Instore with Patricia form Patricia Fernandes Ceramics 

How many steps or processes does your craft use?  

It's had to say with my art practice how many steps/processes it takes me. On average it takes 20 process steps to create one Functionality piece (my dinnerware collection) as well as a piece of jewellery. Why? The main thing when working with porcelain is preparation and method. Ceramics is a labourious art form but I love it none the same. 

Who is your favourite girl crush? 

Hmmmm.......my femcrush is Beyonce. If I could body snatch her life and career I definitely would!

Do you have any trend forecasts for 2013?

It's all about colour and pattern. Which just quietly I love working in.

What's been your 'best decision' moment

Going back to university to study and ultimately specialise in Ceramics for my final year. I love doing what I do and get a kick out of experimenting and creating.

Name a source of inspiration.

My family are a major source of inspiration. I adore their practical nature (which has rubbed off on me), so when it comes to designing a product I always make sure it's practical and user friendly otherwise..forget about it!

Tamara Harrison creates very unique, beautiful pieces of jewellery. Using her floristry background to enhance her talented jewellery skills, we ask Tamara a few questions on where her ideas come from and how they develope.

What is your creative process

My creative process very often enters the 'Terror Zone' (stress, tears, self doubt, lack of sleep, cant turn my brain off etc, etc -you get the idea! Some of my best work happens in the terror zone). So basically I have a good idea, prototype it, make lots,  freak out, think I may not sell any, sell out, relax, then start it all again.

How does knowing your creative process help? 

When I do hit the 'Terror Zone' I now know its just part of my process so I no longer take it seriously or invest into it. In other words I allow it to happen, accept it then move on to the next stage!

Favourite Design Element or Principle.

I'm torn between choosing Colour or Texture (actual and implied) as my favourite Element as these two are integral to my work. Fav Principle would have to be Contrast (love delicate with rough, shiny with dull etc)

One thing we MUST know about you.

If I'm not fed and watered at regular intervals I get seriously grumpy!

A previous job/career.

Lecturing in Floristry with a fav part being Tamara Harrison