Artist CV for Lauren Bromley

1. Lauren Bromley
Ceramicist. Designer. Illustrator.
lauren.bromley14@btinternet.com/ rhodasroom@btinternet.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenbromley
www.facebook.com/laurenbromleydesign
Education
September 2007-2010
3D Design Ceramics BA (Hons):
University for the Creative Arts at Farnham (UCA).
August 2006- June 2007
Art and Design Foundation Diploma, specialist area Ceramics:
Newcastle College, Newcastle upon Tyne
Part-Time Courses:-
2006 (20 weeks)
Glass Jewellery Making:
Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL), Newcastle upon Tyne; University of Sunderland award.
2006 (20 weeks)
Illustrating Children's Books:
Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL), Newcastle upon Tyne; University of Sunderland award.
2005 (10 weeks)
Ceramics for Beginners:
Newcastle College, Newcastle upon Tyne
2005 Summer School
CLL Sculpture and Life Drawing Masterclass:

2. University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Exhibitions
April 2016
Belle Bridal Events- The Wedding Wonder Show
St. James Park, Newcastle
March 2016
Dawn Marie Events- Elite Wedding Fair
The Sage Gateshead
April 2011
Showcase Gallery
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
November 2010 - January 2011
'Winter Contemporary Craft Collection'
New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham
September 2010 - November 2010
'Autumn Contemporary Craft Collection'
New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham
June 2010
'UCA Degree Show'
James Hockey Gallery, University for the Creative Arts at Farnham
November 2009
'Art in Clay'
Farnham Maltings

3. June 2009
'Caught in the Current'
Loch Fyne Restaurant, Farnham
November 2008
'Art in Clay'
Farnham Maltings
Work Experience
December 2015- Current
Rhoda’s Room,
Owner/ Designer/ Maker
I am currently self-employed owner at Rhoda’s Room. Running an e-commerce website
(www.rhodasroom.com), marketing, promoting, exhibiting and selling my own hand-crafted
designer jewellery and accessories for bridal and occasion.
Oct 2011- Current
Children's Hospice Arts (chART),
Crafts Team Leader
I am currently a volunteer at the charity chART. As Crafts Team Leader I organize and devise craft
activities, run workshops, liaise with Hospices, provide help at fundraisers and raise public
awareness.
July 2010- December 2011
Ouseburn Pottery, Newcastle upon Tyne
I had my own studio space at this working pottery where I was a freelance Ceramicist and
Illustrator.
April 2009
Newcastle College, Newcastle upon Tyne

4. A five day placement shadowing the head of the Art and Design Foundation Diploma and ceramic
tutor, David Pyrke to gain insight into teaching in the post-compulsory sector. As well as observing
I assisted foundation students.
April 2009
Ouseburn Pottery, Newcastle upon Tyne
One week placement at a working pottery and studio, assisting and gaining insight into how a
pottery is run as a business and the possibilities of a portfolio career i.e. teaching ceramics
alongside one's own creative work and Commissions.
July 2006
Aardman Animations, Bristol
I spent an exciting two week placement at Aardman working as part of the set dressing team,
designing and creating props and sets for the 'Shaun the Sheep' series, first shown on BBC 1 in
2007. I also observed animators and 3D artists working in various media, including metal, clay,
textiles, as well as the obvious plasticine!
2005-2007
Arts and Crafts Leader, Education Otherwise Group, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne
Volunteer work with a group of thirty home educated 3-14 year olds. I devised and organised arts
and crafts activities for weekly meetings.
November 2005
Peoples Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
I worked for a few days as a volunteer member of the construction team at the People's Theatre,
Newcastle, assisting the set Designer, painting and assembling sets for a pantomime production.