Laura Timmis
@lauratimmisart.bsky.social
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Artist and Ceramist living in West Yorkshire, UK.
https://lauratimmisart.com/
What an absolute pleasure to be interviewed by the amazingly talented Sara Santa Clara for her Interview with a Potter series over on Substack. Such an honour to be included. You can read it now over on her highly recommended Substack "Clay on The Mind"
#ceramics
#pottery
#substack
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Interview with a potter - meet Laura Timmis
The Chaotic Creative
https://open.substack.com/pub/sarasantaclara/p/interview-with-a-potter-meet-laura?r=4srtvt&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
about 2 months ago
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Small Vessel #2
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#pottery
#britishceramics
#studiopottery
2 months ago
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The latest addition to my Emergence Collection: "Becoming Fractured." This piece continues my journey into the tension that exists at the threshold of change - between destruction and creation, between collapse and growth.
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#ceramicart
#studiopottery
#pottery
#britishceramics
2 months ago
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Emergence II explores the power of origin and transformation. Hand-built in stoneware, its organic, egg-like form evokes the primal symbolism of creationāsomething new rising from the remnants of what went before.
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#ceramics
#ceramicart
#pottery
3 months ago
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New newsletter just dropped over on Substack. Read it here -
open.substack.com/pub/ltimmis/...
#ceramics
#studiolife
#studiopottery
#art
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Back to School, Back to Clay
And back to chaotic mornings!
https://open.substack.com/pub/ltimmis/p/back-to-school-back-to-clay?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=4srtvt
3 months ago
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Incredibly honored to have my work featured in the summer brochure for
www.instagram.com/thebiscuitfactorygallery
Itās always a thrill to see my pieces in such a prestigious space. You can now see a selection of works from my Strata Collection on display.
#CeramicArt
#Pottery
#ContemporaryCeramics
3 months ago
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Emergence (I) - Emergence is the first in a series of sculptural stoneware ceramic vases that look at ideas of origin and emergence - using an egg like form to symbolise birth from the earth.
#ceramics
#ceramicart
#sculpture
#art
#vases
#pottery
4 months ago
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Fresh out of the kiln this morning - Pretty pleased with them - dark and moody š
#ceramics
#pottery
#studiopottery
#ceramicart
#britishceramics
#vases
#stoneware
4 months ago
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I have just posted my first ever short story - You can read it here ā. Itās a bit dark! š«£ But, I hope you like it. I'd be really interested to have thoughts and interpretations on the piece, so feel free to discuss below.
open.substack.com/pub/laurassh...
#shortstory
#shortfiction
#flashfiction
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The Dot
The light, just a dot in a sea of black, flickers dimly like a lone star in an empty sky.
https://open.substack.com/pub/laurasshorts/p/the-dot?r=4srtvt&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
5 months ago
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Starting again in mid-life has been challenging! But, coming to art later in life has given me something unexpected: creative freedom. Read the full post here ā Iād love to hear your thoughts and stories about your own artistic journeys.
#art
#ceramics
#artist
ltimmis.substack.com/p/breaking-t...
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Breaking the Rules (Because I Never Learned Them)
The Outsider Artist: My Self-Taught Journey
https://ltimmis.substack.com/p/breaking-the-rules-because-i-never?r=4srtvt
5 months ago
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A little sneaky peek at a work in progress. I call this piece Earth Egg.
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#ceramicart
#contemporaryceramics
#studiopottery
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5 months ago
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Pot of the day - Early Bronze Age Chinese cooking pot. Either Qijia or Xindian culture (approx 1700-1250 BCE). This example has a rather interesting decoration - I will leave the interpretation up to your own imaginations 𤣠Image credit - trocadero
#pottery
#archeology
#bronzeage
#china
#history
5 months ago
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My last post on Substack talked about how our hands make us human. Hereās a sketch I did a while ago - Iāve always been fascinated by hands!
ltimmis.substack.com/p/the-last-h...
#art
#hands
#humanity
#artist
#ceramicart
#substack
#human
5 months ago
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I wrote a little pot poem
#poem
#poetry
#ceramics
#art
#pottery
5 months ago
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What does it mean to be human in the age of AI and can arts and crafts save us? This is a subject very close to my heart and one I grapple with every day. Iād love to know your thoughts on my latest article delving into this topic.
#art
#AI
#ceramics
#humanity
#LLMs
#substack
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The Last Human Advantage: Getting Our Hands Dirty
A meditation on hands, humanity, and the things machines will never truly understand
https://open.substack.com/pub/ltimmis/p/the-last-human-advantage-getting?r=4srtvt&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
5 months ago
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Small burnished ceramic vessel. Homemade clay body - mix of wild local clay and reclaimed commercial buff earthenware clay with small amount of added sand and grog.
#ceramics
#ceramicart
#pottery
#studiopottery
#britishceramics
#contemporaryceramics
5 months ago
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I refuse to chain myself to a rigid posting schedule. If my soul has nothing to say, Iād rather wait in silence until it does. That's what my new piece on Substack explores: how the weight of expectationāfrom endless comparison to hustle cultureācan suffocate creativity.
