MAKER OF THE DAY
Miae Kim Ceramics
My work explores the dialogue between East and West, blending traditional Korean aesthetics with modern minimalist design. Inspired by cultural motifs—palace wall patterns, temple roofs, hanok doors, and the fluid forms of Hangul—I use language as both a visual and narrative element. Each piece becomes a layered story that bridges history, memory, and place, inviting quiet reflection and connection across cultures and time.
Originally from South Korea, I spent much of my adult life in Los Angeles, working in animation and visual effects. My discovery of ceramics opened a new creative path—one that engages both hand and spirit. After completing the ceramics program at Glendale College in 2018, I established a home studio and devoted myself fully to pottery. Since moving to London in 2020, I have continued my practice in a communal studio and will soon join Cockpit Arts.
My work has been recognized with the 2024 London Potters Annual Makers Award and both the Judges’ and People’s Choice awards at Morley College Gallery. In 2025, I was selected for Fresh 25 at the British Ceramics Biennial. A selected member of the Craft Potters Association, I exhibit internationally through galleries in the U.K., Japan, and the U.S.
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The Capital of Craft Podcast with Ami Pepper
The Capital of Craft Podcast
Craft Festival Wales Season 2026
Craft Festival Director, Sarah James MBE, met jeweller, Ami Pepper in her workshop / atelier in Newport to talk about her work, her family background and her approach to developing her jewellery collections. We also talked about what she is looking forward to at Craft Festival Wales 2026.
Ami Pepper Jewellery
Meet Ami at Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle from September 11-13th 2026.
Award Winning Festivals
Since 2003 we have run multi-award winning Festivals in Bovey Tracey, Devon, Cardigan and Cheltenham. In June, we host the UK's best loved and finest contemporary Craft Festival in Bovey Tracey featuring over 200 curated makers. Hosted in idyllic parkland on the edge of Dartmoor. Complimented by an dazzling number of workshops, demonstrations, masterclasses, talks, family activities, street theatre, live music and feasting! In March we head to the beautiful Regency town of Cheltenham, presenting 100 makers at Craft Festival at the Town Hall. In September we will be hosting our first Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle.
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StartUP at Craft Festival Bovey Tracey
We are just 5 weeks away from this fabulous show.Our StartUP makers this year are of exceptional quality and we can't wait to see their work. There is a real mix of mediums from ceramics, paper and print, textiles, precious jewellery, leather, furtiture and wood. You are in for a real treat!Burnt orange and mustard yellow are very popular at the moment and here are a selection of our StartUP makers who are using these glorious colours. Book Your Tickets and workshops hereYou can also sign up to volunteer now, keep scrolling for details.Look forward to meeting you at Bovey.


