Biography

Born in 1972 in Stalybridge, Cheshire, Melanie went on to study Foundation Art and Design at Tameside College of Technology, Ashton-under-Lyne and completed a BA(Hons) Degree in Ceramic Design at Staffordshire University in 1995.

Exhibitions/ Events

1995-6 'Made in the Middle' - Craftspace Touring Exhibition - MAC Birmingham
1997 'Wave' - Solo Exhibition - Sunley Gallery, Uppingham, Rutland
2001 'Formation' - Solo Exhibition - Pangbourne College, Berkshire
2002 'Creation' - Group Exhibition - Cowley Road Studios, Oxford
2004 'View, Vista' - Landscape exhibition, Kaleyards Gallery, Chester
2004 'The Art Tour' - Open Studios, Northumberland
2005 'Potfest' Scotland - Perth, Potfest Peak - Bakewell
2006 'Solo Showcase' – Arts Council Offices, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
2006 'Freshly Fired Biscuit' - Selected NPA Exhibition, Biscuit Factory, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
2006 'The Art Tour' - Open Studios, Northumberland
2006 'Terrain' - Saltburn Artists Projects, Saltburn-by-the-Sea
2006 'Evolve' - Designed and Made Showcase, Blackfriars, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
2006-7 'Christmas Present' - Shipley Art Gallery, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead

Awards:

2004 Arts Council England - Grant received towards studio development and promotion

Residencies:

1995 - '96 Artist in Residence - Barnard Castle School, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham
1996 - '97 Artist in Residence - Uppingham School, Uppingham, Rutland
2000 - '01 Artist in Residence - Pangbourne College, Pangbourne, Berkshire

Adult Education Teaching:

2000 – ’01 Wallingford Adult Education Centre – Ceramics for Beginners
2000 – ’01 Reading Adult and Community College – Ceramic Sculpture

Work usually available from these galleries / retailers:

The Courtyard Gallery - Malton, Yorkshire
The Customs House - South Shields
Dial Gallery – Northumberland
Jo Charles Arts and Crafts - Whitley Bay
Marchmont Gallery - Edinburgh

Membership / Websites / Online Galleries

Designed and Made
Network
Northern Potters Association
studiopottery.co.uk