Tag Archives: ceramics

Ceramic Wall Art in time for Christmas!

Posted on Nov 1, 2018 by

We braved the cold weather earlier this week to have a raku firing. It was cold but bright and most importantly there was little wind, which helps the firing process, but also we managed to stay warm. I had lots … Continue reading →

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New Ikebana Bowls and Succulent Planters

Posted on Oct 14, 2018 by

I have ceramic pieces drying all over the studio, they all need to be bisque fired, glazed and fired again before I can get them in my shop. I have changed my production method slightly, the bowl part is wheel … Continue reading →

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Chatsworth – mixing the old and the new

Posted on Sep 30, 2018 by

I have visited Chatsworth three times now and each time I learn something new from this incredible house. It’s been a while since my last visit but my favourite artworks were still there. What blew me away this time was … Continue reading →

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Raku bowls hot out of the kiln this week.

Posted on Sep 2, 2018 by

Finally the weather was perfect last week for a couple of days of raku firing. The firing is done outside and you have to stand around whilst doing it so it has to be a fine day, it’s not  something … Continue reading →

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Art Elements May Challenge – Tide Pools

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

When I saw the theme for the May challenge on Art Elements I was very excited, you might say obsessive as I thought of nothing else for 3 days. Then we went to Liverpool which gave my brain a rest. … Continue reading →

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New Stoneware Bowls

Posted on Mar 25, 2018 by

It’s been a long winter this year, feels like I have been stuck inside for months. But I have been planning new work and dreaming of holidays by the sea. I should also confess to drinking wine by the log … Continue reading →

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I’m glazed over!!

Posted on Feb 25, 2018 by

It’s been a very busy week of glazing and firing. Also, I started out doing the last week of Dionne’s Drawing for Textiles course but I broke all my felting needles, the textile techniques came to a halt so I … Continue reading →

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A week of finishing off and preparation

Posted on Feb 4, 2018 by

Not much to blog about this week, it’s been one of preparation to get ahead and finishing off stuff. I’m thinking about my spring events, I made a list ( I love making lists) of what stock I have left … Continue reading →

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What day of the week is it?

Posted on Jan 14, 2018 by

Since the turn of the year I seem to have my days all mixed up, I think because I’m not going to the gym (since OH’s accident) I have lost my ‘yardstick’ for measuring the passing of the days.  Before … Continue reading →

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5 Highlights of 2017

Posted on Dec 29, 2017 by

I got a wheel                                                                          … Continue reading →

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