Kat Wheeler
Kat Wheeler is a studio potter working on the North Norfolk coast, with over thirty years of experience in clay. She makes hand-thrown stoneware and raku, combining functional work in which form and use carry equal weight with larger statement pieces, many of them carved.
Her studio is a small early twentieth-century building originally put up to support soldiers returning from the First World War. She works to commission and opens the studio to visitors by appointment between May and September.
In 2026 she was shortlisted for the Glass & Ceramic Award in the Holt Art Awards, the international open competition run by Holt Art Projects in North Norfolk.
Artist Statement
I am a studio potter working on the North Norfolk Coast, with over thirty years of experience practising my craft.
I value calm, simplicity and restraint, allowing the natural character of the clay and the making process to remain visible. My work is evolving to incorporate painting - a more intuitive use of line and decoration, particularly using blue on white forms - while keeping clarity, balance and function at the heart of the work.
I prioritise traditional methods, durability and thoughtful design, creating pieces that are individual, made to last, and intended to be used and enjoyed.