Sally Woodford

Sally graduated in 3D Design at Middlesex Polytechnic in 1980. She married and moved to the Isle of Wight in 1981.

She makes ceramic sculpture, using combinations of clay bodies and kiln firing techniques, aiming to emulate the structural essence of whatever has inspired the art work; the landscape, found natural objects or artefacts and ideas from other times and different cultures.

Moving from East to West Wight in 2014 resulted in a lengthy sabbatical from clay during the renovation and landscaping of her home. There have been gaps in her career for various reason but the breaks from making can be re-energising and promote fresh enthusiasm for new ideas. The barn at The Barn is now a gallery, currently open to visitors by appointment.

In the past Sally has taken part in Art in Clay at Hatfield House and The Maltings, Farnham and Ceramic Art Oxford.

She was a member of QuayCrafts (now disbanded) from 2009 to 2022.

She has had artwork and installation pieces exhibited in numerous galleries and museums which include Farnham Museum, The Red House in Christchurch, Kingston University London, Russell Cotes Museum and Gallery in Bournemouth ... and on the island at Kendalls - Cowes, The Roman Villa - Brading, Osbourne House - East Cowes, Dimbola Lodge - Freshwater, Carisbrooke Castle, Ann Toms Gallery - Yarmouth, Quay Arts - Newport, Quarr Abbey - Fishbourne and Monkton Arts - Ryde