exploring paper and clay…
After writing on paper and on clay, I thought I’d try some hybrids as an experiment. Clay’s used in paper to make it white and smooth, paper’s used in clay […]
After writing on paper and on clay, I thought I’d try some hybrids as an experiment. Clay’s used in paper to make it white and smooth, paper’s used in clay […]
Watching a rerun of Monty Don’s MasterCrafts yesterday, I couldn’t tell who would be the best maker– even at the end of the programme. The best work didn’t seem to […]
I’ve been looking for poems about stars this week. I’m writing a proposal to Mottisfont Abbey who are planning a ‘Star Gazing’ exhibition. The poem I’ve chosen has fugitive origins: […]
This week there’s an article about me and my work in the UK ceramics journal Ceramic Review. I’m so much more used to writing about my own work, as a […]
I’ve been reading about obliquity – how “our goals are best achieved when we approach them indirectly”. The author, John Kay, is an economist, and applies this mostly to science […]
I was talking about this year’s fabulous road cycling successes (well done Mark Cavendish & Bradley Wiggins & David Millar) with my friend and fellow-maker Barry Stedman. GB cycling’s mantra […]
The tide is out at 22 Parade Mews. I’m ticking over, luckily, with requests for work giving me reasons to come in to the workshop and keep making work. These […]
A long day on Tuesday installing “crafting history” at Manchester Craft and Design Centre. It’s there until November , with most of the pots being auctioned for charity – at […]
I’m demonstrating at Art in Action this week, and I’ve been thinking about the Ceramic Tent’s theme of “balance”. For me, the interesting balance is dynamic equilibrium, much more part […]
I’m firing the last few pieces for my installation at Manchester Crafts and Design Centre, including plates with the fabulous King of Steam poem. They also have phrases from Lucy […]