Hamlyn, Jane

First name: 
Jane
Initials: 
J.
Surname: 
Hamlyn
Year of birth: 
1940
Birthplace: 
London
Country of birth: 
Great Brittain
Working period: 
1975
CV: 

Jane Hamlyn originally trained to be a nurse, but became interested in potting in 1968. She attended adult education classes and then in 1972 took a course at Harrow School of Art. In 1975 she set up Millfield Pottery near Doncaster. Since then she has worked full-time as a potter and established a fine reputation.

Jane specializes in salt glazed stoneware. Her work is thrown and hand-built, often highly decorated, and has been exhibited widely. She has specialized in salt glazes.

Pictures: Portrait with Jane and her kiln; leaning teapot (source Pam Kinsmith Art & Design).