ZOO CERAMICS ANIMAL SCULPTURE AND GIFTWARE NEWS OCTOBER 2011 Potters at Living Heritage Craft Shows |
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During the Summer of 2010 and 2011 we were invited by Marge from Living Heritage Craft Shows to organise a pottery demonstration marquee at the Sculpture and Art Fairs at Sandingham, Burghley, Chelmsford and Kedleston. It was quite an honour and a challenge to gather a variety of potters who could demonstrate their skills on a large scale at a public event, but after many hours of research and chatting we were very happy with the diversity of artists we had selected.
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Whilst I was demonstrating sculpting and modelling techniques, Maggie with the help of her daughter Emmeline were running the tile workshop for adults and children. |
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Judging by the results shown here, there are some very talented individuals out there. |
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Examples of Tiles |
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Sandra and Steve Smith brought their collection of wonderful thrown and modelled giftware, whilst Steve diligently created an "army " of dragons. I wonder what the collective noun is for a group of dragons? Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. Chris Dawes and Roy Clarke turned pot after pot on their wheels and Bob Emmett spent his time drilling holes into his designs. |
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Julia Hulme used her fascinating slab process to create her lovely pig sculpture, whilst Chris Rumsey used the coiling method to create his intriguing light vessels. katherine Winfrey used traditional slip glazing techniques to paint her beautiful designs, whilst Louise and David Salsbury delicately painted their pretty gift tags and large bowls. David Pantling was also painting his pieces in a bold contemporary style, whilst coil potter Shaynie Gash carefully blended together her finely coloured agate coils. All round thrower, slab builder and modeller, John Hermansen created a dynamic warrier's helmet with dragon adornment on top. |
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After a hard days creating, the potters were happy to spend a pleasant evening at the beach eating fish and chips and watching the sun go down. |
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Mark, Marge and their Team work very hard to put on some wonderful mixed craft and giftware events at some spectacular locations. For the visitor there are some amazing large scale demonstration projects to observe, like the wood carving displays shown below. Craft workers can expect to attend well advertised events that draw large crowds and you are given lots of extra space to demonstrate. |
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Chain Saw Wood Carvers at the Living Heritage Craft Shows |
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Maggie and I would just like to thank Marge for the great experience she gave to us and a big thank you to all the potters who supported the events and put on some amazing displays of their work. |
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