Having a stand at the British Craft Trade Fair was an amazing experience. A chance to meet fellow makers, buyers, and stockists, its a great feeling being surrounded by like-minded people who have a passion for their craft and the arts. As I was located in the Newcomers section, I was surrounded by others who have little or no experience at trade fairs, yet they too were determined to make their passion into a business. Having a stand and decorating it in a way to stand out w

After a good week holding a stall at Green Beans Market, in Whitley Bay, I have just been accepted to hold another stall at the Concordia Leisure Centre at their Christmas Market. Looking forward to it! #christmasgifts #christmasgift #merrychristmas #christmasmarket #market #cramlington #maker #made #handmadeceramics #ceramicdesign #ceramicdesigner #ceramicstudio #ceramicmaker #ceramicblogger #ceramicsblogger #blog #ceramics #ceramicart #ceramicideas #ceramic #newcastle #ston

I have just been accepted to hold a stall at The Green Beans Community Market in Whitley Bay. Come along for Christmas shopping. #whitleybay #WhitleyBay #market #christmas #christmasgifts #christmasgift #homedecor #interiordesign #craft #design #art #artist #communitymarket #maker #made #handmade #handmadeceramics #personalisedgifts #gifts #homestudio #monkseaton #2018 #crafts #glazes #contemporaryartist #artblog #blog #creativeblog #ceramicsblogger #artistemerging #artistblo

Just before my time working as a Camp Counsellor at Camp Med-O-Lark in Maine I hired an electrician to wire in my new kiln. I just need to figure out how to plug in the controller box then I should be able to make work again soon. I have also just bought a new pottery wheel from Sedgefield Pottery Supplies. Bill is the owner of Sedgefield Pottery Studio, and told me more about my kiln as he once had it. Building a ceramic studio for myself has been a slow process, as the esse

Wow, I have noticed The Biscuit Factory is changing by exhibiting different artists! Such a nice visit, but I do admit I loved Alister Brookes' work, who has been exhibiting there for a while now. I loved the Raku fired miners, my favourite there so far! Another ceramic artist to look out for is Rowana Gilbert, with her vibrant vessels. I loved her coloured plinths, they went so well with the pots too. #concept #thebiscuitfactory #ceramics #makingclay #ceramic #ceramicart #ar

This is the night before the final exhibition private viewing. I am looking at different compositions for work... #settingup #masters #mastersdegree #master #uni #university #sunderland #newcastle #north #northeast #making #maker #creative #create #art #artist #design #designer #ceramics #ceramic #ceramicart #craft #craftspeople #setup #exhibit #artexhibition #exhibition #nearlythere #pleasant #history #family

This is the shelf I am planning on setting my work on.. with a ton of help from Stephen Beardsell. #handbuilt #wood #plywood #building #handbuilding #whitleybay #sundelrand #sunderland #nationalglasscentre #glassart #glass #ceramics #ceramic #ceramicart #making #maker #sculpture #vessels #compositions #compositionideas #willowpattern #structure #north #northumberland #northeast #screenprints #presentation #sculpt #private #privateview #working #carpenter #sandblast

It was my first time to visit potfest, believe it or not... and I absolutely loved it.. I aspire to have a table there one year. So many people talk passionately about ceramics and that is one of the reasons why I do it, as it inspires me and makes me passionate also. I did buy a couple of vessels from one ceramist, and gained a couple of tips too. Whilst I was there I noticed a lot of ceramists and potters were, what seemed to be hobbyists. Which is also a plus as it shows t

I am looking at different compositions for my work.. #compositions #compositionideas #art #artist #clay #craft #making #maker #white #willowpattern #ceramics #ceramicart #ceramic #screenprinted #blue #brown #uni #contemporaryartist #contemporary #commemorate #commemorates #creatives #creative #whitleybay #sunderland #newcastle #north #northeast #northumberland #create #sculpt #screenprints #sculp #handbuilding #handbuilt

Half way there.. My work is starting to take some shape.. With an array of sizes some vessels have screen prints embedded on them, some just white. #firstworldwar #worldwars #history #making #maker #uni #university #ma #masters #master #degree #commemorate #compositions #screenprinted #screenprint #review #stage #stage3 #north #northeast #northumberland #designer #design #ceramics #clay #makingclay #paperclay #screenprints #vessel #vessels #ceramic #ceramicart #art #artist #c