Hello
I tried to study ceramics 27 years ago but had three daughters under five and had to abandon the courses I joined to focus on motherhood! I've had a number of fascinating careers in the intervening years and finally in 2018 I took voluntary redundancy from my job as an Independent Advocate and have been building my ceramics practice, full time, since then.
I am largely self taught and make functional and decorative ceramics using porcelain and stoneware clays. My work is mostly thrown, and sometimes altered. I make my own glazes - this continues to be a steep learning curve - and currently fire in oxidation to approximately cone 8. When I left my previous job I used some of my redundancy payment to buy a second hand, Rohde top-loading gas kiln and am in the process of installing this at my studio. When it's up and running I'm looking forward to exploring the challenges and possibilities of reduction firing.
I'm working hard to make my practice viable and have exhibited in a number of respected galleries in the UK. I also sell work directly from the small gallery/shop at my studio, and via social media where I can be found on Instagram as @frannyowenceramics My website is still a work in progress. I also run throwing courses and workshops, which help to supplement my income.
Franny
