Susan Parkinson

Who was Susan Parkinson?

Susan Parkinson is best known as an English potter and for her work with the Arts Dyslexia Trust. She was born Susan Elizabeth Sanderson in Calcutta. Her father was a wine merchant with an interest in sport and natural history, while her mother was proficient in dress making and craft works. Susan and her elder sister Diana were brought to England and pursued their schooling at Maltman's Green School, Gerrard's Cross.

Susan completed her education at the Royal College of Art, under Professor of Sculpture Frank Dobson and John Skeaping, winning Associateship, a fourth year scholarship and the RCA Life Drawing Prize, the first time this had ever been won by a Sculpture School student.