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Nestled on a peaceful smallholding in East Yorkshire, artist Julie Cunningham creates distinctive handmade ceramics inspired by the natural beauty of the British countryside. From her rural studio, Julie shapes and glazes each piece by hand, producing timeless ceramic flower frogs and botanical ornaments that blend traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary touch.
Her ceramic flowers and flower frogs are more than decorative—they’re functional pieces of art. The flower frogs offer a unique and artistic way to arrange fresh blooms, helping you create elegant floral displays with ease. Each piece reflects Julie’s love of organic forms, soft textures, and garden life, making them perfect as centrepieces, plant pot ornaments, or vintage-inspired home and garden accents.
Using time-honoured techniques and locally inspired designs, Julie’s ceramics are individually made, celebrating the charm and authenticity of handmade art. Whether you're looking to elevate your own space or gift something meaningful, these pieces bring a touch of nature and creative spirit into any home.
Alongside her ceramic work, Julie collaborates with her daughter Zoe Cunningham to create stunning miniature feather paintings—original wildlife art hand-painted onto naturally moulted feathers from their own flock. Each feather is carefully selected and transformed into a detailed canvas that captures birds, bees, and countryside wildlife in vibrant acrylics.
Together, Julie and Zoe bring a unique blend of experience and creativity to every feather painting. Their shared passion for wildlife and rural life is reflected in each one-of-a-kind piece, whether it features a robin perched on a branch or a butterfly mid-flight. These miniature artworks are ideal as keepsakes, wall decor, or meaningful gifts for any occasion.
At Sutherland Feather Art, everything is made by hand with intention, patience, and care. Our pieces are well suited for a variety of occasions, including birthdays, weddings, christenings, Christmas, Easter, solstice celebrations, memorials, and more. Whether it's a flower frog for a gardener, a feather painting for a wildlife lover, or a ceramic ornament to brighten someone’s day, each creation is designed to be cherished.
Some items are perfect as wall hangings, while others make striking additions to shelves, tables, and gardens. Each piece not only reflects Julie and Zoe’s dedication to their craft but also celebrates the quiet beauty of the countryside they call home.
Explore our collection and learn more about our creative journey on the About page. Every purchase supports a small, family-run studio rooted in sustainability, wildlife appreciation, and handmade excellence.
Thank you for visiting Sutherland Feather Art—where handmade ceramics and feather fine art come together, inspired by nature, and crafted with heart.
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