SANDY BROWN

SANDY BROWN – Ceramics and Art
Studio visit, talk, demonstration, gallery tour March 16th 11.00 am – 4.00 pm Anchorage, 3 Marine Parade, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PJ
                            
Gabi Dewald, editor of Keramik Magazine, wrote in 2000 ‘It is hard to imagine the European ceramics scene without Sandy Brown. She is famous for her spontaneous, passionate use of clay and colours. Her almost provokingly simple use of form and her strong, energetic brush decorations feed from direct emotion, from confidence in her own intuition and from a portion of childlike anarchy she preserved for herself.' This is as true today as it was then and her influence on European ceramics cannot be underestimated. Sandy is a very welcoming host and this visit is a great opportunity for CC&GG members who cannot fail to be impressed and informed by the freedom and breadth of Sandy’s work in ceramics, sculpture and painting.

Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring your own lunch or use the nearby pubs/cafes in the village.

Getting there… Own car or CC&GG CarShare. Shared Cars will be going from Truro, (Nina Ducker) St Austell (Barry M-J) and Wadebridge (Penny McBreen) areas and there will be a fuel contribution of £5 - £7.50 pp based on four in a car. Please contact these members for details.

Payment for Bookings
Cheques…Make payable to Cornwall Ceramics and Glass Group and return with booking slip to Carol Scott, Viscar Pottery, Viscar Farm, Truro Lane, Helston, TR13 0EJ
Online via BACS…Payment to CC&GG Bank account and mail booking slip to Carol Scot or email booking confirmation to  CCGGwebmail@googlemail.com subject EVENTS
NatWest A/C - Cornwall Ceramics and Glass Group   A/C No. - 54073219  Sort Code - 53 50 37

          Members - £15           Non-members - £20

Download booking form 

Gabriele Koch

An illustrated talk by  Gabriele Koch
Handbuilding and Smokefiring

 April 20th 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm Ladock village Hall, Ladock, TR2 4HN
              
‘Earth, water, air and fire, Gabriele Koch’s lovely pots speak of all of those four elements as vividly as any I know’  Sir David Attenborough

Payment for Bookings
Cheques…Make payable to Cornwall Ceramics and Glass Group and return with booking slip to Carol Scott Viscar Pottery, Viscar Farm, Truro Lane, Helston, TR13 0EJ
Online via BACS…Payment to CC&GG Bank account and mail booking slip to Carol or email booking confirmation to  CCGGwebmail@googlemail.com

NatWest A/C - Cornwall Ceramics and Glass Group   A/C No. - 54073219  Sort Code - 53 50 37
Members - £10           Non-members - £15 Tea and coffee will be available
Download booking form

New member Robert Nagorski

Robert makes domestic and decorative ware in earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. They are thrown and hand built in his studio overlooking the Penryn River.

Darley Group Gallery

The Darley Group

GALLERY

SEAN HEWITT : JOHN BUTLER : JENNI PHILLIPS : JOHN FLETCHER

An Invitation to The Darley Group Gallery Open Afternoon on Saturday 19th January 2013 : 2pm – 4pm

The Darley Group Gallery is a new exciting Gallery for Looe showing the the original paintings and ceramic work of local established artists. Please come and browse the work, share refreshments with us and Celebrate the opening of The Darley Group Gallery

The Darley Group Gallery : Higher Market Street : East Looe : Looe : PL13 1BS

Film Show

Stithians Village Hall, Church Road, Stithians
January 26th 10.30 – 3.30
Come and enjoy a day of films, bring lunch and something to share.

Paying honest attention - Anne Mette Hjortshoj

Anne Mette lives and works on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic sea. This documentary gives a gentle and revealing insight into one of Denmark’s leading potters. It follows her daily life, collecting clay from her local beach for her glazes, throwing and making pots in her studio. She talks of her influences and inspiration taken from the nature of the island.

A short film showing Svend Bayer potting and firing his anagama kiln. He discusses his working methods and the importance of wood firing to his work.

Bullseye Glass invited nine glass artists into it’s factory to work with new materials.
From this process came Connections, eight remarkable projects that link the mixing barrel, the furnace, the kiln, the artist’s hand, the studio and the gallery. The pieces that result illuminate the permanence and immediacy of glass art.

