The Cardiff Pottery Workshops Team
Kelly Campbell - Founder & Director Tutor
Kelly is a ceramicist who has over 20 years experience in pottery. She has a BA, MA in Ceramics and holds a PGCE qualification in teaching. Kelly teaches both hand building and throwing classes. Her Work has mainly focused on Throwing Recently
Her main focus is the members and their practice, delivering technical sessions and demos. Kelly also sees the huge value in engaging other artists with the studio, She has developed a visiting artist program for 2024.
Kelly runs Re-Fire. Re-Fire is a pottery course for those who suffer with depression and anxiety. She has helped establish a pottery in Hafen Y Coed hospital with the support of the NHS staff in Llandough hospital. These sessions are now delivered by our Re-Fire Lead, Elen Bowen.
Kelly has a wonderful way of making each student feel at ease in the studio. She brings people together and has created a real community at Cardiff Pottery Workshops.
James Lee Studio Manager | Ceramic Artist
James approach to pottery is one that is infectious, in both his teaching and ability to share his understanding of the material. James works alongside kelly with the same approach and ethos towards the material of clay.
James approaches pottery from an architectural mindset, meticulously designing each piece, envisioning its form, structure, and function before laying hands on the clay. His process is one of precision and control. He engineers the material, manipulating it with calculated movements to achieve the desired outcome. Every curve, angle, and decoration is crafted with deliberate intent, as James strives to marry art with technical ability. His work tells a story of experimentation, innovation, and a deep respect for the inherent properties of clay. Through each piece James invites viewers to explore the intersection of creativity and craftsmanship, where the boundaries of the material are meant to be challenged, and the possibilities are limitless.
