Claire Murray

Claire has worked with clay since her early twenties - as both a student and during her career as a teacher. She now devotes her time to the development of her own work and teaching in schools as a clay artist.

Claire was selected to become a Professional Member of the Craft Potters' Association in 2002. She is also a member of West Country Potters and North Devon Arts.

Claire is a figurative ceramicist and her current work is based around the complexities of human communication.

All pieces are hand modelled and built from a mixture of slabs, coils and 'pinching' techniques of clay modelling. The work is finished using a variety of oxides, underglaze colours plus a shiny transparent glaze. The final firing temperature is to 1100°C. Some pieces are sited on burnt oak bases fixed into place with a metal rod and resin glue. Claire's work is constantly evolving.