How clay has always been a part of my life…

From the first time I began to work with clay at Filton Technology College, in Bristol, England, at a Saturday morning children’s workshop, I was hooked. I recall the wonderful facilities that we were let loose to work on; spray booths and wheels - glorious!

My continued journey with clay as a creative material has led me to a place in my life where I’m able to share my inspiration, expression and values through clay, for your enjoyment. I draw influences from Japanese ceramic culture and continue to study this rich legacy. I’ve spent the years working in theatre costume; in hospitals; in education and I’m now working  full-time as a potter and sculptor.

My work is mainly wheel-thrown; occasionally hand-built and I use a variety of clay, dependent on the piece, mainly TKJ and Dobles. I’m currently deepening my glazing and firing knowledge through a range of kiln firings, previously at Barn Pottery, Moretonhampstead and Kigbeare Studios, near Okehampton. In addition I have attended Masterclass workshops with Kazuya Ishida and Akira Satake.

Much of my work is for sale at regional artisan festivals throughout the year, including Bovey Tracey Craft Festival and Westcountry Potters Association events in the South West. In 2025 I took the plunge to exhibit at Potfest in the Pens in Penrith in the Autumn which was very enjoyable.

During 2026 I am taking part in the Leach Pottery Year programme, for experienced potters. I have already attended as a participant at the Leach Pottery in St. Ives for two of the seven weeks over the year and have found it really inspiring and so good for my practice.

If you would like to know more about my work processes, please go to the Instagram link above and ‘follow’ me. You are welcome to sign up for latest news and I will keep you informed of developments through Instagram.

As a member of the Westcountry Potters Association, you can also follow this link to my Member’s Gallery page: https://westcountrypotters.co.uk/members/heidi-knight/

I’m not selling at many festivals this year, due to my focus on study at The Leach in 2026. However, I will be selling work at Fired Cornwall’s one-day festival at the Tregenna Castle resort, St Ives, Cornwall, on 17th May 2026. Do come along and see the wonderful work of so many West Country makers!

Thank you,