Hello! My name is Forest, and I am the creator of Together By Nature…
My journey to plants and nature began at a young age. I spent most of my childhood outside and have fond memories foraging for elderflower and blackberries, following butterflies, gathering caterpillars, tadpoles and tiny frogs for closer examination.
As a child, and in my adolescence, my Mother would take me and our dogs out for long walks in the countryside which I have so many fond memories of. I spent a lot of time at my Aunt and Uncle's farm in Kent where I have been, and continue to be, immersed in the outdoors from morning until dusk there. The meadows and woodlands really feels like home.
At home, my Mother always treated any minor illnesses and ailments homoeopathically, which nurtured my love for herbal medicine, using plants to heal the body. So, in 2022, I studied a foundation course in Herbal Medicine at Heartwood, which deepened my fascination with the world of plants, specifically broadening my understanding of our common wild plants in the UK. With a basic understanding of herbalism and an ever-growing knowledge of foraging, I combine these interests with my work in clay, merging wild plants and pottery.
Each piece is unique, hand crafted by me in my studio at Creek Creative in Faversham.
Inspired by the changing seasons, I gather wild plants from my local surroundings and imprint them into clay, crafting tableware and decorative pieces. Each piece showcasing the natural beauty of our local plants through organic shapes, earthy tones and gentle curves.
I learned all that I know from a dear friend, Nadine at Field & Sparrow who I am deeply grateful to, she is a truly exceptional teacher and amazing friend. You need people in your life who really nurture your passion and make it feel possible!
Thank you for visiting my page. I hope that you love using the work that I make in your everyday life, and it brings you moments of joy, as much as it has given me joy in creating.
Forest x