Everyone is creative. Everyone is welcome. We’re a free monthly breakfast lecture series for Derby’s creative community.
The Coffee House is the home for CreativeMornings/Derby. On the third Friday of each month, CreativeMornings will be in The Coffee House from 9.30am
The global theme for October is VISION and It was chosen by our Riyadh chapter in Saudi Arabia and illustrated by Razan Alshalan.
How do you see the world? How do you want to change it?
Vision refers both to the sense of sight and our ability to imagine the future. Are you focused on the little details? Can you see the big picture?
As we age, our eyesight begins to deteriorate; seeing objects up close gets more difficult. And as we gain experience, what we want to accomplish evolves. Will your life grow darker or brighter?
Each creative act involves seeing something in your mind’s eye then attempting to make it a reality. A painter, an architect, and every other type of artist or craftsman has a vision for their work. What message, emotion, or impact do you want to convey in yours?
This month’s speaker is Abbie Sunter
You might recognise me from Instagram as “that northern girl whose always wearing headphones”, or at least some people do!
I’m Abbie, a ceramic artist. My work explores the connections between culture, folklore, identity and place. I have always been fascinated by ancient cultures from around the world but for the last two years, I have found that what I was searching for in other cultures could be found in my own. By searching for something intangible, like the idea of place I found that the history of place; both real and imagined, when rooted in landscape, can exist as a vehicle for storytelling and mythmaking in art.
I moved here in 2010 to study Fine Art at the University of Derby, after finishing my BA in 2013 I took part in a few exhibitions and artist residencies, during that time I also found myself almost randomly, becoming a part of the team that delivered the famous “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red” poppy project at the Tower of London.
For the next several years I began to slowly work away on building up my own creative practice as a ceramic artist. From delivering children’s workshops, to working in schools and eventually, getting my own studio at Banks Mill, the mission was simple – don’t stop doing what you love.
Since 2018 I have continued to push my practice forward and in 2022, I decided the best way to do that was to return to the University of Derby to gain my masters degree.
During this time, I also became an Incubation Co-Ordinator for Banks Mill Studios, using my knowledge as a tenant of 5 years, to help guide the next generation through this exciting next step. I also started a second job working as Technical Support in the School of Arts, helping to support students in the ceramics department. Apparently, I am a glutton for punishment when it comes to giving myself too much to do.
When I’m not covered in clay, I am also; An eater of good food Watcher of great movies Listener of all kinds of music …and a Dairy Milk enthusiast.
Free drop in event.
Main Image: JAKT photography
