Hello!
My Name is Zara McLaughlin and I’m a Ceramic Artist / Maker based in a small town in Northern Ireland called Ballymoney.
My practice centres on the potters wheel as I enjoy making bespoke functional ware for the home, However I also host creative ceramic workshops all over Northern Ireland.
To discuss collaborations commissions or pottery parties please get in contact.
CV
Awards
Future Makers Award: 2020 Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) – Travel and Training support
The Brundle Award: 2020 Ulster University – Awards Ceremony
Richard K. Degenhardt Scholarship: 2019 Ulster University – Awards Ceremony
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Executive Deans List: 2018-19 Ulster University – Awards Ceremony
True Colours: 2017 CCEA– AS level Examination work
Displaying creativity and Innovation: 2017 NWRC – Awards Ceremony
Professional activities
Graduate in Residence at Ulster University: 2020
Selected by Craft NI to participate in ‘The Big Bauble’ : 2018-2020 Craft NI Gallery Belfast
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Ceramics, Jewellery and Silversmithing:2020 Ulster University Belfast: First Class Honours
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design: 2017 NWRC- Limavady: Distinction
A Levels: 2016 Coleraine Grammar Art and Design, Media Studies and Business Studies
Exhibitions
Uncommon Objects: 2019 The Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts- Belfast
True Colours: 2017 Ulster Museu - Belfast
End Of Year: 2017 NWRC- Limavady
The Show:2016 Roe valley Arts and cultural centre- Limavady
