Clare is a new designer/maker specialising in textiles and ceramics. Her work was recently recognized by the Royal Society of Arts when she was awarded the 2007 Design Directions: Ceramic Futures Award and made a Fellow of the RSA.

Clare graduated in July 2007 with a First Class degree in Contemporary Applied Arts from Cumbria Institute of the Arts. Whilst studying her degree she specialised in Ceramics and Constructed Textiles, mainly Weave. Her most recent project is a fusion of these two areas.

23rd - 25th May

Derbyshire Open Arts Clare will be taking part in Derbyshire Open Arts again this year. Derbyshire Open Arts is a visual arts and crafts event across the county. This free event invites you to visit artists and craftspeople in their showspaces and workplaces over Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Come and visit Clare in her studio over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend from 23rd to 25th May. For more information visit www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk

More exciting news!

Country Living Spring Fair - Editor's Choice Award 2009

Clare is now back from the Country Living Spring Fair, after having a very successful few days where she was awarded the Editor's Choice Award! This will secure her a place for next year and another exciting opportunity to display her ceramics. For more information about the exhibition and for a press release about Clare's work please visit www.countrylivingfair.com