Holly works primarily on the pottery wheel, creating tactile, wheel‑thrown vessels that balance experimentation with quiet intention. She is deeply drawn to the slow, methodical nature of ceramics — building layers of texture, stains, and reactive glazes in a controlled way before offering each piece to the heat of the kiln. Through this process, every vessel emerges with its own distinct character and personality.
A particular fascination lies in glaze testing. Holly loves curating her test tiles, exploring the possibilities hidden within raw materials, and imagining how each mixture might transform in the kiln. Mixing dry ingredients, experimenting with ratios, and watching the firing reveal something entirely new has become an essential part of her creative rhythm. Each test feels like a small discovery, feeding into the evolving language of her work.
She finds deep comfort in the repetition of throwing — the feel of clay moving beneath her hands, the steady rhythm of the wheel, and the quiet focus it brings in the busy landscape of today. Her workshop in a small Norfolk village near the sea is a place of calm, accompanied by endless cups of tea and the music she throws pots to.
Holly has a passion for creating objects for the home and finds real satisfaction in seeing her pieces used in the quiet rituals of everyday life. She considers a vessel truly successful when it becomes the one someone instinctively reaches for — a favourite mug, a familiar bowl, a piece that quietly settles into daily routines. Her practice spans both functional and decorative ceramics, with thoughtful attention given to form, surface, and use.
She graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Design Crafts (Glass, Ceramics, Metal and Textiles) from De Montfort University, Leicester, in 2018. After exhibiting at One Year On and New Designers, she relocated to North Norfolk, where she now continues her ceramic practice. Alongside making, Holly also tutors, sharing her knowledge while exhibiting and selling through galleries and events.
