Kate Dawson

For me working with clay is largely about personal process, but it is a pleasure to see others response because their observations often give the work another life which I could not have envisaged. The fascination of Raku is in the unexpected and makes the joy of achieving the desired effect even more satisfying. The forms are inspired by the natural world and evolve in the making. Everything is hand built. I like the slow pace of it and the way sometimes the clay has its own ideas. Each piece is individually made and fired. I hope the work has an immediacy, intimacy and warmth. I am inspired by the natural and organic. 

There is constant development in shapes, ideas and inspiration, and hand building means each piece has its own personality. Each time I find a fresh relationship with the clay. I use stoneware clay and also porcelain paperclay. I have a studio at home. I have been exhibiting and selling for the last 8 years. I take part in Hereford Art week every year and have exhibited all over the Marches.