Local ceramist creates bespoke gifts

Local ceramist, Ruth Moxen, from Ballyclare, has designed a baby bowl and vase for the Centenary Child and Veteran feature of the Councils Northern Ireland Centenary programme.

Ruth graduated from Ulster University in 2019 with a degree in Ceramics and is currently studying MSc Art Therapy.

Throughout 2021, each baby registered at Mossley Mill and Antrim Civic Centre is eligible to receive a special commemorative birth certificate and the chance to enter into free monthly draw, where twelve special babies from each site will be picked as centenary child of the month and awarded with this personalised gift.  All residents of the Borough who celebrate their 100th birthday during this centenary year will receive a complimentary vase.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Jim Montgomery paid a visit to Ruth at her workshop, Cllr Montgomery said, “It is great to see Ruth at work making these beautiful centenary gifts. I am pleased that Council is able to support this small local business”.

Ruth commented; “It is a great honour for me to design these gifts. I enjoy using my skills to create unique pieces for others, making is therapy for me and I hope the recipients of these gifts enjoy them”.

For more details please https://www.ruthmoxenceramics.com/