rubber glove ceramics, aka Paula Doherty, is a Glasgow pottery studio currently selling work online, by commission, and at markets.
At rubber glove, we pair traditional throwing methods with bold pronounced forms and considered sustainable studio practices to create ceramics which are tactile and invite curiosity. Working in stoneware and drawing on inspirations from the natural world, Scottish landscapes and found rocks, we create functional vessels that present contemporarily whilst still embodying an undeniable timelessness and organic energy. We hope to create everyday items which can be both long-lasting functional favourites and bring a little joy to the user's every day, whilst addressing the sustainability concerns of the ceramics industry.
To reflect our passion for the natural world, we have been developing more sustainable ceramic practices and re-purposing studio waste.
Through our collections, rubber glove intends to create meaningful works which instigate curiosity and facilitate increased awareness on possible approaches to a closed loop ceramics studio.
Alongside rubber glove, Paula facilitates arts and ceramics workshops, including regular classes at Govanhill Baths and Wild Gorse Pottery. Previous workshops have been conducted for initiatives including Art Space G41, BAAT Region 15, and This Must Be The Place. She also works as a studio technician at Wild Gorse Pottery.
