CENTRE FOR MODERN & CONTEMPORARY
STUDIO CERAMICS AND ORIGINAL ARTWORK

After being awarded First Class Honours in Ceramics from Wolverhampton University, Jennifer taught in several departments in the Faculty of Art and Design, Birmingham City University and was appointed Senior Lecturer in the School of Industrial Ceramics where she taught until 1995.

From 1977 onwards she has always had a studio where she has developed her work. Her main pre-occupation is making decorative wall panels. The panels are textured and drawn on while the clay is still soft. The panel edges are important to her so they are never cut rigidly. The main themes in Jennifer’s work are trees, leaves and flowers combined with the playful qualities of Naïve Art. These are introduced into calm imaginary landscapes surrounded by patterns.

Currently the clay being used is fine quality porcelain. During a course of three firings, colour is obtained with oxides and rich metallic lustres. Porcelain as a material holds a fascination for her since it combines fragility with great strength, enabling it to withstand very high temperatures to achieve its true potential.

She is a Professional member of the Craft Potters Association, The Midlands Potter’s Association and The Kent Potters