Sunday, February 17, 2013

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

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

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

Sunday, January 06, 2013

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

Saturday, December 15, 2012

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

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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!

 
MALCOLM SUTCLIFFE Glass Gallery & Studio
2 West Street, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 8EW
01326 377020
 

www.malcolm-sutcliffe.co.uk

Sunday, November 18, 2012

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).

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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

Tuesday, October 02, 2012

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
           www.nicharrison.com