Glass makers of Heart

In 1968 a one room working glass factory with a mud brick furnace was discovered in Western Afghanistan. Glass making had been carried out on this site by the same family for more than 200 years using methods described in 7th Century Assyrian cuneiform tablets.

Playing with Fire, the movie. - Paul Soldner

Donned the ‘Father of American Raku’ Paul Soldner made countless contributions to the ceramics world. This film explores the life and art of a revolutionary artist who helped turn a three thousand year old craft into an accepted form of Fine Art.
Artists and non-artists alike, walk away from this film feeling like they have just touched upon their creative potential and that they too can do whatever they set their minds upon.

Members - £5 Non-members - £7.50

Event Calender 2013

January 26th 2013
Film Day - Ceramic and Glass Films
And CC&GG Social Lunch
Stithians Village Hall
10.30 start

February 16th
Mike Edwards – Illustrated talk
on Cornwall’s Lakes Pottery and guided
tour of Museum’s Ceramic collection
Royal Cornwall Museum
Truro – 1.30 pm – 4.00pm

March 16th
Sandy Brown – Ceramics and Art
Studio visit and demonstration
www.sandybrownarts.com

Appledore, North Devon
10.30 am

April 20th
Gabrielle Koch – Ceramic artist
Illustrated talk about her work and methods.
www.gabrielekoch.co.uk

Ladock Community Hall
2.00 pm – 4.30 pm

May 18th
Roberta Ayles – Fused Glass Artist
Talk and “hands on” workshop
www.aylesglass.com
Noreen Todd’s Studio
Wheal Betty, Helston
June TBC    Delan Cookson - Potter
Small studio visit    Potter’s studio
Hayle

June 28th – 30th
International Ceramics Festival
Aberystwyth    Aberystwyth

July 24th
CC&GG Visit to Kigbeare Studios/Galleries
Workshop with Japanese potters and private Tea Ceremony
www.kigbeare.co.uk

Kigbeare, Okehampton Devon

September
Date TBC
CC&GG Kiln Building/Firing Weekend
Bring own bisque pots, glaze and fire
Raku and pit firing Trolver Farm, Feock
Nr. Truro

September 28th
AGM    2013 AGM + Presentations by
Siddy Langley (Glass) www.siddy.com
John Pollox (Pottery) www.johnpollox.co.uk

November
TBC    Richard Godfrey Ceramics talk and demonstration    TBA

Malcolm Sutcliffe

Watch Malcolm blowing baubles all evening, eat home made mince pies and mulled wine and enjoy a sparkly, warm start to the Christmas festivities.
Win baubles in our raffle in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Celebrate our 10 happy years in Penryn with 10% off during the evening.
You and your friends are all welcome!

Contact us

 

MALCOLM SUTCLIFFE Glass Gallery & Studio

2 West Street, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 8EW

01326 377020

 

www.malcolm-sutcliffe.co.uk

Christmas open evening and pottery sale

Jon Whitten is having a pre Christmas open evening and pottery sale (20% discount) with mulled wine and mince pies on Friday 30th November at the St Kew Pottery 6.00pm - 10.00pm- All welcome (RSVP to 01208 880836 or email).

Jennie Hale

You are invited to join Jennie at her open weekend in the newly refurbished barn display area.

Nick Harrison exhibiting

"Art in Clay" The 16th Art in Clay Farnham Saturday 17th November, Sunday 18th November, Venue:- The Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR Opening Times:-10am to 5pm Saturday & 10am to 4.30pm on Sunday
"Contemporary Craft Fair" Wednesday 21st November, Thursday 22nd November, Friday 23rd November, Saturday 24th November Sunday 25th November Venue:- RHS Garden, Wisley, Woking, Surrey. GU23 6QB Please note that the fair is being held centrally to the parking areas, and not in the garden itself. Opening Times:- 9am to 6pm Wednesday to Saturday & 9am to 5pm on Sunday
 "Made by Hand" Friday 30th November, Saturday 1st December & Sunday 2nd December Venue:- Tredegar House, Newport, South Wales Opening Times:- 10am-5pm daily

Andy Nichols in the news

Member Andy Nichols is in the news

More 2nd firing day photos

Raku and Paper Kiln Firing

Raku and Paper Kiln Firing weekend 29th /30th September at Trolver Old Farm by kind permission of Nina and Rod Ducker

Ceramic Review Magazine

'Ceramic Review' is the magazine of the Craft Potters Association.

