Emma Johnstone
My teaching is lively, enthusiastic and motivating.
What will students gain if they come on one of your courses?
Increased skills, more confidence, lots of useful tips and a really positive experience.
Are there any particular techniques/processes you use in your teaching?I throw double-walled vessels and bowls, upside down.
What inspires your own work?Form, line, architecture, sculpture, a conversation, colours. The clay.
Where can students see examples of your work?Galleries: Contemporary Ceramics, London; New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham; BlueCoat Display Centre, Liverpool, Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh, Porthmellon Gallery, St Ives. My website
Where did you gain your training? Experience?
University of Westminster (HarrowCollege) BA (Hons)
Workshop Ceramics: First. BezalelCollege of Art, Jerusalem.
Exchange programme – part of BA PGCE: University of Greenwich Running/working in studio since 1996.
Richmond Adult Community College P/T Ceramics tutor
Kingston Adult Education P/T Ceramics tutor
Brunel University Arts Centre P/T Ceramics tutor
Putney School Of Art P/T Ceramics tutor
University of Westminster – visiting lecturer Private tuition on one to one basis at studio.
Royal Bank of Scotland collection
Professional groups and societies:Professional Member of the CPA (Craft Potters Association) Full Member of The IFL (Institute for Learning)