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                                 Testimonial from Karen Barron


"After graduating from BA Textile Art in Winchester, I wanted more skills 'to add to my bow'.  
I decided upon ceramics and contacted all
the studios I could find in the South East.
The only person who
replied was Kellie Miller.This gives some indication as to the kind of businesswoman Kellie is.
Kellie tutored me part-time for a year; taking me through the rudiments of making a mold,

slip casting, glazing & firing, until I had skills I
could hone by myself
-a fast-track method  which worked very successfully.

After a year, Kellie offered me a space within Biscuit
Studio, which I grabbed with both hands.
I still  
had an awful lot to
learn, but Kellie saw the potential in me and continued to support  and offer advice.
We are approaching my first May Festival, when Biscuit Studio(including me) shall be exhibiting -

after only one year of practicing
ceramics full-time!
I am constantly grateful for the privileged position I am in and the fortunate day

I stumbled upon Kellie Miller's address. Kellie is a
very generous and insightful tutor,
imparting her hard earned knowledge
and experience.
She has instilled in me a respect, understanding and
love for the art of ceramics.
I shall be eternally indebted."                                 
   Karen Barron 2007