Rebecca Tate

After a 25-year career in varied work as a graphic designer, ranging from cardboard engineering, packaging design, giftwrap and greetings cards, I now work in a secondary school as a technician to the art department.

It is fascinating to watch young minds creating incredible works of art - or not, and I love the passion and the energy I sometimes get to witness.
A builder's daughter, I have recently returned to my first love, mud, and I am currently enjoying creating ceramics using both the potter’s wheel and hand building techniques, mixing traditional skills with my own creative style.
My work is often inspired by the bold lines of Art Deco and the shapes and textures found in nature. I love adding sprigs for decoration and often finish my pieces with gold leaf to add a touch of glamour. Each piece is a little celebration of form, texture, and detail.