09/07/2025
I don’t think I’ve ever done a post to introduce myself, so thought now would be a good time… Hi I’m Jenny! 👋 I’m the potter behind Jenny Brown Studio. I’m based in Moray in the North of Scotland, I’m a predominantly self taught potter and have now been doing pottery for about 4 years. Last year I decided to give it a go and go full time into pottery, at the same time as renovating a house with my partner (might not have been the best idea, the house may never get finished) but I am absolutely loving working on my dream (even though sometimes the self doubt gremlins creep in and try to ruin it for me). And here are some bits about me I thought I could share with you all…
1. I was scared to try pottery because I knew I would love it but was scared to be bad at it, turns out patience and practice help, and I can’t wait to see where I am with it in another 4 years. (If you’re looking for a sign to give it a go this is that sign! Try it!)
2. I’ve recently got back into swimming and it is now most of what I do in my free time (I have the cap and everything).
3. I’m renovating a house with my partner as already stated. We are doing most of it ourselves 😅
4. I’m an awkward bean, I normally say the wrong thing or stumble over my words.
5. It’s pretty lonely being a potter sometimes, I spend most of my time alone. But on the flip side the pottery community is awesome, I haven’t met a fellow potter who I haven’t liked. Everyone is so willing to help and give advice or words of encouragement.
6. I’m a low spoon (energy) girly which sometimes has an effect on my work and can be super frustrating but I’m learning to pace myself and listen to my body when it’s telling me to slow down.
7. I’m growing a herb garden to make my own teas from and absolutely loving it.
In the slides
1. Me (today) at my wheel
2. A quick clip of me throwing some tea cup bases
3. One of my first pieces next to one of my latest pieces
4. Loading up my little kiln
5. My first market selling my pottery
6. My latest market
7. Moving from my old studio to my current one
8. Me in renovation mode 👷🏻♀️