News & For Sale
Studio Share?
I am a relatively new WPA member and also a relatively inexperienced potter. I currently have two 2 hour sessions a week with my wonderful teacher, Sally Tresidder (aka the Wobbly Potter, Rattery). I am looking to take my first steps to doing things away from Sally (without declaring complete independence!). I have no room at home, so am looking…
Grab the last 2 spaces on a throwing masterclass summer school with Steph Buttle! 29th – 31st July at Ceramics Academy & Ceramics Academy CIC, Unit 4 Woodlands Enterprise Centre, Pathfields industrial Estate, South Molton, Devon EX36 3BY Website Info Book for £285 (plus booking fee)
Light colour & form exhibition
WPA member Molly Abbot invites you to a joint exhibition she is participating in at Sixteen Gallery from the 1st – 7th August opening 10am to 5pm Follow the link above for more information and how to get there. Or contact Molly by email
Help Recreating A Ceramic Sculpture From A One Piece Mould
Can you help make a copy of a piece of sculpture originally made by Serena’s husband? The sculpture was created using a one piece mould pictured below. The mould measures approximately 40 x 45 cm and has a rubber inset. If you are able or interested in learning more and helping Serena please contact her at serenamc.53@gmail.com
Glazes For Sale
Jamie has transitioned from earthenware to stoneware so has a number of half used pots of glaze as well as some large liquid and powdered quantities of glazes for sale. Price would be £50 for the whole lot (see list below) They will be available from 9 July to 5 August in Yelverton, or otherwise during September. Please contact Jamie…
Portraiture Project Opportunity ‘Hidden Figures Of The South West’
I am a photographer based in Devon, specialising in portraiture. I am reaching out to inquire if you would be interested in taking part in my portrait project, ‘Hidden Figures Of The South West’. This project aims to showcase individuals who work in professions that are often unsung through a collection of portraits. Each portrait will be taken at a…
Commission Opportunity
Storm Flowers London, an SME florist, are looking for makers of ceramic pots (succulent size and larger) for their gardening site @StormFlowersGarden to place some orders as soon as possible. If you might be able to make these please email Lucy and Nikitah florist@stormflowerslondon.com The Succulent pots are 7 to 8cm and we are also looking for larger sizes as…
Studio visit in May to Michael Taylor. Lone Ash Pottery, Ashwater.
Fifteen members visited Michael’s studio on 16th May and enjoyed an inspiring day in the lovely setting of their house and studio deep in Devon countryside near Ashwater. Michael started by telling us about his pottery education and influences and about how he and Yvonne have developed a successful pottery business making and selling his popular and most attractive domestic…
Online Demo by Paul Smith. Saturday 13th April
Paul makes most imaginative and humorous sculptural work. The images he makes are dream-like and contemplative and play with the conventions of fairytales and fables, often turning stories on their heads and twisting them. Goldilocks has made peace with the bears and Red Riding Hood has grown up to be a confident femme fatale who entrances the Wolf. His style is…
South Wales Potters – Ceramica 2024
This will be held over the weekend of 26-28 July in Cardiff. Nik Hoogland and Susan O’Byrne are demonstrating with hands on sessions with Nik on Saturday and Susan on the Sunday. There is accommodation available for the full weekend, and also day and weekend non residential places still available. For further details see the attached poster. SWP ceramica2024 poster
Annual demo by Peter Hayes at the AGM. Kenn Centre, Sunday 17th March 2024
In the morning session Peter gave a superb presentation and talk. He used a wide variety of wonderful photos of his work. Many photos showed the numerous countries he has visited, the people he has worked with and met there and their pottery traditions. This has clearly influenced his pottery and his thinking and philosophy. He spoke with great humour…
Upcoming workshops at Ceramics Academy
Upcoming workshops at Ceramics Academy. Click on the following link to download the poster with booking links WPA poster
Donations requested for a charity auction
WPA member Ashley Wilkie is involved with an NHS charity called The Little Something Charitable Fund who are holding a charity auction in November. They would be keen to accept any pottery donations that members might feel able to give for auction on the night. If you wish to make a donation then please contact Ashley or the charity via…
3-phase pugmill for sale
I purchased the machine on 24/4/24 but unfortunately when in situ it’s simply turned out to be too big for my relatively small studio. It’s a 3-phase machine with a 3 inch outlet, which I’ve seen running when collecting it and it works fine. It’s a heavy duty mill with a brass internal worm drive and a ¾ HP Norman…
Wanted – horizontal pug mill
WPA member Alan DiMambro is looking for a used horizontal pugmill. If you have something suitable then please contact him: dimambro69@outlook.com 01209 697040
Zoom demonstration by Paul Smith (April 2024)
We enjoyed a really informative demonstration by Paul who showed us the techniques he uses to make his characterful and joyful sculptures. Paul will be attending a number of events this summer along with running a weekend masterclass in Italy.
Call for maker to supply wholesale pots
Deborah Brett of Whispering Daisies in Bideford is asking can you supply terracotta pots for a new candle collection? Here’s a link to our Instagram account @whisperingdaisiesuk We make candles and we are looking for a supplier who is local who is able to make and supply terracotta plant pot style pots at wholesale price for our new candle collection….
Bec Davies takes over as WPA Chair at successful AGM and demonstration
Roughly 80 members and guests were treated to a fascinating talk and demonstration by Peter Hayes at this year’s event. As part of the business we welcomed a number of new committee members and a new Chair. Full details will be in the May/June magazine.
Materials and other studio contents for sale
Studio clear out, list as below: For more information contact Jenny Hicks (jennyhicksceramics@gmail.com), Ashbrittle, Somerset. 2kg Barium Carbonate 1kg Bone Ash 500g S.Borax Frit 5.8kg China Clay/Kaolin 5kg Dolomite 4.8kg Ferro Frit 3134 6.4kg Potash Feldspar 1kg Flint 5.3kg Hyplas 71 Ball Clay 2.6kg Nephylene Syenite 2kg Sodium Carbonate £ 2kg Talc 5kg Quartz 600 5.8kg Whiting 1.8kg Wollastonite 220g…
Clay Masterclass with Paul Smith
If you enjoy Paul’s online demonstration in April and want to learn more, he is running a workshop in beautiful northern Italy. For details see the images below: