After graduating from Nottingham Trent University in 2018 Natalie set up her studio the following year in her home town of Mansfield Woodhouse in the East Midlands.

Natalie creates colourful contemporary ceramics, primarily by means of slipcasting. Natalie’s handmade moulds are filled with stained porcelain slip (liquid clay) and once cast and dried are single fired to 1260°c. Due to being fired to such a high temperature the porcelain body is fully vitrified which means it holds water without needing to be glazed.

All vessels are meticulously sanded with superfine sandpaper to make them not only incredible to look at but also incredibly smooth to the touch. Due to the handmade nature of the items they may reveal small imperfections which are all part of their handmade character.

“I have a passion for colour; this shows in my work and is a very important aspect for me within my pieces. I believe colour within interiors can create a fun atmosphere and bring joy to people. My current colour selection includes a wide spectrum of colours; I am always working on new colour blending techniques to expand my palette even further.”