Northern Potters Association

The aim of the NPA is to encourage and support artists in the production of sculptural, functional, fine art and decorative studio pottery in all its forms throughout the North of England

Cooke, Joanne

  • Joanne Cooke Dog 1
  • Joanne Cooke Dog 2
  • Joanne Cooke Dog 3
  • Joanne Cooke Dog 4

I am a professional ceramic sculptor based in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.

My work is inspired by a life-long love of animals – particularly dogs – and my aim is to capture the character of each subject I sculpt – through its pose and facial expression. All pieces are one-off sculptures hand-built from stoneware clay.

I predominantly work to commission creating sculptures of clients’ own pets from photos. Commissions are not limited to canines – I have sculpted a variety of pet animals including cats, horses, chinchillas and even a beloved bull!