About Rob

My first taste of the ceramics world was when I attended a one off taster session at the Bermondsey biscuit factory in South London, wanting to find a hobby away from working in the hospitality industry. This one lesson sparked an interest in ceramics that I pursued all the way to the doors of Central Saint Martins, where I achieved a first class honours degree in Ceramic Design. 

During my time at university I began working at The Kiln Rooms in Peckham, firstly on their Work Exchange Programme where I was given a studio space in exchange for weekly shifts. Later progressing into teaching. 

It was at this time that I learnt the ropes of running an open access members studio. 

In 2023 I made the move to Worcester to work as the studio manager of Clay@theFold, where I also continue to teach. Worcester is rich with ceramic history as it is the home to Royal Worcester which was manufactured in the city from 1751-2008.

I have created my own range of functional slipware which I continue to develop with new designs and techniques. My work seeks to explore and innovate established making techniques in the British slipware tradition, through the capturing of a variety of patterns drawn in liquid clay. Recently I made my debut at Potfest and Wardlow Mires Pottery and Food Festival.