​

 Email: Lynndceramics@gmail.com       Address: Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham, England.

 

My ceramic practice combines decorative and functional forms with a strong focus on surface decoration. Personal connection is central to my work, drawing inspiration from nature, art, personal experiences, memories, and possessions. These influences are reflected in the shapes, colours, marks, and textures of each piece. Layered surfaces range from bold and vibrant to soft, muted, and earthy, inviting a sensory response that encourages viewers to look closely and feel compelled to touch the surfaces.

 

Education:

​​

2019 - 2025                  University of Sunderland

                                       BA (Hons) Artist Designer Maker: Glass and Ceramics, First Class Honours

​​​

1978 -1980                   Stockton 6th Form College, Stockton-On-Tees

​​

1973 – 1978                  Norton Comprehensive, Norton, Stockton-On-Tees

​

Exhibitions/ commissions:

​

June 2025                    Penultimate Degree Show – National Glass Centre

​​

                                       I presented a body of terracotta ceramics as the culmination of my BA (Hons) studies, exploring                                                memory and loss through landscapes. Each form was enriched with layers of coloured slips,                                                      underglazes, oxides, and sgraffito to build depth and texture.

                                       I graduated with First-Class Honours, was awarded First Prize in Ceramics, and had work selected                                            for Sunderland Selects 2025.

​​​

May - June 2023         Dry Run Exhibition – Ceramics at The Dinner Table - Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

                   

                                       As part of the Making for Exhibition module of my degree, I developed an idea into a body of work,

                                       taking responsibility for planning, organising, promoting, curating, and installing my ceramics in a                                              professional gallery setting alongside fellow students. I was awarded First Prize in Ceramics for this                                          work.

​​

October 2021 –            Community Participatory Art Commission –

January 2022               University of Sunderland/Stockton Borough Council/ATG Stockton Globe Theatre

​

                                        For this creative art project, I designed, planned, and facilitated two workshops at the University of                                           Sunderland, Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries. The Participants created glass and ceramic                                                 pieces inspired by the 1935 Art Deco building. 

                                        Workshop 1: Clay Box Mould / Glass Blowing (full day                                 

                                         Workshop 2: Mono-printing on Clay (3-hour evening session)

                                        I organised and installed an exhibition of the participants’ and my work in the foyer of Stockton                                                   Globe, accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation documenting the making process. The Stockton                                         Globe promoted the exhibition on its Instagram and Facebook platforms.

​​​

Employment:

​​

1980 –   2017                 Civil Service - Department for Work and Pensions – Executive Officer

                                        36 years in public-facing roles, giving help and guidance to the unemployed. Excellent skills in                                                 customer service, communication, administration and attention to detail, organisation and meeting                                           tight deadlines.

                                        OCR NVQ Level 4 in Guidance, 2004

                                        OCR NVQ Level 3 in Guidance, 2001

​​​

2006 – 2009                 Stockton Borough Council - Adult Education Tutor – Scrapbooking Class

                                        Designed, planned and taught weekly evening craft classes.

                                        C&G Level 4 Certificate in Further Education Teaching Stage, February 2007

​​

Voluntary work:

​​

March 2022                   Design Lab Nation volunteer, National Glass Centre, Northern Gallerey For Contemporary Art,                                                 Sunderland

                                        Working with a group of school children as part of Design Lab Nation project. I                                                                               helped students develop and realise their design ideas, making suggestions regarding materials                                               and techniques.

​​​

April 2018 –                   Stockton Globe Volunteer, Stockton Borough Council, Stockton-On-Tees

to present.                     Photographing the restoration progress of the 1935 Art Deco theatre, conducting                                                                           public tours, researching the Globe history, presenting findings, memorabilia, and  

                                        photographs in exhibitions and digitally for public presentations.   

​​​

April 2005 –                  Stockton Scrapaholix Monthly Scrapbook Club 

present                          I set up and have been running this monthly scrapbooking club for 20 years. I organise the room                                               hire, collect club fees, and keep accounts. I create examples monthly as inspiration for members as                                         well as organising special events with challenges and fun activities.