Gillian McMillan began her education at art college at the age of sixteen. It was at Southport that she was introduced to clay and began specialising in ceramics.
Having completed a three year course at Wolverhampton Polytechnic and obtained a Diploma in Art and Design in Ceramics, she then went to Stoke on Trent Polytechnic and obtained a Masters in Industrial Design. She worked at Myott Meakin as a designer before establishing her own studio known as “The Other Pottery”
Gillian McMillan’s techniques have evolved over many years and she now specialises in two finishes for her pottery, Porcelain and Earthstone, to which she applies unique glazes. Her Porcelain pieces are fired to 1260c and then has liquid lustre designs painted on before re-firing to 700c
Gillian is a regular participant in the Potfest International Ceramic Festivals and exhibits in galleries around the UK.
