FREYA BRAMBLECARTER

What drew you to ceramics? My father is a sculptor, and I used to help him out in his studio in my early years. I then studied fine art at Chelsea College of Arts, where I played around with clay in the ceramics studio. When you first experience clay, it’s like everything is relaxed – you melt into the material and it absorbs all of your woes.

How would you describe your approach to your work? For me, the process is as valid as the final piece. It takes time and when the piece is fully glazed, fired and finished, there is a stillness that compels me to move on to the next.

You also teach ceramics – how does that fit into your work? I’m drawn to helping people and during the last lockdown I was teaching every day. I want to help ease the fear and desperation people are feeling while stuck at home and I know pottery is a therapy for many. This is a really important aspect of my work. Selling the final objects is just the cherry on top. freyabramblecarter.com