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| Diana Ferrari
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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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| Alan Freestone
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Stoneware |
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Thrown |
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Gas-fired |
Uig Pottery is a small family business set up by Alan Freestone in the early 1990s. Most of Alan's work is hand thrown and decorated in a unique way using the surrounding land and sea scape as inspiration.
Other photographs: decanter and goblet, casserole dish
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| Alan Gaff
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Stoneware |
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Thrown |
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Wood-fired |
Argyll Pottery, Barcaldine, By Oban, Argyll.
PA37 1SQ Tel 01631 720503
After a summer job at Appin Pottery in 1978 I was fortunate enough to be Apprenticed 1979-1984 to Joe Finch, proprietor of Appin Pottery including 6 months under Ray Finch M,B,E. (Joe's father) at Winchcombe Pottery (1980).
1984-1987 Worked as Joe's assistant for a year then he and his wife Trudi, decided to move to Wales, I managed Appin Pottery for him until they wanted to move to a larger place and so had to sell Appin to realise this. Rather than move to Wales myself I decided to set up on my own and so ended up just down the road in Barcaldine.
1988 to now- I set up Argyll Pottery employing two assistants, we have been known to take on the odd student part time for the summer months.
The ceramics we produce are mainly hand thrown on the wheel, including a full range of raw glazed, wood fired domestic ware and some more individual pieces. All the pots on display are made on the premises; most are thrown using our stoneware clay, some contemporary pieces are made from our porcelain body. The pots are fired to a temperature of 1300`C in our 65cf wood burning kiln. Argyll Pottery is situated by the southern shore of Loch Creran 8 miles north of Oban on the main (A828) Fort William road. Occasional exhibitions, some commission’s undertaken. For more details see website.
SHOWROOM OPEN - 10am-6pm Week days. - 2pm-5pm Saturdays.
ALL YEAR ROUND.
Other photographs: TulipVases Graniteglaze WoodFired., Tall Jug 35cm RutileGlaze & Woodfired.
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| Sandra Gorrara
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Stoneware |
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Electric |
The hand-built stoneware work that I make is fired in an electric kiln. My work is influenced by many things; the textures on the beaches & rocks; the Red Moss area in which I live; the farmed fields that surround my home
Other photographs: Heart Clocks, Field Edge Platter
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| Steve Hay
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Stoneware |
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Electric |
An interested amateur member of SPA, of many years evening classes, working to amuse myself when my full time job leaves some spare time. I enjoy reading about and seeing other makers' work, professional and amateur. I only have limited facilities of my own - clay, wheel and hobby kiln - but I really enjoy the escape of my grown up "mud pie reveries" and the simple pleasures and frustrations of creating with clay. I have run out of relations and sympathetic friends, so any usable output goes to charity shops.
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