Haleema Shakur-Still

Hi, I am Haleema—I am an occasional potter based in Poundbury. I can only do my pottery occasionally due to my other work as a medical researcher, but I hope that will change soon. Working with and trying to make shapes from a lump of clay is the most mindful experience, it simply takes you to a happy and creative place.

What started three years ago as a retirement plan is growing into a full-blown obsession with all types of clay and bright colour glazes. From building by hand to throwing to the rhythm of the pottery wheel, I enjoy trying all ways of creating ceramic pieces. Sometimes I create pieces with practical purposes and sometimes purely a fantasy to be enjoyed.