A very rare opportunity to purchase the entire collection of  257 copies from "issue number 1" dated February 1970, to the most recent "issue number 257" September/October 2012.

All have been read and referred to over the years but are still in good condition.

I would invite an offer for the whole collection as I do not wish to sell individual copies.

Guide Price £500.00 to £750.00

Nic Harrison will have the entire collection at the AGM for anyone who is interested in seeing them.

or contact him at

Trelowarren Pottery, 

Penhale Jakes, 

Crava Lane, Ashton, 

Helston, Cornwall. TR13 9SE.

01736 762638

trelowarren.pottery@virgin.net

           www.nicharrison.com

Photos of Torch Exhibition

CC&GG Summer Exhibition opening

Penny , Barry, Peter Heywood, local Olympic torchbearer raising money for Ellie's Haven charity and Carol

Fran Osborne, Peter Heywood and Penny McBreen

Talk and demonstration by Ruthanne Tudball

On the 16th June we were very fortunate to have Ruthanne Tudball come to give us a talk with images and a demonstration of how she throws several of her signature pieces.  Ruthanne Tudball was born and brought up in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in California, a short ride from the sea to the west and the Mojave Desert in the east. So the primal connections to such physical elements as the mountains, sea and desert formed her and been essential to the inspiration for her making pots.  To great effect she demonstrated her influences with images of land strata, beaches, rocks, seeds, leaves ad scenery with direct comparisons displayed in her work.  She lives now in Norfolk with her husband, David, who she met when she was only 15 and he was 18.  Nowadays her influences are worldwide as she travels a great deal.

After her talk Ruthanne commenced to throw pots.  Her unique style involves completing the piece entirely while it is still attached to the wheel head, to this end handles, lids and spouts are all thrown first and the body of the piece is then thrown to fit.  As with all experienced and expert craftsman Ruthanne made it all look so easy.  Her working method is clear to see and while being precise is also free and loose and relaxed.  She talked of the need to make time to play and of recognising that there are occasionally days when head and hands are not working together and so it is better to go and catch up on chores.  I have attended many CCGG (and other) events, never have I been so engrossed and never has the audience been so silent and attentive.  Comments included being thrilled to have just joined as new members and “now I understand what is meant by ‘freeing up’”.  For those who were unfortunate to miss this splendid day please go to Ruthanne’s website:
Ruthanne is a fellow of the Craft Potters Association and a member of the Contemporary Applied Arts and was recently elected as a member of the International Academy of ceramics.  She can be seen at Art in Action again this year 19th -22nd July.

Fran Osbourne

New work by member Fran Osbourne.
You can see more here.

Kiln Firing Day at Crofthandy

 May 12^th 2012

 Following a busy day building a wood burning kiln and paper kiln at Crofthandy the previous week, the Firing Day on 12^th May was held under clear blue skies. The result was really excellent, though a few pots blew, but that was a learning curve for the kiln controlling team of Nina, Lynn, John and helpers. We learned a lot about that kiln and once it got to temperature it was so efficient that we managed firing after firing and only fired up the gas Raku kiln at about three o'clock to finish off the day’s pots and to show the kiln in action. The Raku team of Fran and Lynn managed to get many really good results  and all who took part were enthused and excited by the results, going away happy at the end of a long day. The paper kiln firing, inspired by Jane Gibson’s day at Krowji, unfortunately didn't get to the desired temperature, but great interest was shown in the technique which is one to master over time. We will try again before too long. Looked so easy when Jane did it!

Now that the kiln has been built it will remain at Brenda’s place for the foreseeable future so we can plan and organise another members’ day with fire and possibly roast potatoes! A very successful get together and much learned about the mysteries of building and firing. Thanks to all who helped make such a good event; Brenda for hosting and cooking, those that helped build the kilns, the firing team of Lynn, Nina and Fran and John for his knowledge, skill and trailer! See you all again at the next Firing Day.

Residential Ceramics Courses

Residential Ceramics Courses with Jill Fanshawe-Kato and Laurel Keeley at Coombe Farm Studios

The courses offer the opportunity to work with two of the best ceramic artists working in the UK and the chance to work directly from the beautiful surrounds of Coombe in South Devon..

