About Tara
Tara has lived on the Powis Castle estate for nearly 30 years, an idyllic location in the heart of Wales. Working mainly with stoneware and porcelain, Tara creates both wheel thrown and handbuilt contemporary ceramics. Her work is influenced by natural phenomena, a keen interest in geology, traditional techniques and the surrounding landscapes, where she finds inspiration for form, texture and colour. Tara’s work can be viewed and purchased at the
Bluecoat Display Centre in Liverpool.
Oriel Glasfryn Gallery, Caerwys, North East Wales.
www.firstofmarch.com
The National Trust, with a variety of pieces available to purchase from the courtyard shop at Powis Castle.
Various shows throughout the year (connect via social media for details & updates).
Education
School of Creative Arts, Wrexham Glyndwr University 2018 – 2020 M.A, Master of Art with Distinction in Art practice.
School of Creative Arts, Wrexham Glyndwr University 2014 – 2017 BA (Hons), First class. Applied Arts & Design.
If you would like to purchase an item or are interested in discussing a commission, do get in touch. Tara will be happy to talk through your requirements.
Every piece is handmade, no two are the same with each one having its own unique characteristics. So if you are looking for a special gift or a hand crafted centrepiece please don’t hesitate to contact Tara.
Exhibitions & Shows
MOSTYN Llandudno: ‘A Sense Of Place’ Summer retail showcase 11/06/22 - 02/10/22.
Ceramic Wales 2019 13th – 14th July.
Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool. In the window solo exhibition. (Carter Preston peoples vote winner) 1st – 31st May 2019.
Gallery Steel Rooms, Lincolnshire. A case for place group show February – March 2019.
Gallery steel Rooms, Lincolnshire. winter show November 2018 – January 2019.
Shades of clay 2018, Kunthuis Gallery November 2nd – March 23rd 2019.
Winner of peoples vote for Carter Preston prize exhibition, Bluecoat Display Centre September 2018
Carter Preston Prize Exhibition, Bluecoat Display Centre, August – September 2018.
Ceramic Wales 2018. 13th – 15th July.
“Is It Useful” Exhibition, Unit Twelve Gallery April – September 2018.
Little Northern Contemporary Craft Fair December 2017.
Artist in residence at the School of Creative Arts, Wrexham Glyndwr University July 2017 -July 2018.
Great Northern Graduates, GNCCF. October 2017.
Ceramic Wales, Sept 2017.
New Designers 2017, Business Design Centre, London.
June/July 2017.
Earth & Fire International Ceramics Fair, June 2017.
Degree Show, Wrexham Glyndwr University, May/June 2017.
Chirk Castle, Interpretation Exhibition 2016.