Susanna Gorst
Owner
Susanna began her pottery journey with evening classes and continued to develop her practice by taking classes at Hull College of Art and Design, followed by three years study at City Lit College in London where she was awarded a Diploma in 2019. She is now responsible for development and growth at Oxcombe, whether that is on the farm, in the studios or around the gardens and grounds.
Clare Briers
Administration
Clare has an Advanced GNVQ in Art & Design and NVQ Level 4 in Business and Administration. She worked for international defence company Northrop Grumman for a number of years and has also worked for Goldmark Gallery. Clare is now Arts & Ceramics Co-ordinator and provides all aspects of business administration for the Oxcombe enterprise.
Pottery
Nicki has a BA (Hons) in Ceramics from the University of the West of England and an MA in Museum Studies. She works in ceramic and textiles and most recently completed an artist residency at Mrs Smith’s Cottage Museum. Nicki was formerly curator-manager at Bilston Craft Gallery and consultant Curator for the Crafts Study Centre.
Sophie Olivant
Pottery
Sophie began her exploration of ceramics at Lincoln Art College where she gained a UAL Diploma in Art & Design. Since then she has worked as an apprentice in pottery studios to develop skills as a ceramics tutor and technician. Sophie also produces work in her home studio, focusing on thrown tableware inspired by local coastlines.
Ruth Stanley
Pottery
Ruth studied Fine Art at Norwich University of the Arts and subsequently worked as Gallery Coordinator and Learning & Youth Engagement Trainee for Norfolk Museum Service. Ruth has extensive teaching experience in the education sector and gained a PGCE from Bishop Grossteste University.
Jessica Morris
Pottery
Jess studied a Fine Art honours degree at Sheffield Hallam Univeristy and has since worked in several ceramics studios around the world teaching, making production pottery and as a technician. Her own ceramics practice centres around making functional yet highly decorative work inspired by movement, energy and flow.
Kate Wescott
Art
Kate studied at Wimbledon School of Art and the University of Brighton. Kate is an established artist and art tutor, with a special interest in drawing and figurative art and is experienced in scenic art, surface pattern design, portraiture and nature.
Chris Squires
Maintenance & Gardening
John Cleaver
Maintenance & Gardening
Interested?
Interested in joining our team at Oxcombe? Get in touch with a CV, any examples of work, or call us directly for a chat!