Coombe Farm Studios has been established for over 25 years and are situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty one mile from the village of Dittisham on the River Dart in South Devon. Coombe Farm Studios enables students of all ages to discover and develop their creative interests through short courses tutored by professional artists who make a living from their art.

For more information and to book a place contact Lara Lloyd at lara@coombefarmstudios.com Tel 01803 722352 

 

Coombe Farm Studios

Dittisham

Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0JA

01803 722352

www.coombefarmstudios.com

Jane Gibson - Paper Kiln Firing

On Saturday 14th April 19 members met at Krowji, Arts Centre Redruth for a talk and demonstration of paper kilns by Jane Gibson. Jane’s interest in paper kilns and pit firing was inspired by the fire markings on low fired pots and the colour flashes from pit firing she saw on her travels to the Indian sub continent where she observed and documented the skills of village potters.
From this she has evolved a making and firing process that most can manage in a small workshop and back garden.
When we arrived at Krowji , Jane, with the help of John Osborne and other committee members, had already set up a base of firebricks and sawdust, ready for the ‘beehive’ kiln. She soon had us all tightly rolling newspapers ( preferably the Telegraph, she joked) into circles of varying sizes and constructing a dome shape about 3 ft in diameter and 2 ft high.We had all brought 2-3 bisque fired pots , some burnished. Pots were wrapped round in
a selection of copper wire, packets of salt or copper oxide, copper sulphate, dried banana skins or seaweed, copper wire, held on with cloth bandages. We hoped this alchemy would give fire markings of pinks, yellows and browns. Once the pots and sculptures were placed inside the paper beehive thin slats of wood were built like a wigwam around the outside and the kiln was lit.
While the kiln burned, we lunched and then were treated to second excellent presentation from Jane. She talked about the technique, her work, her travels to India and China (where she met CCGG members last year) that inform and inspire her, and her involvement with Kent Potters Association.
We managed to unpack the kiln later that afternoon. Better fuming and colour results were obtained from pots that had been burnished first, particularly over a terra sigillata slip. We all came away knowing how to construct a paper kiln, apply oxides, and other materials to our pots, and how fire a paper kiln. (The pots are finally washed and polished with beeswax to
protect them.)

There was enthusiastic talk of building another paper kiln on 12th May as well as the wood fired raku kiln, so if you are going to the next Kiln Firing day start making some pots, and save some newspaper !
It was a fascinating day. Jane was an excellent presenter and we left inspired to explore this technique further.
Further photos of the kiln firing are on our Facebook page and some interesting articles by Jane on India potters are on http://www.janegibsonpottery.com/846154/articleshttp://www.janegibsonpottery.com/846154/articles

Jenni Phillips

“From the Shore”

Barry Marshall-Johnson with Andy Nicholls
An exhibition of thrown and hand built ceramics inspired by the Cornish shore and the sea.
May 12th – 19th . 11am – 4 pm
at 22 Tower Park, Fowey, PL23 1JB.

Kiln Building and Firing days

CCGG Kiln Building and Firing days
Poldice Halt, Crofthandy, nr Redruth
May 5th - Building from 10 am
May 12th –Firing starts 10 am

Jenni Phillips new website

Take a look at Jenni's new website which was completed this morning.
www.jenniphillipsceramics.co.uk

Andy Titcomb teapots

These three teapots made by member Andy Titcomb have been selected for an exhibition at the American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona California. Big Fish Small Pot V: International Small Teapot Show and Competition.

Visit to Tony Lattimer, Ceramic Sculptor, in Penzance

Tony Lattimer’s monumental ceramic sculptures show how far he has
journeyed in his artistic life. Now centred in the far reaches of West Cornwall his sculptures sit equally well in the intimate space of his gallery in Penzance, where they take on the appearance of so many attendant figures, or in the bleak openness of the Lands End peninsular complementing the granite monoliths scattered in the exposed landscape.
Tony has evolved a ceramic form of expression that although it has resulted in very large pieces, has an undoubted human connection. Witness the number of viewers drawn to hug the examples in Tony’s gallery. And who could doubt the particular presence of so many standing figures in the eerily lit WW2 bunker that serves as his unique exhibition space in a field near Lands End.

