Kat Wheeler

Kat Wheeler studied ceramics at the Appalachian Center for Crafts in Smithville, Tennessee. She completed a semester study at the Australia National University in 2007, before earning her B.F.A. in 2008.

Kat worked part time for established studio potters Judy Brater and Peter Rose. Peter became a significant mentor to Kat, encouraging her to pursue opportunities to travel and work. She learned valuable studio practice and production techniques while maintaining the workshop and helping fire Peter’s two chambered wood kiln.

Kat moved to St Ives to work at the Leach Pottery in 2009, eventually becoming the Deputy Studio Manager from 2014-2019. 

Now, Kat Wheeler works in her workshop at the Gaolyard Studios in St Ives, Cornwall. Her work is thrown on the wheel using dark, groggy stoneware. They are decorated with slips using a variety of techniques. Kat enjoys playing with form and surface, preferring to decorate her work while the clay is still damp. Her work is then glazed simply and high fired in a gas reduction kiln.