Babs is originally from the Isle of Man and moved to county Derry in her teens. Pursuing a career in the arts took her to Cardiff school of Art and Design graduating in 2014 gaining a BA (hons) in ceramics. During her degree she specialized in porcelain tableware and she exhibited in many places. Graduating from DCCOI Ceramic Skills and Design Course in July 2016 Babs is now running her studio in Coleraine,Northern Ireland Ceramics has been a great passion for Babs throughout her life, but previous to her degree she also worked in mixed media using textiles and paintings focusing on seascapes. This has been evident inspiration throughout her work. Graduating from DCCOI Ceramic Skills and Design Course in July 2016 Babs is now running her studio in Carnew Co Wicklow. “The movement of water and structure of ice has inspired the shape of my series of thrown porcelain vessels. The shades of blues and green perfectly compliment the crystal glazes. The forms express the variety within the natural world, inspired by every individual organism’s unique natural beauty.” Coleraine, Northern Ireland