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  • Lucy Hughes

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    Lucy Hughes is a multidisciplinary artist who primarily works with clay and has exhibited her work across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Her journey with ceramics began at the age of 12 through raku firing. After studying fine art and relocating to Ireland, Lucy trained as a production potter.

    She teaches both wheel throwing and hand building, emphasizing the importance of play and creativity, often using a quick "5-minute pot game" to help students loosen up. Specializing in throwing, her philosophy is that bigger isn’t always better, with a focus on shape and movement.

    Fun Fact: In her free time, Lucy enjoys skip diving and walking. You can find her on Instagram @lucyhughes32

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Lucy's Work

Student Feedback

  • ★★★★★
    When I started my wheel throwing course in August each week Lucy (our amazing teacher) showed us how to shape and mould the clay on the wheel, we were also shown how to trim and glaze our finished pieces. Loved the experience and now I have 5 beautiful pieces! Looking forward to more time on the wheel at Throwing Shapes!!
    Denise
  • ★★★★★
    We booked a clay throwing event to celebrate my mother's birthday, and we had a phenomenal time! Very memorable; the team at Throwing Shapes were so kind and accommodating. Lucy was an amazing instructor! I can only recommend this company!
    Vivien
  • ★★★★★
    Completed the 5 week wheel throwing class with Lucy and absolutely loved it. Lucy is so knowledgeable, helpful and makes it look so easy and relaxed (much harder than it looks). A really impressive studio, lots of space to work without being on top of other people and a fantastic choice of courses. Looking to book into some further evening classes as soon as they're available.
    Naoise

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The Faces Behind Throwing Shapes

  • Throwing Shapes teacher Vinh smiles at studio founder Siofra whist sitting at the potter's wheel. A freshly made clay vase rests on the wheel in front of him.

Siofra