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| Marianne Finlayson
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I am originally from France, where I trained in ceramic decoration at the Lycée Ganeron in Paris for three years, and was then apprenticed to two professional potters for a further year.
For the past eleven years I have been living in Stow, where I work in the old howff, which I have gradually been converting into a studio.
I now produce a distinctive style of stoneware pottery that takes its theme from the Scottish Borders countryside where I live, with an appliqué technique applied to traditional forms. My sheep range has become a favourite with tourists and collectors alike, while my depictions of Eyemouth harbour are drawn from the more coastal areas. My work includes table and kitchenware, candle sconces, mirrors, earring holders and decorative framed tiles.
I sell mainly through craft and trade fairs, exhibitions, and a number of shops throughout Scotland, and directly to individuals worldwide through the Internet. I also enjoy making one-off pieces for galleries and private commissions.
Over the last seven years I have taken part in founding, setting up and running the Crafters co-operative in Melrose, the only one in the Borders. The co-operative is now a well-established thriving concern, with members from a wide variety of different craft backgrounds.
Other photographs: Eyemouth Harbour key holder, Tealight holder
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