About
Making in her hometown of Stoke-on-Trent, Laura draws from the creative heritage and ambition of the pioneering potters who made the city famous.
Her vessels expose the unique qualities of the ceramic surface through exploration of clay bodies, glaze and traditionally industrial techniques. Through a considered design process Laura’s love of shape evolves into sculptural pieces that create striking ceramic landscapes. Places that resonate with her leave an impression on her work. Each form hints at a story and emotion, as Laura explores her connection to clay and ceramic traditions.
Awards
2021 Crafts Councils Crafting Buisness (formerly Hothouse)
2020 The Byre Showcase Award, Digital Craft Festival
2019 British Ceramics Biennial FRESH (Residency)
2019 RAW Talent art& York
2018 New Designers Denby Associate Prize
2018 New Designers National Trust Artisan & Craft Associate Prize
2017 Shelley Group Student Award (Bursary)
Residencies and Work Placements
Residency | British Ceramics Biennial | 2021
ABF Step Change Programme | Staffordshire University | 2020/21
Artist in Residence | AA2A Staffordshire University | 2018/ 19
Internship | Honav (Beijing & Jingdezhen) | November 2018
Work Placement | Denby Pottery | August 2018
Work Placement | Churchill China | July 2017
Exhibitions
2021 Fresh Talent, British Ceramics Biennial, Stoke-on-Trent
2021 'In Full View', The Byre Gallery, Cornwall
2020 Buy Better, Buy Less, Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool
2020 Rising Stars, New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham
2020 General Display, The Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds
2019 Celia Coleman Gallery, London
2019 FRESH, British Ceramics Biennial, Stoke-on-Trent
2019 One Year In, New Designers, London
2018 New Designers, Business Design Centre, London
2018 Show and Tell, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent
2018 Graduate Exhibition, Bevere Gallery, Worcester
Education
MA Ceramic Design | 2018 | Staffordshire University
BA (Hons) Ceramics | 2010 | Camberwell College of Art