Each piece is built by hand, and takes many hours to complete. First the form is built up using coils and slabs of clay; then it is patiently refined until the “right” curve is found. I rarely use glazes, working instead with just the clay itself, mixing it with oxides to produce muted, earthy colours.

Finally the work is fired to 1240 degrees, and is frost-resistant.

My first career was in international development, working in Papua New Guinea, Africa and Asia with VSO and Oxfam. I turned seriously to painting in 1994, and had work shown in Oxford and London. I fell in love with ceramics in 1999 and studied at Sunningwell School of Art and the Royal Forest of Dean College before moving to Cornwall.

My work can be seen in galleries throughout the South West.

Nicky May
Midsummer Cottage
Week St Mary
Holsworthy
EX22 6UL

Phone 01288 341662
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