BlueBell Ceramics
Ceramic artist, creating functional wares influenced by my local landscape
Hello!
My name is Blue Bell. I’ve been a ceramicist since 2016, working at Tresabenn Studio and spending time in various potteries throughout my apprenticeship with the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust. The support from this scholarship gave me the freedom to explore ceramics, experimenting with different styles and techniques fully.
I primarily work with earthenware clay, using traditional slipware techniques.
Based on the south coast of Cornwall—where I grew up—my work is deeply influenced by the area's dramatic and outstanding natural beauty.
Most of my pottery is functional. I believe ceramics offer a wonderful opportunity for interactive art. I love using handmade ceramics in my own home and constantly find something new in a cup, plate, or bowl each time I use it.
My tableware is made in short runs with a consistent design thread, but each collection is slightly different—fresh and unique, often reflecting the changing seasons or moods!
As a freelance ceramicist and pottery teacher, I take on commissions and orders. My work has been commissioned by institutions such as Tate St Ives, the Leach Pottery, and various small businesses.
If you would like to see my work in the flesh here is a list of stockists
Tresabenn Studio Gallery, Rosudgeon
The Summer house Gallery, Marazion
Morvah Schoolhouse, Morvah pendeen
Cornish Makers, Truro
you can also contact me about specific pieces or stock you can get in touch using the abovemethods.
"Blue is a talented and skilled potter and a perceptive and supportive teacher. With a sound background in throwing she understands the techniques and how to convey this to students. Blue will support you to develop sound techniques in manipulating clay. New Paragraph"
Meriel
Blue is a considerered and encouraging teacher, I feel supported in the technical aspects of learing a new craft whilst being given space to exsperiment and find my own style. I really appreciate working in such a relaxed yet orderly studio space.
Lucy
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