ceramics and glass artist

project developer - educator - facilitator 

Jane is an award winning glass and ceramics artist who has a passion for the materials she uses. Her passion for clay was sparked when she learnt to throw, aged 10, at the Midlands Arts Centre. She has been invited to exhibit at the Penwith Gallery, Galeri Caernarfon and Breeze, and has produced many public and private commissions. 

Her work draws on the human form and the land and seascapes of Cornwall. 

She has taught for over 30 years with social services, in schools, colleges and adult education and has established glass and ceramics facilities for a number of eduacational institutions as well as privately. She also founded Green Bottle Company in 2009 which produces recycled glass bottle gifts and products. 

glass artist - occupational therapist

Helen is a successful artist working in glass and a qualified and experienced occupational therapist. Her glass work is an expression of her emotions and connections to people and places. As an occupational therapist she was acutely aware of the intrinsic value of participation in creative practices to aid good mental and physical health and wellbeing. She is keen to combine her artist practice and occupational therapy values to enable individuals and communities the opportunity to engage in the arts.

ceramicist - lecturer

Hugh trained at both Lincoln and Chesterfield Colleges of Art and Design. He established a studio in the area producing domestic thrown salt glaze before starting a craft co-operative multi discipline workshop and exhibition space to set up a more diverse and creative working environment.

He retained and worked as a lecturer in various subjects in Further Education until retiring to Cornwall where he could follow the passions of ceramics, sailing and Citroen 2CV restoration.

retired social worker - potter

Steve came to Cornwall in 1979 with his wife and two young children. He worked for Cornwall Council as a social worker for over thirty years and was lead commissioner for children with disabilities. He has always been involved in voluntary organisations and conscious of the importance of community.

He has always been interested in making and took up pottery when he retired as he says he can't draw!

As a long time resident of Camborne he was attracted to Create CIC as it's community focused and he likes the vibe.

Steve has taken on the mammoth task of sorting, cataloging and repairing the slide collection which was donated to Create CIC and forms the centre of the community crafts library. He says he enjoys it because it's "Nerdy, creative and interesting!"

teacher

Providing advice and guidance on education and learning, and engaging with local primary and secondary schools. John is a retired headteacher and has published several books and papers on teaching and learning. He is also a member of Camborne Town Deal Board and a Town Councillor.

consultant - producer

Rose focuses on cultivating diverse, inclusive and innovative creative, cultural, and community projects. With a background in performance and music, she guides a spectrum of cultural businesses and providers. Rose champions the development of creative industries through her projects, emphasizing the application of emerging technologies such as immersive experiences and live streaming. Actively contributing to the Camborne town deal board and aiding the Basset Community Hub development, Rose remains dedicated to fostering dynamic and inclusive creative initiatives in Camborne and Cornwall.