Ceramics Open Studios
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Archive
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Venue:
Petr Weigl Studios -
From:
November 12, 2021 -
To:
November 14, 2021 -
Location:
London
Come and join our fun pottery painting workshop and create your very own impressionistic semi-abstract floral jug, with crystal glaze detail. This workshop is tailored for absolute beginners and you’ll end up with a finished piece that will be professionally […]
An account about my flat, painted ceramics representing aspects of my life
Talking to other artists, it is clear that ‘collaboration’ can mean a whole range of things, and taking the time to discuss examples of successful partnerships helped to reveal a range of possibilities. 1 Joy and Gill are keen to find […]
In January 2021, Covid restrictions meant that Gill and Joy were to start their dialogue through zoom meetings. The first conversation uncovered their very similar histories as creative practitioners with portfolio careers – both had periods of work in industry, […]
In order to think about similarities that might come together in their two practices, Gill and Joy set up a ‘Pinterest’ board on which to share influential ideas and artists. There was an obvious joint appreciation for textural qualities that […]
Documenting the creative collaboration between ceramic artist Gill Bliss and textile artist Joy Merron.
I’m very happy with the way these trial runs came out. They are Rocket Pots – shaped with 50’s sci fi in my mind and decorated by the elements.
I’m overjoyed with these Rocket Pots. They were hand thrown from white stoneware clay and colours were chosen to represent the temperature at the time of decoration. Blues are cooler, yellow warm and oranges and red the warmest. The shape […]
October 2020 brings a new colour scheme inspired by a friends washing line in the Gambia. I’ve translated this into underglaze colours but then started to see the colours everywhere! These colours will be used on a series of pots […]
With funding from an A-N bursary I met and interviewed five sculptors working in the field of ceramics.
This year’s city-wide celebration of contemporary ceramic art features an expanded programme of exhibitions and increased prize money for its ‘Award’ competition for new and innovative work.
This week’s selection includes exhibitions in Scunthorpe, Ludlow, Gosport, Hastings and Burton upon Trent – all taken from our busy Events section featuring shows and events posted by a-n members.
This week’s recommended shows include a survey of rave culture at the Saatchi Gallery, London, and a collection of ceramics at Manchester Craft and Design Centre marking the 200-year anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre.