Faye Wellon

How would you describe the work you do and why?

My work has a slightly Scandinavian feel to it, I love to use muted glaze colours against the raw texture of the clay itself to create simple but beautiful functional modern keepsakes.

For you what does being an artist mean?:

My previous career as a primary school teacher was stressful, so being an artist allows me time to slow down and create in a meaningful way. Using the earth's precious resources to bring designs to life for beautiful homes around the world.

Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:

I am a ceramic artist working with a white sanded stoneware. My home studio is close to the centre or Hereford City. Here I make my work which is sold across the world through my website.

Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:

I'm fortunate that I still get to teach without the pressures of the modern classroom. I run weekly Home Education Pottery sessions on Thursdays and Fridays, teaching creative skills to the next generation of ceramic artists. For many it has therapeutic qualities.

I also teach adult wheel throwing and hand-building workshops throughout the year

CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:

A degree in Primary Education, attended weekly hand-building classes over 15 years ago, learnt how to wheel throw 11 years ago after having my second child and attended wheel throwing classes for 2 years. I then purchased a wheel from my teacher and taught myself the rest... glazing, firing etc.

Exhibitions in the last 3 years:

Due to ill health and a studio renovation I haven't attended very many exhibitions in the last few years. I did attend Ceramic Fest hosted by CUP ceramics, markets at Dunkerton's in Cheltenham and I work regularly with the Roof Garden's in Kensington, London.

Your gallery outlets/stockists:

My website - www.fayewellonceramics.co.uk
Holly & Co
Etsy
Atelier Hop - Amsterdam

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