His work also presents a feeling of place demonstrated by the rugged slab built shapes and the use of local clay slips providing a contrasting palette of white body and free applied dark marks. His surface layering, glazing and firing techniques result in organic textures and, big as they are, Tony’s sculptures demand close inspection and handling by the viewer. An element of Wabi Sabi is never far away in much of Tony’s work, many of the marks and surface treatment arising spontaneously during the making of piece.
Large ceramic sculptures require special building techniques, special equipment and not least a large kiln. Tony and his wife Kathy together continue to develop the processes needed to make, fire and transport such pieces, a scale of operation alien to average potter or ceramicist.
Tony’s dedication to his art is exemplified by turning “a perfectly good four bedroom Victorian house into a Gallery with a one bedroom flat above”, the building of a studio and kiln in a Lands End field and the conversion of a dank bunker into a truly contemplative space for his work. Tony and his wife are generous with their time and knowledge and anyone visiting Cornwall would be well advised to make for Penzance and see these unique ceramics. Hugging is allowed!
by Barry Marshall-Johnson

Malcolm Sutcliffe Studio Visit

25th February 2012-02-29

21 CCGG members attended this studio visit and were rewarded by seeing Malcolm demonstrate glass blowing and colouring an open rimmed bowl, an upright bowl with tighter rim and then, most dramatically, a plate. It was so much more informative to see serious pots being made (instead of demonstration style "easy", simply showman-ship pieces). The demonstration then became interactive as two lucky names were drawn out of the hat for hands on instruction. Helen Jay and Lee Warton then had their safety instruction and a chance to make a clear vase each.

Malcolm and his wife were extremely hospitable and generous with their time, donating their £115 fee to Shelter Box. CCGG is very grateful to Malcolm for his inspiring glass studio day.

Nic Harrison and Peter Fluck

March 17th Studio visit to Nic Harrison
(Helston) and Peter Fluck (Helford)

Andrew Nichols new work

Some photos of new work by Andrew Nichols

MAAC event

Saturday March 24th, 2012 Studio Visit: Sally and Alasdair (Neil) MacDonnell

Alasdair's wide range of sculptural forms, mostly wall hangings, using textures and patterns derived from found objects, wrappings and industrial scrap, reflect his interest in architecture, antiquities and tribal art. Sally's unique, amusing and quirky figures relate to her view of femininity and humanity.

2, Kennington Road, Bath BA1 3EA Saturday 24th March 2012, 10.30am – 3.30pm

Contact Joy Bosworth, tel. 07779 221678 or e-mail info@joybosworthceramics.com for more information and an early booking.

NB MAAC is the Members and Associates Advisory Committee of the Craft Potters Association.

CCGG Film Day

Tired of staying in watching old films on TV? Why not come out to Stithians Village Hall on Saturday, January 14th and see what Carol, Penny and others got up to in China in 2011.This CCGG Film Day is our first event of 2012. It starts at 10.30 am and there will be a shared lunch, so if you have any tasty Xmas leftovers

FREE Pottery Kiln Front Loader

FREE Pottery Kiln Front Loader - good to go!

Kilns + Furnaces front loader kiln FREE 14.08kw approx 240ltrs space. Need 1 new element otherwise in working condition but no longer required as the new one arrived yesterday. For information contact Linclon Kirby Bell at his studio in Newlyn. Telephone - 07943 445822 p.s. a ceramics buddy! Email - lincolnkb7@hotmail.com for address

Barbara Bell and Andy Titcomb

Members Barbara Bell and Andy Titcomb will be exhibiting at The Winter Gallery Polzeath (next to the newsagents) from November 5th until end of February everyone is welcome to the opening evening on Friday November 4th 6.00pm - 9.00pm

Tony Lattimer - Natural Forces new date again!

Saturday 19th November 2011
Tony Lattimer  - Natural Forces

Group visit  to Tony Lattimer's personal Gallery at Morab Road, Penzance, to view a display of his large, contemporary pieces. Tony will give a talk, sharing his philosophy and ideas on making sculptural ceramics.