#ceramics
#art
#creativity
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The Unproductive Epiphany
In Defense of Quitting
https://open.substack.com/pub/ltimmis/p/the-unproductive-epiphany?r=4srtvt&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
5 months ago
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I've been having fun in the studio today, experimenting with some different forms and materials š
#clay
#ceramics
#pottery
#ceramicart
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5 months ago
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I'm experimenting with different ways to create a lava like texture. I've applied a white terra sigillata to a bisque body and brushed on a mix of white vinegar and bicarb. The surface clay has bubbled nicely but will the texture survive being fired?
#ceramics
#pottery
#clay
#terrasigillata
6 months ago
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Just a quick reminder - Open Gallery's first exhibtion in their new space at Broad Street Plaza is opening this week. Launch night Wednesday 5 - 7 pm. Exhibtion will be running from 11th - 28th June.
#halifax
#artexhibition
#westyorkshire
#calderdale
#localart
#supportlocal
#SupportTheArts
6 months ago
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When life gives you lemons, write a substack about it. A piece I wrote about how set backs send you on a spiral of self doubt but reaching out for help can be the simplest answer. Subscribe to my free substrack for more sweat, swears & small victories.
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#pottery
#artist
#art
#studio
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The Gallery Said Yesā My Kiln Said Absolutely Not
A Cursed Kiln, a Gallery Offer, and the Spiral of Self-Doubt
https://ltimmis.substack.com/p/the-gallery-said-yes-my-kiln-said?r=4srtvt
6 months ago
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Good evening, peoples. Here's my latest blog post on substack. Give it a read if you fancy a quick, tongue in cheek take on my rather chaotic approach to my work, and I guess, life in general.
#ceramics
#art
#neurodivergency
#adha
#asd
#artist
#studio
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The Chaotic Creative: Why My Distracted Brain Might Actually Be a Gift
How My Neurodivergent Brain Refuses to Follow the Plan
https://open.substack.com/pub/ltimmis/p/the-chaotic-creative-why-my-distracted?r=4srtvt&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 months ago
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Happy Sunday Everyone. Slow crafting today, making some cordage from dried dandelion stalks picked from my garden a couple of weeks ago. These are going to be part of a new sculpture I'm working on.
#art
#craft
6 months ago
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"Child of the Rock" A small ceramic sculpture inspired by prehistoric portable art. I have reimagined these ancient artifacts as an abstract cloaked, formless figure that looks like it has been carved out of rock.
#ceramicsculpture
#contemporaryceramics
#art
#sculpture
#ceramics
#ceramicart
6 months ago
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Some beautiful examples of 4000 year old pottery found around the north east of Britian - On display at Hull and East Ridings Museum of Archeology. Simple everyday objects that are just as familiar to us now as they were to neolithic people.
#pottery
#archeology
#ceramics
#museum
#hull
6 months ago
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I'm excited to share I have now joined Substack! This will be a place where I talk more in depth about my artistic journey and my process. If this is something you'd be interested in you can subscribe now for loads of free content.
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Laura Timmis | Substack
https://substack.com/@lauratimmisart
6 months ago
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These couple of pieces are made from the wild clay I processed a few weeks ago. The white terra sigillata has a wonderful metalic sheen and looks great against the rough textured surface. So in love with how these turned out! What do you think?
#WildClay
#CeramicArt
#HandmadePottery
#TerraSigillata
6 months ago
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Cavern- ceramic sculpture inspired by the beauty of rock formations found deep inside caves. The internal lava glaze minics the multitude of natural structures carved and built over millennia by the forces of nature.
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#ceramics
#sculpture
#art
#pottery
6 months ago
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I have been a very busy little bee this week working on some new pieces for a very exciting order. I'll let you all know where they are heading soon. X
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#pottery
#vases
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6 months ago
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Excited to share that 2 of my paintings have been selected to be part of the upcoming Open Exhibition at Open Gallery at Broad Street Plaza, Halifax! Exhibition Dates: 11th ā 28th June 2025 Preview Evening: Tuesday 11th June, 5ā7pm
#ArtExhibition
#Painting
#westyorkshire
#halifax
6 months ago
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A goddess emerges...work in progress
#ceramics
#ceramicart
#sculpture
#clay
#pottery
6 months ago
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So pleased with how my lava glaze recipe turned out! Love how it reacts so differently on the two clay bodies I tested. Might tweak the recipe a but just thrilled it didnāt all run off and end up all over the kiln š
#Pottery
#Ceramics
#GlazeExperiment
#LavaGlaze
#ClayCommunity
#HandmadePottery
7 months ago
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Today, the kids and I descended into an underground wonderland full of stalactites, flowstones, rimstone pools, and more! Stump Cross Caverns is an absolute dream for a geology lover like meāevery twist and turn revealed another breathtaking formation.
