01/05/2026
📣 Art & Craft Market Stallholder Spotlight 🎨
NATALIE YATES DESIGNS “Hand built ceramic vessels that celebrate the quiet beauty of process and the unpredictability of natural materials. Working primarily with Nerikomi and Obvara techniques, Im drawn to the way clay can hold both intention and spontaneity. My Nerikomi vessels are formed from layered and patterned clays, revealing intricate lines and organic rhythms that emerge from within the material itself. Each piece is a slow, meditative construction, allowing the clays natural colours and patterns to guide the final form. In contrast, my Obvara vessels embrace the raw, elemental energy of fire. The Obvara firing process creates smoky, textured surfaces"soft, earthy, and completely unique to each moment in the kiln. These pieces carry the marks of flame, water, and air, capturing a fleeting transformation. Together, my work reflects a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, experimentation, and the quiet stories that handmade objects can hold.“
