News & For Sale
Rohde TE-75MCC Kiln for sale – Dartington Trust
For sale second hand (used) Rohde TE-75MCC single phase kiln 75 lit EDITOR note : replacement elements are photographed probably for the missing ones in the lid. We also have lots of terracotta, clay and other bits (see images) so would be great to see if anyone is interested? We are at The Cider Press Centre, TQ9 6TQ. Sensible…
China Clay for sale
ROGER COCKRAM CERAMICS is having a clear out. I have a load of CHINA CLAY – which I just don’t use. Apparently this is in excess of £25 per bag bought retail currently – but I’m asking £5 per bag only – be it one bag or say 20. I just don’t use it. It is PURAFLO china clay –…
Slip & Press Moulds plus ceramic sundries for sale
Andrew & Sue Ling are selling all of their Slip & Press Moulds plus lots of assorted ceramic sundries, too many to mention here so please see this link of a list of what’s there and prices. You can contact them at this email address landrewling@aim.com
Pottery studio to let – Buckfastleigh
Located 5 minutes from the A38 and buses from Plymouth, Exeter, Newton Abbot and Totnes. The size is approximately 4m x 2m The workshop has a sink and water as well as electricity and light and lots of shelving and cupboard space. Windows along one side and south facing opening out to a garden Rent is negotiable depending on circumstances…
For Sale – Large collection of Ceramic Review magazine
Over 4 decades of Ceramic Review, from 1978 to present. There are a few gaps but not many. Lots of historical interest plus this years latest editions. The older ones look a little aged, newer editions are in very good condition. Plus a decade of Crafts 1990 to 1999 for free if wanted. Must be able to collect from Weymouth…
WPA anagama firing of the Kigbeare Community Kiln
This summer saw the inaugural WPA firing of the Kigbeare Community Kiln. Over 1200 pots from 49 members were loaded into the kiln and fired over 5 days by a firing team of over 30 guided by a small core team with experience of such firings. It proved to be not only to be a good firing with some beautiful…
100 mugs – Your invitation to get involved!
Your invitation to get involved in the opening of the Create CIC pottery at the Create Contemporary Crafts Hub in Camborne! Our official opening is 3-6pm on Saturday 7 September 2024 and we’ll hope you’ll come and celebrate with us. We will be showcasing our beautiful new pottery with separate glaze, plaster and kiln rooms. In the pursuit of making…
Tom Kemp Throwing with Porcelain one day taster sessions
To celebrate his move to a new studio at Kigbeare, Tom Kemp will be running two one-day taster sessions to introduce you to throwing with porcelain, These are on 31st August and 7th September. Contact kigbeare@gmail.com for more details
Invitation to join – The Good Blue News Art Project
As an artist and volunteer for UK’s first (and only!) National Marine Park, Plymouth Sound I am inspired by efforts to restore and renew the ocean and recently started The Good Blue News Art Project as a response to this, especially as stories of ‘good ocean news’ often drown in the daily sea of bad news. Art is a unique…
Makers call out
Thelma Hulbert Gallery present makers call out. THG is looking for South West designer makers who produce high quality work (either one – offs or small scale production) to feature in our festive selling exhibition of contemporary craft and design. Entries will highlight the quality, variety and inspiration of local designer makers working across a range of materials: glass, jewellery, ceramics,…
Applications Open for Handmade Chelsea
Applications are open for this November’s Handmade Chelsea, one of the UK’s longest running craft fairs. The Fair will take place in the beautiful Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Rd, London. This year’s Private View Evening will be held on Wednesday 6 November, with doors opening to the public from Thursday 7 – Saturday 9 November 2024. Online Applications close…
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…