Profile
Clare is a freelance facilitator, and ceramic artist based in the Gloucestershire. Post Covid her focus has been on non-attendees, and creative enrichment. Previously, she has lectured at City of Bristol College and worked 1:1 with Clients across the southwest. Her works inspired by nature, her internal world, and human experience. Her pieces are designed by hand using porcelain clay, with traditional hand building techniques.
Education
BA (Hons) 1st Class – Art & Design (1993 – 1995) Glasgow School of Art.
MA – Ceramics (1996 – 1997) University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.
Notable Exhibitions and Awards
2025 – Group CSA Exhibition, intervention at jennermuseum.com
2024 – Birmingham Open Studio, Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
2023 – Pebbles, The Birch Tree Gallery, Edinburgh
2022–2024 – Creating Spaces, Cotswold Sculptors Association, Miserden, Gloucestershire
2009–2017 – The Contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey Devon
2014 – Affordable Art Fair, Battersea London
2012 – Coast, RBSA Gallery, Birmingham.
2011 – 33,000 Miles, Supported by Arts Council England, Red Earth Gallery Devon
2004 – Miniatures Exhibition, Bonhoga, Shetland
1999–2002 – Collins Gallery, London (Touring with the Scottish Arts Council)
1999 – CCA Gallery, London
1997 – UWIC MA show, Howard Gardens
1995 – J Arnold Fleming Prize for Pottery
Teaching
2024–present – Quarry Chapel Arts, Cam, Gloucestershire
2023–present – Cirencester College
2000–2008 – City of Bristol College
1997–1998 – Lecturer at Uppington School (Boys Boarding 11-18 years)
Residencies and Community-Based Projects
2024 – The National Gallery Art Road Trip NG200, Community Project, Dursley.
2024 – Cirencester College community-based wellness workshops.
2023 – Pathways and Gatherings, sculpture project, Twinberrow Foundation, Dursley.
2023–2024 – Quarry Chapel Creative Club – for young people living with anxiety, Cam.
2021 – Accessibility and communication ceramic tile project, Frome.
2004–2006 – Ceramics and pottery short courses, The Glasshouse, Bristol
1999 – Ceramics workshops, Heckington, Rutland.
1997–1998 – Artist in Residence, Uppingham School, Rutland.
Find my work at:
Cotswold Sculptors Association – www.cotswoldsculptorsassociation.com
The Found Gallery – www.thefoundgallery.co.uk
Primavera – www.primaveragallery.co.uk
Makers – www.makersbristol.co.uk
Seed – www.designsbyseed.co.uk
Iona Gallery – www.ionagallery.com
Further Information
Clare has a full DBS Certificate and public liability insurance
Email: info@claremahoneyceramics.co.uk
Mobile: +44 (0)7522030829
Instagram: Instagram.com/claremahoneyceramics
Website: www.claremahoneyceramics.co.uk