Meet the Maker - Jane James, Ceramicist, Jersey

It's easy to see that the Jersey's coast and its atmospheric colour and light have inspired Jane James in her work.

She creates colourful ceramic fish, sailing boats, sea birds and beach huts. 

Many of the pieces are mounted on local driftwood and fishing rope reclaimed from the beaches around Jersey. 

A dog walk on the beach is never just that for Jane and her family, they are constantly on the look out for driftwood and other flotsam and jetsam that might be used in her pieces.

As well as a gallery on the Island Jane has a studio where, as well as seeing her and her colleagues at work, it is possible for children and adults of all ages to create their own unique ceramic works of art.

As well as drawing on her pieces for inspiration, there is a great stock of vibrant paint colour glazes, stamps, stencils, sponges and, books from which ideas can develop and Jane and her team supply all the tools and advice you need to create beautiful ceramics for yourself. 

All images (c) Jane James