Elaine is a handbuilder and thrower, inspired by people, places and goddess cultures. She is fascinated by contrasts in colour and textures, by the way the light falls on surfaces. Elaine will be demonstrating her handbuilding and surface techniques at Spring Gathering 2025.
She uses printmaking techniques and sgraffito to create layers on her pieces. Using foraged materials (it would be wonderful to use some of the local nature to add textures), found ’tools’, underglazes, oxides, slips and glazes to make marks.
Each piece has a narrative: they are recordings of emotions, stories and sketches working on location and from life. Each one is unique. We hope Elaine will help you to instill your emotions and stories into your pieces and that you will be inspired and ready to try out these new techniques after the weekend.
Elaine is also working on a hands-on engagement/activity for us to take part in over the weekend.
Elaine Humpleby - Anglian Potters
Elaine Humbleby Arty Activist Creations Facebook
Arty Activist Creations Instagram
