Karen Edwards

I studied languages at college. My first career was in business, during which time I started going to pottery evening classes and became totally hooked. As parental responsibilities reduced, I was able to spend more time with clay. Largely self-taught, I have been self-employed since 2005. A committee member of Westcountry Potters Association since 2003, I have organised and attended numerous demonstration days and workshops as well as visiting ceramics events and exhibitions. A part-time course at Bridgwater College in 2000 introduced me to handbuilding and I haven't stopped since. Ceramics is such a huge discipline, there is always something new to explore, although the kiln always has the last word.