Clare took what was a ‘perhaps something like this and that,’ sketchy idea and coloured it in with sheer artistic genius. Her work is beautifully intricate, woven together with great care and creative talent. She can take any idea and make it an actual thing of beauty. She really listens to the brief and offers lots of possibilities, is happy to try out something new but brings great experience of materials and techniques to the table.

Clare worked with Inspire: Culture Learning and Libraries on our Heritage Lottery Funded project, Home Cooked Heritage as lead artist. Working with a storyteller and an archaeologist she delved into Nottinghamshire Archives and creatively engaged both adults and children to explore food history. Clare truly brought the food stories to life developing visual art workshops suitable for all ages that led to a touring exhibition featuring 120 art works printed on tea towels and a printed book celebrating the work and the historic inspiration. A pleasure to work with such a creative and conscientious artist, and to see the work of all participants be nurtured into such a fabulous outcome.