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September
Festival
2026
Louise Crookenden Johnson
Happy handmade pottery birds and animals, pet portraits, gifts and home decor. Pottery experiences.
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Meet the Artist!
Based in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Louise creates joyful ceramics with a sense of nostalgia. Her slab-built pieces, featuring bright, contemporary illustrations, draw inspiration from the simple pleasures of her surroundings – the birds in her garden, countryside walks, and visits to the seaside.
Growing up in a creative household, Louise was positively encouraged in her artistic pursuits by her father, the well-respected local painter and illustrator, Rodney Ingram.
This early inspiration led her to pursue a Degree in Ceramics at Loughborough College of Art in the early 1990s. After university, she worked as an artist in residence and ran her own ceramics business before dedicating time to raising her children. Now back in her purpose-built Kettering studio, Louise enjoys creating pieces that people treasure and use, offering bespoke commissions for special occasions alongside her signature collections.
Alongside her making practice, Louise shares her passion for clay, particularly with beginners in her ‘throw a pot’ potters wheel classes, in her welcoming studio space always accompanied by the sounds of BBC Radio 3!
Growing up in a creative household, Louise was positively encouraged in her artistic pursuits by her father, the well-respected local painter and illustrator, Rodney Ingram.
This early inspiration led her to pursue a Degree in Ceramics at Loughborough College of Art in the early 1990s. After university, she worked as an artist in residence and ran her own ceramics business before dedicating time to raising her children. Now back in her purpose-built Kettering studio, Louise enjoys creating pieces that people treasure and use, offering bespoke commissions for special occasions alongside her signature collections.
Alongside her making practice, Louise shares her passion for clay, particularly with beginners in her ‘throw a pot’ potters wheel classes, in her welcoming studio space always accompanied by the sounds of BBC Radio 3!
Find me at the September Festival!
Festival Details
About
Happy, handmade, pottery birds and animals. Pottery pet portraits and 'Throw a Pot' wheel classes. Hosting makers - Sophie Kilpatrick and Zoe Hodgson
Location & Directions
133 Headlands, Kettering, NN15 6AE NN156AE
North Northants
Accessibility
Partial Disabled Access: Some steps or narrow pathway/doorways
Facilities
Appointments TakenCard Payments AcceptedCommissions AcceptedDemonstrationsParkingRefreshmentsToiletsWorks for SaleWorkshops AvailableWorking StudioGardenDogs WelcomeGarden or outdoor settingMultiple artists exhibitingQuiet / small venueArtist demonstrations
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September Festival
Included in the September Festival brochure.
Taking part in the Central Exhibition at Lamport Hall.
Festival Number: 92
Also exhibiting at
My September events
Events and demonstrations hosted by this artist during the September Festival.
Artist demo at Jackdaw Gallery, Oundle
My Portfolio
My Events
My Location
Location & Directions
The Pottery, 133 Headlands, Kettering, Northants NN156AE
Northamptonshire
Accessibility
Partial Disabled Access: Some steps or narrow pathway/doorways
Facilities
Appointments TakenCard Payments AcceptedCommissions AcceptedDemonstrationsParkingRefreshmentsToiletsWorks for SaleWorkshops AvailableWorking StudioShopGardenWifi AvailableDogs WelcomeGarden or outdoor settingMultiple artists exhibitingFamily friendly venueArtist demonstrations
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