Guest Speaker - STUART CAREY

Stuart Carey is a London-based master potter, his work earned prestigious awards such as the Homes & Gardens Designer Award for “Use of Materials” and the Elle Decoration British Design Award for “Best Craft Maker”. Collaborations followed with brands like Calvin Klein and a limited-edition project for John Lewis, demonstrating his versatility and reach.

While keeping his hands in with projects and collaborations, Stuart pivoted from large-scale hand production to focus on teaching and creating new ceramics facilities. He was inspired to write From Clay to Kiln, sharing clear, practical insight for makers of all levels. He co-founded The Kiln Rooms, one of the UK’s first open-access ceramics studios, which has since influenced a new generation of makers and inspired similar studios nationwide.

Stuart brings his expertise to both academia and media. He’s an associate lecturer at Central Saint Martins and serves as a senior consultant on Channel 4’s The…