Diane Nicholson
Diane, a full time production potter, co-founder of Muddy Fingers Pottery and teacher of six years, began her career studying a degree in Art and Fashion. Her time at university gave her the essential design skills she applies daily at Muddy Fingers Pottery where high-end tableware is the main focus. In addition to production pottery Diane also teaches night classes and weekend workshops through Muddy Fingers where she has accumulated a number of skills which she hopes to transfer to the social enterprise The Clay Team. Diane is focussed on promoting health and relaxation through pottery and is eager to start working with other community groups on local and nationwide projects.

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Carley Pearson

Carley’s career in pottery began 7 years ago while studying a degree in Applied Arts for Enterprise, she sold and exhibited her ceramic work locally in County Durham and Newcastle. She began selling her work from her attic studio through her online business Copper and Cobalt, whilst studying to teach and living in Manchester. Since moving back to the North East she has continued to study pottery through the Muddy Fingers Studio in Jarrow while also working in a local school. Her passion for teaching, learning, and love of clay work is something she is committed to applying to her work within The Clay Team. Alongside her colleagues in the social enterprise, she is eager to use her skills to help promote wellbeing through pottery and is excited to work with groups who might not have
the opportunity to experience the wonder of pottery in their everyday lives.