Hi, I’m Paula - the hands behind rubber glove ceramics!

I have a Glasgow pottery studio and I currently sell my hand-crafted ceramics online, in gallery shops, by commission, and at markets.

At rubber glove, I pair traditional throwing methods with bold pronounced forms and considered sustainable studio practices to create ceramics which are tactile and invite curiosity. Working in stoneware and drawing on inspirations from the natural world, Scottish landscapes and found rocks, I create functional vessels that present contemporarily whilst still embodying an element of undeniable timelessness and organic energy. I work to create everyday items which can be both long-lasting functional favourites and bring a little joy to the user's every day, whilst also addressing some of the sustainability concerns in the ceramics industry.

To reflect my passion for the natural world and environmentally-conscious design, I am constantly working to learn and develop more sustainable pottery practices and approaches to re-purposing studio waste. It is a long and slow process, but every step feels like an exciting and important one!

Through my collections, the rubber glove studio intends to create meaningful works which instigate curiosity, bring objects of intrigue into your home, and facilitate increased awareness on possible approaches to a closed loop ceramics studio.

Alongside rubber glove, I facilitate arts and ceramics workshops, including regular classes at Govanhill Baths and Wild Gorse Pottery. I have previously conducted workshops for initiatives including Art Space G41, BAAT Region 15, and This Must Be The Place. I also work as a studio technician at Wild Gorse Pottery.

Thank you for stopping by to take a look at my work!

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