Ceramic Flower Sculptures
Hi, I’m Carolyn Clayton, also known as Cazamic, an artist based in Shropshire, UK. My ceramic flower sculptures are dedicated to fostering a deeper appreciation for the beauty of flowers, plants, animals, and the natural world. I’ve always been captivated by nature, science, energy, and the vastness of the universe.
My flower sculptures, or ‘flower people’ as I affectionately call them, are born from my love of nature and my experience demonstrating the traditional technique of bone china flower making at Coalport China Museum. Over the years, I have honed my flower-making skills and have had the privilege of creating artwork for esteemed clients such as Macy’s, Harrods, Royal Caribbean, and various boutique hotels.
“We are like flowers – each one unique, yet together we form a beautiful and unified whole“
Flower People
My quirky, surreal pottery figurines make unique and thoughtful handmade gifts, and I also offer commissions for personalized pieces. If you are looking for my handmade ‘Flower People’ click the link below:
SHOP FLOWER PEOPLE
About Carolyn
I was born in Folkestone, Kent, in 1972. As a shy child, I found solace in art, spending countless hours drawing and creating. When I was 12, my art teacher recognized the potential in a large underwater frieze I had drawn in charcoal, praising it as O Level quality and encouraging me to attend an art school in London. Unfortunately, my parents didn’t support this path.
In the late 1990s, I moved to Shropshire and discovered my passion for working with clay at TCAT. Encouraged to pursue a degree in ceramics, I enrolled at Wolverhampton University, where I also studied computer science. Since then, I’ve balanced careers in both IT and ceramics.
In 2009, my “Flower People” series was born, leading to worldwide sales and even a public sculpture on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas.
Hartshill Clay Resort
During the pandemic lockdown, I built a pottery studio where I now teach. I designed the space myself, and with the help of my kind neighbor, we brought it to life in just over six months. As an avid gardener, I was fortunate to have a beautiful setting for the studio from the start.
I documented the entire process on film. It was an incredible experience—learning, working hard, and watching the studio take shape before my eyes.
