Jessica Thorn

Captivated by the alchemy of clay during her foundation, Jessica knew there was so much more to discover so she started an Applied Arts course at Plymouth College of Art. After graduating with a BA Ceramics degree Jessica made her way back to her hometown, Bristol, where she started her own ceramics studio, marking the start of her journey as a craftsperson. Since then, she was awarded a place on the Crafts Council Hothouse program, took part in a one-year Ceramic Artist in Residency, exhibited in many fairs and galleries and is now part of a co-operative studio in the heart of Bristol.  

Jessica’s latest collection of porcelain plates showcases the importance of convivial connections between ceramics, food and community, which is at the heart of her practice. It was born from a need for playful experimentation, deftly embodying the freedom of making, unbounded by rules or functional constraints. 

“The use of lines, ever so slightly raised from the piece provide a tactile connection between my maker’s marks and the user.”