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New Generation Care clay day
Last Friday I took clay, tools and a few helpers down to New Generation Care in Byfleet for what is becoming an annual “play with clay day”. The starting point was to make wind chimes and the group developed this with their own ideas to make some very imaginative and unique pieces. They spent a couple of… Continue reading New Generation Care clay day
Salthouse Gallery exhibition at St Ives
The Salthouse Gallery in St Ives is at first look an unprepossessing space for an art gallery. However, it is adaptable, easy to fill, well-lit and an inviting prospect to passers-by, located on a busy thoroughfare near to the centre of town. Rented out by the week, it hosts many individual artists and artist groups… Continue reading Salthouse Gallery exhibition at St Ives
St Ives Salthouse Gallery exhibition now ended
Back from St Ives after another successful week at the Salthouse Gallery. Here are most of the group (minus Ann, Ian and Chris) plus a couple of guests, outside the gallery before closing up last Saturday to go out and celebrate Jeremy’s birthday. No need to adjust your monitor, there really is a purple tinge to the group…. More… Continue reading St Ives Salthouse Gallery exhibition now ended
Bucks Pottery and Sculpture Society Raku day
On Saturday, an unexpectedly warm day, members of BPSS and friends gathered at Elaine’s farm in Drayton Beauchamp to Raku their pottery. Richard and I managed to fire over 60 pieces in the day. Paula did some smoke firing as well. It was a beautiful setting and we were accompanied by red kites and buzzards… Continue reading Bucks Pottery and Sculpture Society Raku day
“Throw a Pot” at Art in Clay, Hatfield House
We braved a hot sun and gusty breeze setting up last Thursday for Art in Clay at Hatfield House. The event ran from Friday through to Sunday evening. The “Throw a Pot” Marquee was manned by five of us, Ruby Sharp (leader), Eddie Kent, Steve Ellis, Lutz Krainhoefner and myself. They are talented potters and… Continue reading “Throw a Pot” at Art in Clay, Hatfield House
Chiltern Arts Festival, 28-29 June
I spent this weekend at Chiltern Open Air Museum for the Chiltern Arts Festival. Richard and I set up a glazing workbench and the Raku kiln which enabled us to produce more animal sculptures as well as demonstrate the process to onlookers. Although the mixed weather – thundery showers punctuated with some sunshine – may… Continue reading Chiltern Arts Festival, 28-29 June
Chiltern Open Air Museum and Hatfield House coming up
This weekend – June 28th and 29th- is Chiltern Arts Fest at Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles. We will be Raku firing – hopefully in the Smithy again- on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 5pm. Next weekend, July 4,5, and 6th, I will be at Hatfield House taking part in the Art… Continue reading Chiltern Open Air Museum and Hatfield House coming up
Bucks Open Studios 2014 now finished
Open Studios was great fun. We were blessed with glorious weather, so were able to fire up the kiln for Raku every day we were open. Our visitors were interesting and interested in what we were doing – how lovely! Some highlights of the event were sculptures set up in the garden, raku guinea fowl – pictures… Continue reading Bucks Open Studios 2014 now finished
New Raku tea light holders
These are the first examples of a new design for Raku tea light holders. They have a white crackle glaze and shell imprint. As usual with Raku, each one comes out with unique detailing on the basic design. Size is approximately 3 cm high and 3 cm diameter. You can see them on display at Bucks Open Studios, Broomfield Farm… Continue reading New Raku tea light holders