About Cazz
Hello! Welcome to the creative and delicious, muddy world of Cazz – your dedicated artisan creating from a quaint garden studio nestled in the serene outskirts of Carlisle, Cumbria.
Embarking on a scholarly journey at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts, I embraced the disciplines of Contemporary Applied Arts, culminating in a Masters degree in 2006. My passion for ceramics has since been unwavering, manifesting in a spectrum of roles from educator to demonstrator. But the crowning achievement lies in founding my own enterprise, where my handmade ceramic wonders come to life.
My collection, a versatile array that graces both home interiors and gardens, is born from an eclectic amalgamation of materials, methods, and techniques. Each creation is a tribute to the splendor of our planet and the enchanting life it nurtures. Through the art of slip casting in porcelain, I craft vessels of delicate finesse and meaningful depth, ensuring that every piece is a maximalist expression of beauty.
As a dedicated potter, I predominantly work with porcelain; slip casting and also stoneware clays for hand-building. The influence of my beekeeping avocation is interwoven into every design, imprinted in the organic patterns that each vessel proudly bears, celebrating the profound impact of these tiny pollinators.
The finishing of my pieces is an art in itself. A fusion of underglazing, screen printing, and collage; the whimsy of bubble glazing; the earthiness of textured papers; the precision of decal transfers; the spontaneity of mark-making; and the opulence of gold lustre. These are the signatures of a true maximalist, evident in every inch of my work.
It is my sincerest wish that the joy I find in the alchemy of creation resonates with you through my ceramics. Delve into my muddy world, where each piece is not just an object, but a storyteller and a keeper of my soul’s narrative.
Enjoy the journey through my collections, Big loves always, Cazz x