Anne Haworth 
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I graduated in 1995 from the University of Central Lancashire with a BA Honours degree which combined Ceramics with Art history. I had returned to study as a mature student having spent several years working as a journalist. My pots are usually coil built using a heavily grogged clay which because of its coarse, open texture makes it ideal for hand-building. I see the decoration as being part of the work rather than an addition to it. Therefore I use a minimum of surface decoration, relying on slips, oxides or coloured stains. Some of my pots are burnished and all are decorative. I derive my inspiration from shells, pebbles, fungus, seed pods, plants, fruit, rocks, leaves etc. My pots are designed to look robust yet elegant with the emphasis on form. Surface decoration is kept to a minimum to enhance the tactile quality of the clay. I am a member of the Art & Craft Guild of Lancashire and Northern Potters. I received an award in the Best Newcomer section at the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate in 1997. The award is sponsored by the Craftsman Magazine and attracts entrants from throughout Britain in a variety of crafts including wood, glass, jewellery and textiles. Recently my plate design based on the book Wild Swans was selected for exhibition by the BBC for their Women's Hour 50th anniversary celebrations.
Contact Anne Haworth Email: anne.haworth@btinternet.com
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