Bowls, Plates and Tree Printing

Today I spent a good chunk of time in the studio, I threw some more plates and twelve small bowls off the hump, so a very productive time for me.  I also rolled out two slabs of clay which I carried down the road to take a bark imprint.  I have been admiring the diamond pattern on the Silver Birch at the end of our road and have finally managed to do something about it.  The pattern transferred onto the clay really well but the impression is quite deep.  I plan to biscuit fire the textured clay and use it to create patterns for future pots.
Josie kindly videoed the event for me.

Artspace at Barn Galleries Henley

My trip to Artspace this morning was fantastic.  The displays are amazing, the ceramics are all displayed on tables, shelves and cupboards.  I spent about two hours there admiring the variety of work.  It was raining so my tour around the grounds viewing the sculptures was a bit wet, the bottom of my jeans were soaked. I met two fellow West Forest Potters while I was there.
Inside the barn I took a few photos of the work.

Hannah McAndrew, Slipware

Hannah McAndrew, Slipware

Jane White, Pit Fired

Jane White, Pit Fired

Alison Dix

Akiko Hirai

Hilary Sims

Lea Phillips

Nina Lund

Marshall Colman

Asger Kristensen

Monday 14th May - Time to Relax

After a really hectic two weeks of making  pots in my studio and feeling like a full time potter, it is time to relax.  The Art on the Street event was a great success, the weather cheered up for the weekend and we had a really good turnout.  I sold 27 items, so I am very pleased with that and I can put the profits towards my throwing course with Richard Phethean in July.  But its not about the money, money, money, I really enjoyed chatting to everyone about my work and techniques, some of them even seemed interested!  Also it is great to meet up with the little group of potters exhibiting in the Waterstone's unit. Here is a short film of my stall before it opened

As part of my relaxing day I am off to the Barn Galleries, Henley to see the Artspace exhibition
www.barngalleries.com

Art on the Street 2012

I am busy sorting out the pots I want to take with me to Art on the Street, this afternoon I unloaded the kiln and have quite a selection now.  As usual everything is very blue, I will try and take a few other pieces to break the blue monotony.  The problem is that I am very disappointed with anything I made more than six months ago.

I have written out my price list, photographed the pots and now need to pack everything away in boxes so that I can set out the table this evening.  If you are in Maidenhead on Saturday please call in and say hello.

West Forest Potters Exhibition

What a hectic weekend!  The West Forest Potters were holding their annual exhibition at Henley Rugby Club as part of the Henley Arts Trail.  There were 26 exhibitors and what an amazing variety of work on display.  Friday was setting up day and having moved most of the furniture out of the room it was time to move the tables to their positions for displaying the pots.  The tablecloths were laid out and the work carefully arranged.  The evening 'invitation only' party was a great success and several items ended the evening with a red dot adornment
The exhibition ran from Saturday to Monday and was well attended.  My stint of stewarding was Sunday morning and I had a great time, chatting to visitors and the other stewards about pottery.  I also had a chance to study all the items in more detail.  Monday saw the exhibitors packing up their wares, some were pleased with the number of sales they had made and some were a little disappointed.  However it is always satisfying to know that your work has given pleasure to those who came to see the exhibition.

 This is my display, I sold three items - the ornamental ball, a set of three small bowls and a lidded pot.