More details soon

FIRE WORKS CERAMICS & GLASS

Announcing an exciting new event for 2012. ` FIRE WORKS CERAMICS & GLASS`
May 11.12.13th 2012 at Blackthorpe Barn, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The show is being organised by potters Tim Huckstepp & Mike Goddard, who both have long standing experience of British & International events. Blackthorpe Barn is situated in Rougham Forest, just off the A14 J45, having superb links to all the major towns in East Anglia. The Barn has a long & distinguished history, and is a truly beautiful location for such an event. To broaden the public appeal an element of glass is being included. On site camping and an exhibitor catering facility, will help to provide you with a social as well as a great business opportunity. You can apply straight away, participants will be selected, and we will allocate spaces between now & November 30th, to give you maximum planning time. We have a simple basic web site set up to provide you with further information. Downloadable application form.
www.fireworksceramicsandglass.com

Doug Fitch

Here's some photos from the Doug Fitch event/AGM
More photos can be found on our Facebook page

Noreen Todd

I've just uploaded some photos of Noreen's work
See them here

Jennie Hale

 Jennie Hale Will be at Tavistock Artist Market Saturday 17th Sept Bank Square Tavistock 9am-4.30pm

Films for loan

Two weeks  maximum loan period, Member responsible for P&P (approx £1.20)

 

Pottery

1. The Pottery Industry  - Stoke's industrial heritage in pottery.  Early 1900s mostly black and white.
2. Elemental - Ken Matsuzaki.         Shortish demonstration of KM throwing and the team wood firing his work. 
3. Pottery of the Ethnic Minorities in Southwest China.  
4. Tao Yao, Pottery and the Dragon Kiln Village. 

Glass:

1. Kiln Formed Glass with Rudy Gritsch.  Very much more interesting than expected, a good describer of his process.
2.  Chihuly in the Hotshop (a team of 'showman' style potters making unbelievably large blown glass ware) There is a weighty little book that goes with this so postage will be more.

International Ceramics Festival, Aberystwyth

CCGG at the 2011 International Ceramics Festival,  Aberystwyth
What a trip; what fun. This bi-annual event should not be missed. The ICF, with the inimitable Jim Robison as Master of Ceremonies , presented many luminaries of the international ceramic world who provided the assembled enthusiasts with valuable and entertaining insights into their methods and passions. In far away Aberystwyth a warm weekend was a great  opportunity to meet a wider community of like minded folk, exchange ideas and perhaps marvel at the some of the extremes of  ceramic craft.  Alongside the entertaining “pyro-maniacs” with their improbable kilns, the French primitive mud pots and the wonderfully enthusiastic  Ponimin M Hum, renowned potters presented work and techniques of enviable quality and ambition. Too many to list but by general CCGG consent,  Mark Hewitt,  Kate Malone ( CCGG guest in September) and above all,  Ruthanne Tudball were outstanding. Ruthanne’s easy presentation style and facility with wet clay epitomised the value of this weekend. Catch her if you can.
Not all work though. Much fun was had by all judging by the laughter in the bus (you know who are!) and , notwithstanding the chaotic accommodation registration, rooms were fine and the food  and beer decent. Thanks to Nina for booking the event, Carol for the smooth organising, travel and steering us over the hurdles of registration and last but not least Rob, for his marathon driving stint and safe delivery of  bunch of potters.
The next ICF is in 2013.

Facebook page

Cornwall Ceramics and Glass is now promoted on Facebook

Group exhibition at Port Isaac

Aberystwyth

A member from London Potters has two tickets, plus accommodation, for Aberystwyth.  If you know anyone who might be interested ask them to get in touch with  karen.tooth@blueyonder.co.uk

CERAMICS INSPIRED BY THE FOWEY RIVER

BARRY MARSHALL-JOHNSON
Thursday 12th May to Saturday 21st May
11.00am - 4.00pm daily
Living by the Fowey River has inspired me to make a collection of traditional and sculptural ceramics that I hope evokes the textures, the changing nature of the water and the places of interest on this beautiful river.
All the pieces in this exhibition are essentially vessels, the traditional potter’s form, in many cases here opened out to plates to show the colours and decoration derived from local materials. The sculptural forms evoke the hard physical aspects of the shoreline.
Central to my ceramic work at Westcliff Pottery is the use of locally found materials for decoration and texture and in this exhibition it is appropriate that all the clays, beach sand and ash have been gathered in or near the Fowey River.

Westcliff Pottery, 22 Tower Park, Fowey PL23 1JB

ceramics

beach sand

and ash have been gathered in or near the Fowey Rive

Jennie Hale

Jennie will be at the artist market Bedford square Tavistock on Saturday  the 30^th April 2011

with a collection of Rak decorated earthenware and watercolours.

9am start.

There will be live music all day.

