W E N D Y
T O U R N A Y
Ceramics
Education
2004 – 2005 University of Central England, PGCE Art and Design
2001 – 2003 Staffordshire University, MA Ceramic Design
1995 – 1998 University of Central England, BA (Hons) Ceramics with Glass Design
Work History
2020 Schools Art Project, Various Birmingham Schools, Ikon Gallery/ Creative Connections
2020 CPD Primary Teachers Ceramics Workshop, Ikon Gallery/Creative Connections
2019 Blind Ambition Ceramics Workshop, MAC Birmingham
2019 - Ongoing Ceramics Teacher, King Edwards High School For Girls, Edgbaston, Brmingham
2019 Pottery Club, Chad Vale Primary School, Edgbaston, Brmingham
2019 Decorative Ceramic Workshop, Ikon Gallery, Brmingham
2019 Slip-Cast Tealight Workshop, Hedge, Harborne, Birmingham
2018 Slip-Cast Tealight Workshop, Heals, Mailbox, Birmingham
2018 Creative Clay, Family Workshops, Ikon Gallery, Brmingham
2018 Schools Art Project, Various Birmingham Schools, Ikon Gallery/ Creative Connections
2017 Pottery Workshop, Bournville Gardens Retirement Village, Birmingham
2014 - Ongoing Designer/Maker, Wendy Tournay Ceramics
2013 - Ongoing Ceramics Consultant/Tutor, Clients inc: Moseley School, North Birmingham Academy, Light Hall School
Halmoor School. Sladefield School
2012 - Ongoing Artist Tutor, MAC Birmingham
1999 - Ongoing Freelance Designer, Clients inc: Churchill China, Vista Allegre, Dudson Limited, Arthur Wood
2016 - 2018 Visiting Tutor, Birmingham City University
2011 - 2012 Visiting Tutor, Birmingham City University
2005 - 2012 Teacher of Art and Design, Walsall Academy
2000 - 2001 Artists Access to Art Colleges Residency, University of Central England
1998 - 1999 In-House Designer, Prinknash Abbey Pottery
Exhibitions/Stockists 2020
Silver & Love, Harborne, Birmingham
Ikon Gallery Shop, Birmingham
MAC Birmingham Shop
Online retailer; silkandslate.com
Barewall Gallery, Burslem, Stoke on Trent
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WendyTournayCeramics
Exhibitions/Stockists 2019
MAC Christmas Art Markets, MAC Birmingham
Harborne Christmas Craft Market, Moorpool, Harborne, Birmingham
Quartermasters, 'Birmingham Made' pop-up, Birmingham Design Festival
MAC Artist Tutors, MAC Birmingham
Seasonal Markets, The Bond Company, Digbeth, Birmingham
Silver & Love, Harborne, Birmingham
Ikon Gallery Shop, Birmingham
MAC Birmingham Shop
Hedgerow Stories, Harborne, Birmingham
Online retailer; silkandslate.com
Forge 2 Gallery, Culworth, Banbury
Barewall Gallery, Burslem, Stoke on Trent
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WendyTournayCeramics
Exhibitions/Stockists 2018
Ikon Gallery Winter Market
MAC Christmas Art Markets, MAC Birmingham
Harborne Christmas Craft Market, Moorpool, Harborne, Birmingham
The Paperdolls Christmas Market, The Custard Factory, Birmingham
Ikon Gallery Shop, Birmingham
Quartermasters 'Birmingham Made' pop-up, Birmingham Design Festival
Silver & Love, Harborne, Birmingham
MAC Birmingham Shop
Hedgerow Stories, Harborne, Birmingham
Top Drawer Spring/Summer, London Olympia
Online retailer; silkandslate.com
Forge 2 Gallery, Culworth, Banbury
Why Not Gallery, Burton Upon Trent
Sara Preisler Gallery, Birmingham
Barewall Gallery, Burslem, Stoke on Trent
Inspirations Gallery, Lytham, St Annes, Lancashire
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WendyTournayCeramics
Exhibitions/Stockists 2017
MAC Christmas Art Markets
Etsy Made Local: Birmingham Originals Winter Makers Market, Council House.
Harborne Christmas Craft Market
The Paperdolls Christmas Market, The Custard Factory, Birmingham
The Paperdolls Summer Market, The Custard Factory, Birmingham
MPA Group Exhibition, Emporium Gallery, Lichfield
Online retailer; silkandslate.com
British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate
Charmian Beaton Gallery, Maidstone
Forge 2 Gallery, Culworth, Banbury
Why Not Gallery, Burton Upon Trent
Sara Preisler Gallery, Birmingham
Barewall Gallery, Burslem, Stoke on Trent
Cecilia Colman Gallery, St Johns Wood, London
Inspirations Gallery, Lytham, St Annes, Lancashire
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WendyTournayCeramics
Exhibitions/Stockists 2016
MAC Christmas Craft Markets
Charmian Beaton Gallery, Maidstone
Forge 2 Gallery, Culworth, Banbury
Why Not Gallery, Burton Upon Trent
Sara Preisler Gallery, Birmingham
Mixed Summer Exhibition, Byard Art Gallery, Cambridge
MPA Group Exhibition, Selly Manor, Bournville, Birmingham
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WendyTournayCeramics
Barewall Gallery, Burslem, Stoke on Trent
Cecilia Colman Gallery, St Johns Wood, London
Inspirations Gallery, Lytham, St Annes, Lancashire
British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate
Spring Makes Craft Fair, Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry.
MPA Selected Exhibition, Middleport Pottery hosted by Barewall Gallery
Handmade Boutique, Touchwood, Solihull
Exhibitions/Stockists 2015
MAC Christmas Craft Markets
Exhibition of Festive Treasure, Emporium Gallery, Lichfield
MPA Selected Exhibition, Rugby Art Gallery
MPA Group Exhibition, Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Made at MAC, MAC Birmingham
Prize Exhibition, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
Shop at The National Centre for Craft & Design
Exhibitions 2014
MAC Christmas Craft Markets
MPA Group Exhibition, Woodbridge Gallery, Fired Up, Birmingham
MPA Group Exhibition, Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Made at MAC, MAC Birmingham
MPA Selected exhibition, Barewall Gallery, Stoke on Trent
Previous Exhibitions
Urban Interiors, Commonwealth Institute, Kensington
Design UK, Gainsborough Studios, Islington
Top Drawer Autumn, Earls Court, London
New Designers, Business Design Centre, Islington
Open Exhibition, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
Practically Beautiful, Cupola Gallery, Sheffield
British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate
Spring Fair, NEC, Birmingham
Stoke Showcase, Stoke on Trent
Ambiente, Frankfurt
Commissions and achievements
Jewellery Stands - Silver And Love
Butter plates - Simpsons Restaurant
Giftware Association Gift of the year shortlist, Contemporary Gift 2019
25 years commemorative gifts - Simpsons Restaurant
Petit fours plates - Simpsons Restaurant
Etsy Awards Finalist, Etsy New Talent 2016
Trophy for Clay Roofing Awards
Ceramic Industry Forum guest speakers gifts
Featured in Elle Decoration
Featured in Tableware International
Giftware Association Gift of the year shortlist, Lifestyle 2003
Winner of Jaguar Cars Product design award, RBSA
Winner Johnson Matthey shape design competition, hotelware category
Professional Bodies
a-n The Artists Information Company - www.a-n.co.uk/news/
Crafts Council Directory - www.craftscouncil.org.uk/directory
Midland Potters Association - www.midlandspotters.co.uk