Claire Palastanga - BA Hons - Potter and Workshop Leader 

I am a potter and sculptor living in Horsmonden, Kent. I love throwing forms on my wheel and have created my own range of beautifully glazed, stoneware cups and mugs. 

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I also love running regular pottery, throwing on the potters wheel and hand building workshops from my Horsmonden Studio.  These can be for friends or family and are small personal sessions, bookable and tailored to you and your group.  I have a maximum of 4 people in the studio at once,  Please see my workshop page for further information.

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My sculptural body of work explores the journey and process of making, celebrating the raw beauty of the clay , feminine vessels with a messy yet refined elegance, often made out of porcelain combined with gold leaf to highlight fingerprints and flaws.

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I have 20 years plus of experience with ceramics having graduated from Kent Institute of Art and Design with a First Class Honours degree in Ceramics. My ceramics sell internationally and have been featured in many publications including Elle Decor and The New York Times. 

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I have lots of experience running workshops for both adults and children and am CRB checked.