Rosemary Jacks Pottery

ABOUT

Working from her studio in the old village bakery, in Musbury, in East Devon, Rosemary makes a selection of wheel thrown, earthenware pottery. Influenced by traditional slipware and the harvest jugs from North Devon, and taking reference from the natural world around her home, her pieces are both fun and functional. Quirky decoration of bird, animal and plant motifs using a variety of techniques, such as sgraffito, paper resist and brush work, cover her boldly thrown pieces. The application of oxides and underglaze colours, under a clear lead glaze give a subtle earthy quality which would fit both country and contemporary homes and make for an interesting and cheerful additional to any kitchen.

"In 1978 I went to a fair in Somerset and watched a potter with a simple kick wheel make piece after piece. Just a simple rhythm of making and I knew I wanted to do that too.

 I have spent most of my adult life working with clay and it still gives me the same thrill as it did all those years ago watching that potter at the fair."