Hoopoe Jug by Jeanne Jackson

A tall angular shaped jug in earthenware with a sponge print background glaze and a Scraffito detail by Jeanne Jackson. With stylised Hoopoe bird motif on both sides. Jeanne has employed her unique style to portray these fascinating species.

This jug measures approximately 18cm high x 18cm wide from spout to handle and is 6cm deep. With a cream glazed interior it is perfect for cream or milk, the talk of any tea table.

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Artist Statement – Jeanne Jackson

After a degree in Ceramics from Bristol University and further study at Saratoga University, New York State, Jeanne established her first workshop at Space Studios in London`s Docklands. After moving to Oxfordshire, she combined teaching Art and Ceramics with producing her own work. Jeanne's style and materials have evolved and changed over the years but drawing has always been an important part of her development. Travels in Central America and Africa have informed the designs of her recent work which involves scraffito drawing and under glazes and oxides. Jeanne's work is both hand built and wheel thrown and she specialises in individual unique pieces.

Jeanne is a member of Oxfordshire Craft Guild, West Ox Arts, Oxfordshire Artweeks and an Associate member of the Craft Potters Association.