Group Exhibition at Morvah

Creative Foundation Degrees at Petroc

Creative Foundation Degrees at Petroc Get a Degree on your doorstep
This course encourages students to respond to the unique environment and ceramic traditions of North Devon whilst developing their individual skills and interests. The course reflects the importance of practising ceramicists and other designers/makers working in the area.
Modules range from the development of ideas and problem solving, the exploration of ceramic techniques, business studies and professional practice.
Students may be supported to explore wider approaches in terms of materials, while maintaining ceramics as their primary focus.
If you are interested in Foundation Degrees in Ceramics, contact Alan Patrick on alan.patrick@petroc.ac.uk.

Group Exhibition at Morvah

Saturday April 23rd - Friday 6th May
Group Exhibition at Morvah School House Gallery
Morvah Cornwall TR20 8YT

Glassblowing Lesson

Sat 26 March 2011 - 9am to 12.30pm
Malcolm Sutcliffe Glass Gallery & Studio, 2 West Street, Penryn TR10 8EW
Fee: cost £74.00
We have just 1 space available on Sat 26 March 2011 - 9am to 12.30pm .
If you have never tried glassblowing before now is your chance, I guarantee you will have a great time!
Makes a really unusual birthday present too.
If you would like to book or get more details ring 01326 377020.
info@malcolm-sutcliffe.co.uk
www.malcolm-sutcliffe.co.uk

Earthquake appeal for Mashiko Village

The Leach Pottery has launched an earthquake appeal for Mashiko Village.
When you see the overwhelming destruction in Japan from the earthquake and tsunami it's difficult to know where to start donating and giving support. Here's a link to the Leach Pottery Mashiko Village appeal that you might find appropriate for a donation.

Events for 2011

Date	Event/Exhibition	Venue
12th January	Visit to British Museum - Islamic pottery	London
29th January	Films and Social Lunch	Stithans Village Hall
5th March	Mike Bailey- Stoneware Glaze Calculation	Wheal Martyn Museum St Austell
April 23rd - 6th May	Group Exhibition (details to follow in February)	Morvah Schoolhouse
May 21st	Workshop - Starting a Nature Diary with Jennie Hale	Viscar Farm, nr Helston ( Carol Scott)
June	Guest speaker  or workshop visit	? tbc
July	Group visit to Ceramics Festival ( now fully booked)	Aberystwyth
early July	Group Exhibition  (details to follow in February)	Port Isaac
August - dates to be confirmed	Kiln building/Firing	Fraddon pottery ( Fran and John Osborne) tbc
17th September	Kate Malone Demonstration	Venue to be confirmed
15th October AGM	Glass/Ceramics speakers	Ladock

Mike Bailey ‘Plotting and Predicting Stoneware Glazes’

Mike Bailey 

who will talk and lead discussions/activities on  

‘Plotting and Predicting Stoneware Glazes’

at

Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum, Carthew, St Austell, PL26 8XG 

on Saturday 5th March 10.30 a.m - 3.30 p.m ( approx)

Mike Bailey is a partner in Bath Potters' Supplies. Both a scientist and a studio potter, he is a frequent contributor to Ceramic Review and has written several handbooks on Glazing including Cone 6 firing and Oriental glazes 

 The day will cover 

• Basic chemistry of glazes
• Calculating the % analysis of a glaze recipe( Basic calculators and pens/pencils needed)
• Describing a set of glazes - matt, satin and some crystals, transparent
• Plotting glazes and glaze materials on a graph. Hitting the eutectic.
• Different base glazes and glaze types e.g. Barium matts, copper reds, tenmoku etc.
• Other variables, especially clay body, glaze thickness, temperature, firing regime and consistency of material supply
• Time for questions/discussion (please forward specific questions on glaze problems beforehand via ccggwebmail@googlemail.com marked Mike Bailey Glaze query)
• It would be helpful for you to bring a laptop with any glaze calculation programs if possible (further details will be sent out with tickets) 

This is a unique opportunity for glazes to make sense with the help of a real expert

 Tickets ￡16 members ￡23 non members

There is a cafe for refreshments/lunch at Wheal Martyn or you may bring your own

Film Show

Stithians Village Hall Saturday January 29th 2011 10.30am – 3.30pm
Kick start your creative year with four inspiring films. Bring along some lunch and something to share.
Elemental – Ken Matsuzaki    Ken Matsuzaki is a Japanese potter, the favoured apprentice of Tatsuzo Shimaoka (the National Living Treasure). Working from Mashiko Matsuzaki he enjoys an international reputation.This film shows him throwing in his workshop and features unique footage of him firing his Anagama kiln, with the help of Phil Rogers who commentates on the process, and his exhibition in the UK.

