About

Hi, I'm Charlotte!

I am a ceramic maker based in the heart of Northamptonshire, specialising in flower preservation. The individual one-off pieces that I create are handmade from my studio at home.

Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics
Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics
Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics

My Story

I have always loved art and being creative. My Grandad was an artist, so I like to think that some of my artistic side comes from him. I used to spend hours with my craft supplies as a little girl, and I grew up drawing and photographing the nature around me.

The journey for my business began when I found myself fascinated with the qualities of clay as a material at college in 2005, and based one of my projects on trees!

Since graduating from University in 2008 with a BA Hons degree in Surface Decoration, my passion for clay has grown. I used my time at Uni to explore and specialise in ceramics and have been continuing to develop my style and brand values from my home studio ever since.

I create special bespoke pieces with a story behind them, holding memories to bring people pure joy and everlasting connections.

Outreach

I started running my own workshops in 2019, and branched out further teaching nature clay projects to primary school children in 2021. I love sharing my passion for nature and clay with others, especially children.

Charlotte Hupfield

I’m a big believer in doing what you love, and for me, my work is my passion. I feel very lucky to say I love my job!

Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics flower preservation

Where my flower preservation journey began

Preserving flowers into bespoke keepsakes has been a wonderful direction for my work over the past few years. I got married in spring 2017, and preserved my wedding bouquet into a ceramic wall hanging tile. I received so many positive comments about it from family and friends, and after posting a picture online, I was approached by another recent bride who wanted her wedding flowers preserved into a vase. The rest is history! I haven’t looked back since.

I now offer flower preservation into a variety of different bespoke ceramic vase shapes, jugs, bowls, wall panels, coasters, tea light holders and more. The flowers do not have to be from a wedding – I work with flowers from funerals, peoples gardens, birthdays, retirements, christenings, and any other precious occasion where there is a story to be told, with that extra special everlasting connection. The flowers can be fresh or dried.

There’s nothing better than reading a lovely thankful email from a customer after they’ve received their flower preserved pieces. If I can put a smile on your face by creating everlasting keepsakes for you with your special flowers, it means the world to me.

Charlotte Hupfield

Green Fingered Ceramicist

I use real plants and flowers to get the most amazing textures into my bespoke ceramic pieces. Many of the flowers that I use are grown in my own garden from seed. The whole nurturing process of growing a plant and watching it bloom is extremely rewarding. Then, to preserve it forever into my work feels extra special.

The availability of flowers change as each season progresses – but that’s the beauty of incorporating nature with ceramics. The results can sometimes be unpredictable, but this adds to the excitement of how a piece will turn out.

Charlotte Hupfield garden
CHC Passionate about Trees

Passionate about our Trees

The clay I use comes from the earth, so I care about giving back to nature. I am partnered with The Greener Earth Project, so for every order that I receive, a tree can be planted by this amazing environmental charity. By supporting my small business, you are also supporting our natural world.

The Studio

My workspace started off in a very cold, small garden shed. I now enjoy the luxuries of a studio in my garden with actual brick walls, where I am kept cosy from the warmth of my kiln in winter, and have the doors open during the summer, listening to the birds singing.

The larger space enables me to work a lot easier, and allows me to utilise the room to fulfil orders.

In 2020, a window was fitted in the studio and I now enjoy looking out into my garden while making, or watching my daughter play while I nip into the studio to pack orders.

Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics studio

Discuss a bespoke commission

If you are interested in starting the exciting journey towards a custom ceramic piece, I will be very happy to help and look forward to hearing from you!