Page here.

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