Chihuly in the Hotshop – Dale Chihuly    Dale Chihuly’s passionate mission to explore and push beyond the boundaries of glassblowing has never been more captivating!
This film was premiered on the opening weekend at the 19th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival

The Pottery Industry – 20th century to today    A selection of archive films from different periods from the 1920’s to today featuring individual pottery firms and processes including Twyfords, Spode and Moorcroft plus sagger making and craft pottery of the 1950s.

Kiln Formed Glass – Rudy Gritch    Rudi Gritsch, an Austrian kiln forming artist takes viewers through many of his processes involving the kiln. We follow him as he takes his work from the initial phases of design through the detailed setups, firings and finishing processes to completed works of art.
Members - £5    Non-members - £7.50
Booking Form

Carolyn Panter and Andy Titcomb

Members Carolyn Panter and Andy Titcomb will be exhibiting new work at The Rock Village Institute Rock, the exhibition runs from December 20th until January 2nd 2011
open 11.00am - 5pm each day except Christmas day.

Group exhibition at The Crypt Gallery St Ives

Islamic Ceramics at the British Museum

As you may have heard, Dr Venetia Porter has invited CCGG members to meet her at the British Museum London to look at Islamic tiles and pottery from the museums reserve collection. There has been a change of date for this event; it is now Weds 12th January 2011. We will meet Venetia Porter for a behind the scenes look at ceramics from the collection. There is no entry cost, but you need to make your own way to London and meet as a group on British Museum entrance steps, Great Russell Street at 12.45p.m. Weds12th January. We will be with Venetia from 1p.m. - 3p.m. and have the unique opportunity to look at, and examine at first hand Islamic ceramics from the BM collection, some not usually displayed. (The new Gallery of the Craft Potters Association , 63, Great Russell St should be open by then, which could be well worth a visit too, while there)
To book a place, email or leave a phone message with Danka Napiorkowska danka@treforda.com 01840 213308  (visit limited to 8 people). 

Exhibition at The Crypt Gallery St Ives

Sunday 21 Nov – Friday 26 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. We have 19 members taking part. If you are not directly involved, do try and get down to see this selling exhibition or encourage others to do so.

Potter's wheel for sale

Millacron electric potters wheel with seat. It has foot or hand control, in good condition. Asking £285.
Four miles south of Padstow on 01841 540733.

Longham Pottery Workshop Opening

Jo Connell Workshop

Cornwall Ceramics and Glass Group – Jo Connell Workshop 11^th September 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Trevone WI Hall, North Cornwall

Originally this was planned to be a 'hands on'workshop for 12. We have had  20 requests for tickets for Jo Connell Workshop so far. We would like to offer this event to all that that apply. After discussion with Jo Connell we have decided to change the format of the day, and she is quite happy with this.

In order to accommodate a few more people Jo will give a slide show/ talk and demonstrations but there will not be hands-on practical work for members. There will be plenty of time to take notes, ask questions and Jo’s demonstrations will be projected so that all can see. Hopefully she can cover more techniques too.

The ticket price is going down accordingly to £25. (£30 non member) including tea/coffee, but bring your own lunch.There is room in the Hall at Trevone for 3-4 more people. If you would like to attend please send me a cheque ( J Phillips Wayside, Trethinnick, St Cleer, Liskeard, PL14 6RR) for the appropriate amount made out to  Cornwall Ceramics and Glass Group plus a stamped address envelope ( for ticket and directions)

Looking forward to seeing some of you on 11th September

CCGG AGM

Members are always keen to see what others are making so this year CCGG members attending the AGM on October 9th are invited to display a piece of work for others to view (and perhaps buy). I will be setting up at 9.00am on the day so if you are bringing a piece please be prompt.

Just one piece each with a descriptive label or card (credit card size would be good) with your name and/or studio name. Price on the back if selling.

Needless to say the CCGG cannot take responsibility for damage to any piece exhibited so please, nothing wobbly or balancing on a pin!