About
Hi, I’m Anna – a ceramic & mixed media artist and workshop facilitator. I have lived nestled beneath the Malvern Hills for most of my life and this area of natural beauty continues to inspire me. My love of clay and all things wild can be traced back to my childhood; days spent digging clay from the stream at the bottom of the garden and firing creations on an open fire. Fast forward a few years and you can still find me encouraging others to find inspiration in the natural world and express their creativity through clay and other media.
I began my creative career with over 9 years experience as an Art Technician at Malvern Girls’ College (now Malvern St. James) and then a Ceramics technician at Malvern College, and a few years as a self-employed face painter known as ‘The Face Paint Fairy!’ Once I became a mother, that was my sole purpose for the pre-school years… I then became a mature student and graduated from the University of Worcester with a BA in Fine Art Practice in 2012. Since then I have delivered many workshops within educational and community settings, alongside my own working practice as an artist.
My own work is informed by the seasons turning through the wheel of the year and walking in my local landscape and beyond. Works can viewed at my studio on open days or by arranged appointment. The Creative Clay studio is based at Wellsprings House in the heart of Great Malvern, where I hold regular classes and seasonal workshops for adults of all abilities. I previously taught my popular ‘Creative Clay Classes’ at Malvern Cube – a great community space and centre for the arts here in Malvern. I also teach weekly mixed media art classes for adults at Malvern Theatres – Make Your Mark Xtra on a Wednesday for adults with learning difficulties and Make Your Mark for adults on a Thursday. These can be booked through Malvern Theatres and are part of their Take Part programme.
Testimonials…
‘Anna is a brilliant, intuitive, kind and resourceful teacher.’ – Caroline
‘I loved every minute and I’m so excited by what my hands created. Such a gift to have spent this time with you and the others in the class. It has woken something within me and I can’t wait to see the last of my creations when they’re fired.’ – Sharon
‘Anna creates magic not just with her creations, but in bringing people together and providing a space to vocalise what needs to be voiced.’ – Emily
