Clay is a wonderful material to work with. It has broadened my outlook on life and has allowed me a greater understanding of myself and how other people think and work.

I've been tutoring for over 14 years now in my own studio at Coleford Pottery, and in Chipstead Craft Studios. My classes cover all aspects of clay construction including handbuilding methods and wheel work and the many types of decorative techniques. I hope that I can help students enjoy the many possibilities which clay offers.

My own work is usually wheel thrown but I also make slab and coil pots. I'm not a production potter so my work consists of individual items. This means that if I'm repeating a particular shape, like a set of bowls, these are similar but not identical. I enjoy experimenting with all types of surface effects including using a mixture of slips, underglaze colours, glass and new glaze recipes.

© 2008 Liz Stace