Northern Potters Association

The aim of the NPA is to encourage and support artists in the production of sculptural, functional, fine art and decorative studio pottery in all its forms throughout the North of England

Casey, Helen

I fell in love with ceramics after attending evening classes at Morley College in Lambeth. I now work from my home studio in Harrogate. I predominantly use sgraffito on terracotta and white stoneware to make functional and decorative items. I love working with text and illustration and my inspirations range from Bronze age beakers to 1970s wrestlers. I used to be a stand-up comedian and I think making ceramics fulfils the same creative urges in me, making silly and interesting things to bring joy into people’s homes.