#StumpCrossCaverns
#GeologyRocks
#yorkshire
7 months ago
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Let's make some clay!
#WildClay
#BoulderClay
#SandyClay
#NaturalPottery
#ClayProcessing
#PrimitivePottery
#Ceramics
#DIYClay
#HandmadePottery
#LeedsArtist
#UKMakers
#ForagedMaterials
#SustainableArt
#PotteryChallenge
#ClayExperiment
#PotteryTok
#ClayTok
#MudToMagic
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Processing wild clay I foraged in Leedsāpretty sure itās boulder clay! šļø Itās super sandy, but after sieving, settling, and testing, itās finally workable. Canāt wait to make some pots and see how...
TikTok video by LTArt
https://www.tiktok.com/@lauratimmis5/video/7500675692531551510?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7476044295794066946
7 months ago
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Happy Sunny Sunday! I've just uploaded a new blog post to my website. So grab a cup of tea, put your feet up and lets get to know 10 wonderful ceramic artists that inspire my work.
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10 Ceramic Artists That Inspire Me
Each of these artists brings something extraordinary to the world of ceramicsāwhether itās through texture, form, or sheer emotional power. Their work reminds me why I love pottery: because clay isnāt...
https://laura-timmis-art-ceramics1.odoo.com/blog/blog-2/10-ceramic-artists-that-inspire-me-1
7 months ago
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First prototype for my new *Liminal Earth* ceramic pendants is here! ⨠Designed to mimic knapped flint, with delicate copper accents for a touch of raw elegance.
#CeramicArt
#ceramicjewelry
#HandmadeJewelry
#LiminalEarth
#StoneAgeVibes
#Copperjewelry
#ArtisanCraft
7 months ago
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Iām thrilled to share that Iāll be at the Halifax Makers Market on Saturday 14th June at Halifax Borough Market, alongside some incredibly talented artisans and craftspeople. Why not sign up for my newsletter at
www.lauratimmisart.com
#Halifax
#ShopSmall
#SupportLocal
#westyorkshire
7 months ago
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New ceramic pendants in the worksāmimicking knapped flint. Each one will also have wood + copper details. šæāØ
#LiminalEarth
#CeramicJewelry
#WearableArt
#ceramicart
7 months ago
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I'm building a bug hotel in my garden. This is Mr Shelley, the site foreman, inspecting the works.
7 months ago
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Some say the woods hold ancient secretsāwhispers of spirits, guardians of the wild. Can you see her? The goddess of the grove, woven into bark and time. š³āØ
#trees
#goddess
#nature
#photography
#naturelovers
#beautiful
#forest
#woods
7 months ago
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Here are a few snaps from my stroll around the village this morning. I never tire of gazing out over the valleys, but thereās something extra special about seeing them bathed in spring sunshine. āļøš Hope your day got off to a lovely start too!
#MorningWalk
#VillageLife
#SpringViews
#NatureLover
7 months ago
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Making a mix of functional and decorative pieces.
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#pottery
#handmade
#madeinengland
#madeinyorkshire
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7 months ago
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I've been a bit poorly for a couple of days, so out for a much needed walk in the fresh air at the Japanese Gardens in Horsforth. What a beautiful place this is! So tranquil and peaceful - even in the rain š§ļø
#gardens
#parks
#walkingaround
#japanesegardens
#horsforth
#leeds
#westyorkshire
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7 months ago
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I'm often asked how I get the rock-like effect on my ceramics. Well it's a long winded process but here goes ...
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7 months ago
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šSo excited with the first few pieces of my new Liminal Earth collection. I can't wait to share the full collection with you all very soon! In the meantime⦠hereās a glimpse of one of the vases. What do you think? š
#CeramicArt
#HandmadeVase
#Ceramics
#pottery
#madeinengland
#madeinyorkshire
7 months ago
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New matcha/espresso cups coming soon! Here's a little sneak peek.
#matcha
#matchalove
#ceramics
#handmade
#pottery
#slowliving
#mindfulness
#teaceremony
#artisanal
#madeinengland
#madeinyorkshire
7 months ago
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Hero - oil on reclaimed wood. Inspired by The Thinker by @matteo_baroni_sculptures reimagined as a superhero, despondent and defeated.
#art
#artist
#oilpainting
#painting
#hero
7 months ago
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What are men to rocks and mountains? - Jane Austin
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#pottery
#vase
#ceramicists
#ceramicart
8 months ago
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The sun is shining and I'm feeling so happy and blessed. As a bit of an introduction to me and my work, here's a short blog post to let you know a little about my journey.
laura-timmis-art-ceramics1.odoo.com/blog/blog-2
#ceramics
#artist
#craft
#thejourney
#happiness
#pottery
#ceramicart
#design
8 months ago
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Working on some concept mug designs. I'm loving the contrast between the dark charcoal grey and the bright copper wire. Excited to see how else I can incorperate this into my work!
#ceramics
#ceramicart
#art
#design
8 months ago
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