My next upcoming event is at Potfest in the Pens, Cumbria (2nd-4th August). I have previously attended this event as a member of the public, however this time I received the great opportunity to participate and have my own stall/pen. I am looking forward to be surrounded by like-minded, passionate people, this would be a great opportunity to network. As it is my first time showing at the three day event, I am unsure about the amount of work to take and what products would be

It has been such a busy day.. Driving TWO hours to get to Crafts in the Pen at Skipton and setting up my pen for the weekend. It is my first craft stall at an event like this and I was so nervous and excited. After a few hours of setting up I finally finished. Looking at the other stalls setting up I know it is going to be a good show. Below are a few pictures of setting up and the result. #2018 #christmas #craft #crafts #ceramics #handmade #handmadeceramics #ceramic #clay #p

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

What is terracotta clay? Terracotta is a type of earthenware clay, which is the most common clay and pretty much found on every continent. Terracotta consists iron, giving a reddish-brown colouring. a type of earthenware, is a clay-based unglazed or glazed ceramic, where the fired body is porous. Terracotta is the term normally used for sculpture made in earthenware, and also for various utilitarian uses including vessels (notably flower pots), water and waste water pipes, ro

Such a great workshop given by Caroline Jackson from the Craft Council. As I have recently finished my Masters Degree, this workshop has given me ideas how I can pursue my ceramics and expand on my branding. The talk was featuring Margeret Burns, head of British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) in London and Harrogate, ceramic artist Lynne Hutchinson (BLH Ceramics) and glass maker Stuart Akroyd (StuART Akroyd Glass). Giving their expertise in their specific area and tips for craft fai

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

Assessment is fast approaching and one of my desks is smothered with work... this is only some of it. I LOVE doing my masters at University of Sunderland.. and within this year I was able to make so much more work than I have previously. So.. with two kilns full of these vessels, I can not wait to get them out.. glaze and add transfers !! #stage #stage2 #making #maker #makers #art #artist #artists #emergingart #emergingartists #contemporary #concepts #contemporaryart #contemp

Tonight is the Private View for the exhibition 'FRESH' designed for emerging artists in Thirsk. I will be exhibiting my work Where men once stood only memories remain. This exhibition will be running from 25th March until 9th April at The Courthouse, Thirsk. It was a great opportunity to exhibit my work. The exhibition was promoted through the local newspaper, and was visited by the Mayor. The exhibition contained thirteen artists around the area. #thirsk #exhibition #artexhi

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