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 […]
Tag Archives: porcelain
a technical interlude, learning from Mastercrafts
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 […]
the power of folk poetry: “star light, star bright”
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: […]
story about me in Ceramic Review
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 […]
making obliquely
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 […]
multiple small gains: in cycling and making?
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 ebb and flow
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 […]
final installation at Manchester Craft and Design Centre
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 […]
balance as flow
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 […]
more ‘and that ruthless king is steam’
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 […]
