Community Maker, British Ceramics Biennial, 2017

Display of wares made with community members shown at the British Ceramics Biennial, Spode Factory, 2017.
The ‘Community Maker’ project focused on the Portland Street area of Hanley, where 33 houses have been refurbished and sold for £1 each as part of a long-term process of social renewal and urban regeneration led by Stoke-on-Trent City Council. This housing intervention aimed to ‘change the rhythm’ of the area and support the development of a happier and healthier community.
2017 was the final year of the 3 year, Paul Hamlyn Funded project, lead by artist Anna Francis.