My ceramic career spanning forty years, has involved dividing my time between my own art practice, teaching and research.
I originally studied ceramics as part of a broader 3D Design course at Manchester Polytechnic, graduating way back in 1982. My tutors at Manchester included Alex McErlain and Chris Jenkins. On graduating I was fortunate to work for a year with David Roberts, a highly regarded Raku potter, based in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.
I have shown my ceramic work in many exhibitions both in the UK and internationally and have been fortunate to participate in numerous international ceramic symposium around the world.
My work can be found in a number of international public and private collections and has been featured in numerous journals and books.
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I first taught at Wrexham College of Art between 1982 and 1990, before moving to teach ceramics at the University of Central Lancashire, in Preston, UK.
In September 2020 I retired from my position as Professor of Contemporary Ceramics, after nearly 38 years teaching. On retiring, I was awarded the title of Emeritus Professor of Contemporary Ceramics. During my time at UCLan, I ran the MA Ceramics programme, and was Head of the Silicate Research Unit. Investigation developed through both my art practice and more formal research led to the formation of a University spin-out company - ALUSID. The research that led to the formation of ALUSID was supported by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
ALUSID makes architectural surfacing materials (tiles, cladding and solid surfaces), made almost entirely from recycled industrial ceramic and glass waste. The company has undertaken projects for a number of prestigious clients including, Nando's restaurants, Wells Fargo Bank, Amazon, Selfridges, and Harrods, and numerous private clients in the UK and Middle East.
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Now retired from my teaching post, I devote my time to my own art practice, whilst continuing to undertake R&D work for ALUSID.
Professional Membership:
UNESCO International Academy of Ceramics
Crafts Council Index of Selected Makers
Fellow of The Craft Potters Association
Contemporary Applied Arts
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My home and studio is in Cilcain, a small village in North Wales.
