Karen Williams
Ceramics
I studied at art college and university, specialising in graphics and printmaking, although my career didn't initially take me in that direction I always pursued some types of arts or crafts (photography, knitting, quilting, life-drawing, etching etc). When I moved to West Wales in 2012, I worked from home as a project manager and needed a creative outlet that would get me out of the house. I found a ceramics class and decided to give it a go. It turned out that throwing left-handed opened the door to thrown ceramics for me. After a few years of lessons, I set up my own studio at home, which gave me flexibility and allowing more experimentation. When I make pots I'm most creative - It's doing rather than thinking, its when the pots that I've dreamed about become reality.
I enjoy the technical challenge of making different shapes. Ceramics is a world of contrasts - taking a lump of clay and making something striking and functional. I'm fascinated by the discipline that's needed to throw a pot compared to the spontaneity of decorating the pot in a way that demonstrates movement, emotion and passion. I don't make sets of things, I know that each pot will be slightly different to the last one - the beauty of handmade.
I'm inspired by the natural world and what i see around me: the fluidity and colours of the waves and the sea: the beauty of Welsh landscapes. there is nothing more magical and exciting than opening a glaze kiln and seeing the finished results for the first time.
Studio address -
Heddfan
Cefn Abbey
Llanarthne
Carmarthenshire
SA32 8LJ
Tel: 07766 492264
email: k.e.williams@outlook.com
See the workshops page for details to 'have a go'.
Opening times:
July 2020
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