E217 | My Biggest Takeaway from Ceramic Art London

E217 | My Biggest Takeaway from Ceramic Art London

From Your Art Matters by Michelle Lloyd

May 12, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 217

About this episode

Michelle Lloyd shares her reflections on the impactful experience of attending Ceramic Art London and discusses the importance of creativity, storytelling, and connection in art.

CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE, STORYTELLING AND THE POWERFUL ROLE CONNECTION PLAYS IN HOW PEOPLE EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGE WITH ART This weekend, I spent a few days at Ceramic Art London and honestly, it was one of those experiences that stays with you long after you leave. For anyone who hasn't heard of it before, it's a huge ceramics show in London and such a brilliant event. I went with my friend Sharon, who exhibits there and creates the most beautiful figurative sculptures and fauns. There was something really powerful about being surrounded by artwork, conversations and people connecting so deeply with what they were seeing. It reminded me that creativity is never just about the finished piece - it's about the story behind it, the energy around it and the connections it creates along the way. And more than anything, it reminded me of the importance of simply showing up and being in the room. In this episode, I talk about creativity, confidence, storytelling and the powerful role connection plays in how people experience and engage with art. I also share some reflections from the weekend and why the stories behind your work matter more than you might think - there is a little task for…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Lloyd

Topics covered

  • creativity
  • confidence
  • storytelling
  • art engagement
  • connections

Keywords

  • Ceramic Art London
  • creativity
  • storytelling
  • art
  • connections
  • confidence

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Places: London

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