{"title":"Elke Lucas","description":"\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eElke’s journey into pottery began when she became a part of a family of English potters at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eWelcombe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e Pottery on the North Devon coast. This marriage not only connected her to a pottery tradition but also revealed her natural talent for working with clay. She served her apprenticeship in the immersive environment of a functional pottery studio, where years of dedication were poured into honing her skills in throwing, creating glazes and refining techniques. This hands-on education taught her that becoming an accomplished potter takes time and devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003en 2012, Elke moved to Australia and set up her pottery studio in Noosa, a stunning surf town on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eSunshine Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eHere, she focused on making wheel-th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca name=\"_GoBack\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003erown porcelain and stoneware, with an emphasis on functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eHer journey eventually brought her back to Devon, where she now works in a studio in Northam. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape and natural forms, Elke’s pottery retains a sense of simplicity. She uses natural oxides to add minimal decoration, allowing the quality of the clay and the graceful shapes to take centre stage. The result is pottery that is a joy to use and embodies a sense of understated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eelegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e and quiet beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"el02-sea-green-sgraffito-medium-bowl","title":"EL02 Sea Green Sgraffito Medium Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription: EL02 Sea Green Sgraffito Medium Bowl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: w 15 x h 8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I love creating beautiful, functional pieces that not only serve a purpose but also bring joy and beauty to daily life. 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