Kathryn Sherriff, studio potter.

Artist Statement

Simple wheel thrown porcelain shapes used as a surface to experiment with pattern and colour applied by inlay, sgraffito and papercut stencil techniques. 

My training in graphic design & illustration, teaching children with complex needs and neurodisability plus a lifelong enthusiasm for bold, classic design, and modernism are all expressed in the ceramics I make in limited batches from a studio by the railway line in Carshalton, South London. 

Each new batch brings a refinement in form, feel and function. Attention is paid to the colour relationships and the collection as a whole, seeking a personal design language. After throwing, turning and decorating, each piece is bisc fired, glazed and high fired in an electric kiln. Unglazed exterior surfaces are diamond polished for a silky feel that accentuates the tactile designs and feels pleasing to handle and use every day.

Click to download 2024 Artist Statement and CV (1 page, PDF)

I am proud to be a member of the London Potters and the Craft Potters Association both of whom provide practical help for ceramics makers and regularly arrange fantastic events for potters and people that love ceramics.  The photos below (mostly taken by Bill Mudge) show my studio where all the pottery is made.