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| Suzanne Davis
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Vessels are handbuilt using coils in both earthenware and stoneware clays. The designs, colours and organic nature of the forms are inspired by a life-long bond with the sea...in Bermuda where I was born and in northeast Scotland where I now live. Sizes range from 20 to 45cm in height.
The assemblage pieces reflect an interest in Aboriginal cultural art and are made with rolled clay decorated with metal oxides. Free-mounted or sandstone grouted fragments are brought together to form a picture.
Contact:
New Fargie Farmhouse
New Fargie
Glenfarg
Perthshire PH2 9QT
Telephone: 01577-830007
Other photographs: fragments II
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| Elizabeth Dell
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Earthenware |
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Electric |
Contemporary ceramic portrait commissions. Portraits drawn, carved, engraved or painted into handmade earthenware tiles and kiln fired. Unique two-dimensional sculptures, delicate portrait drawings with the permanence of ceramics. Oxides painted on tin glaze in the majolica, delft tradition
Other photographs: Anna, tin glaze red earthenware (detail), Angel II red earthenware (detail)
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| Fiona Duckett
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Earthenware |
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Gas-fired |
Watergaw Ceramics Studio and Gallery
4 Chapel Street
Whitehills, Banff.
AB45 2NB Telephone 01261 861090
At Watergaw Ceramics I specialise in a technique called In Glaze Reduction Lustre using a range of glazes I have developed myself. pieces are either thrown, handbuilt or slipcast and sometimes a combination of at least two of the techniques mentioned. The pieces made are mostly inspired by the reflective colour and movement found in water and are decorative pieces for the domestic environment with functionality in the form of vases, candlesticks and bowls.
As well as making my own pottery I run weekly classes along with Brian Cook Shand. We run the classes in sessions of six weeks at a time and all levels are welcome.
Other photographs: Multi lustre dish and vases, Close up lustre leaf bowl
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| Diana Ferrari
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Stoneware |
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Gas-fired |
Coil Bowls and vases
Hand made dishes and vases formed using the ancient technique of coil pottery. Large coils of clay are applied a layer at a time, smoothed and moulded by hand using hand held tools, the pot is then left to harden and strengthen enough to allow the weight of the next coil. Due to the hardening process necessary between each coil and the essential slow drying the larger vases can take six or more weeks to complete.
Slab vases
Slab vases are created by cutting two-dimensional forms from the thinly rolled out slabs of clay. These are then teased into gently curving shapes, creating three-dimensional forms. Extra clay can then be added at this point for additional decoration.
Clay, glazes and firing
Unusual gritty stoneware clay is used, giving a lovely rough earthy texture. The artist makes most of the glazes, all of the finished ware has been fired up to 1270 degrees C in a reduction atmosphere using a gas fired kiln. The reduction process starves the kiln of oxygen at specific points in the firing cycle, causing the flame to search for oxygen from within the chemical structure of the clay and glazes. Flashes of colour, speckles and a general enriching of the finished glazes are achieved. Due to the organic nature of the flame, thickness of the glaze, and deliberate variations in the firing cycle, each firing produces slightly different patterns and colours. The quality of the stoneware clay and the high firing temperature gives strength to the finished article.
Other photographs: Coil Pot, Coil Pot
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| Marianne Finlayson
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Stoneware |
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Electric |
I am originally from France, where I trained in ceramic decoration at the Lycée Ganeron in Paris for three years, and was then apprenticed to two professional potters for a further year.
For the past eleven years I have been living in Stow, where I work in the old howff, which I have gradually been converting into a studio.
I now produce a distinctive style of stoneware pottery that takes its theme from the Scottish Borders countryside where I live, with an appliqué technique applied to traditional forms. My sheep range has become a favourite with tourists and collectors alike, while my depictions of Eyemouth harbour are drawn from the more coastal areas. My work includes table and kitchenware, candle sconces, mirrors, earring holders and decorative framed tiles.
I sell mainly through craft and trade fairs, exhibitions, and a number of shops throughout Scotland, and directly to individuals worldwide through the Internet. I also enjoy making one-off pieces for galleries and private commissions.
Over the last seven years I have taken part in founding, setting up and running the Crafters co-operative in Melrose, the only one in the Borders. The co-operative is now a well-established thriving concern, with members from a wide variety of different craft backgrounds.
Other photographs: Eyemouth Harbour key holder, Tealight holder
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