Port Isaac members exhibition

Danka Napiorkowska

Cornwall Open Studios 29th May - 6th June. Look for the orange 'O'

Danka is taking part in the Open Studios event this year and hopes you will visit her if you are in this part of Cornwall. Open 12pm-6pm daily but closed on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd June. Her new studio is not finished so she is using a marquee in the garden, all sign-posted. Her present studio (very small) is also available for viewing work.
Although there are 150 artists/craftspeople opening their studios in Cornwall there are only 4  in North Cornwall, fortunately they are situated close together if you want to make a day of it.
Please go and see her new work, refreshments available!

Egyptian paste workshop

Saturday the 13th and 27^th March at Fraddon Pottery

Seven eager students arrived at Fraddon Pottery for a much anticipated and exciting day to make buttons and beads. Barbara Bell began the day with short history and explanation of Egyptian paste and this was followed by instruction from both Fran Osborne and Barbara on the process. With bags of three separate colours ready to mix under their watchful eyes, all experienced fun, laughter and problems. Our masterpieces were left to be fired on stands made by Fran.

We followed this workshop up two weeks later to check our endeavours, all beads and buttons were finished off by reaming and cleaning holes as well as any imperfections.

Then with the excitement of being confronted by many colourful beads which we could purchase from Fran or Jill along with a variety of threads and findings to finish our masterpieces, our designs were modelled and much admired. This was a light hearted and most enjoyable workshop which was much appreciated by the students.

Thank you Barbara and Fran.

Venetia Porter on Islamic Tiles

A talk by Venetia Porter on Islamic Tiles at Chacewater nr Truro on 26th June. 
Click for booking details. 

Jane Marks

Welcome to new member Jane Marks

Lampbase making and fitting workshop

Lampbase making and fitting workshop with

Penny Mcbreen

Clapper Yard pottery, Egloshayle, Wadebridge. PL27 6HZ

Saturday 22nd May 10.30 -12.30am 2010                         

 A demonstration and discussion about throwing and coiling lampbases,

where to get fittings and how to put it all together. 

£10 per member, £15 for non-member, limited numbers please book early

   for directions only please phone: 01208 813308

Barry Marshall-Johnson and Andy Nicholls

As the du Maurier Festival starts, Barry Marshall-Johnson and Andy Nicholls,will show their individual sculptural and thrown pieces in a garden and home setting from 14th to 17th of May, 11am – 5pm at Westcliff, 22 Tower Park (near Readymoney) in Fowey.

New photos

There are around 80 new photos of members work on the website.
Take a look
Please check that your email address's are correct too...lots of mail bouncing back.

CC&GG Selling Events 2010

CC&GG Selling Events 2010 - put in your diary - booking details to follow early next month.
Summer Exhibition Trereife House Gallery, Penzance 12th June - 24th June
Open Market on the Piazza Truro August 19th and September 9th
Pre Christmas Exhibition Crypt Gallery St Ives -20th - 26th November

EGYPTIAN PASTE WORKSHOP

Booking details are in the post to you all about an EGYPTIAN PASTE WORKSHOPS with Frances Osborne and Barbara Bell at Fraddon Pottery, Fraddon, Day 1 – 13th March 10 a.m. – 4p.m. Cost £35 members per day or £45 per day non members (includes clay materials). Day 2 - Jewellery Making ,27th March 10 a.m - 4 p.m. cost £15 per member £20 non member ( plus small payment for findings. Please bring your own lunch but tea/coffee provided.

Photography Day

A reminder about the Photography Day - 6th March at Jon Whittten's Studio. If you would like to have your work photographed and haven't contacted Penny McBreen yet please send your reply slip a £20 cheque and a stamped self addressed envelope ( big enough for memory stick or CD) to Penny by this Saturday 20th February.

Christine-Ann Richards

Talk and Demonstration by Christine-Ann Richards on her travels to see Chinese Ceramics and working in Porcelain. Sat 20th Feb , Chacewater Village Hall 10.30 a.m coffe for 11am start - finish approx 3.30. Please bring your own lunch, but tea/coffee provided. Tickets £10. Christine Ann will talk on Chinese ceramics, her own work and demonstrate with porcelain. She will also outline a tour of Chinese Ceramics she has offered to organise for anyone interested from CCGG in 2011. You can pay at the door if you haven't already got a ticket!

An Gwella

Following the success of the wonderful SHINE exhibition last year, the Cornwall Craft Association (CCA), the most prestigious craft and design and association in the county is thrilled to announce the launch of it's brand new and expanded contemporary craft and supplies show, "An Gwella".
For nearly thirty years the Cornwall Crafts Association has supported the craftmakers resident in Cornwall to encourage the highest standards of design and making. It also aims to reach a wider audience to promote a greater appreciation and understanding of contemporary design-led craftwork.
The Association is a member-driven self-supporting charity and has, since its inception in 1973, gained a reputation nationally for the quality of craftwork of its past and present members and attracts a wide-ranging audience from around the country. Exhibiting with the Association not only provides an outlet for selling work, but also allows the craftworker direct contact with customers who often commission work privately.
The President of the Association, HRH Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall, says: "Visitors to the Association cannot fail to be impressed by member's skill and flair by which, through work exhibited, our lives are enriched."
An Gwella means “The Best” and this is the basis of our new show; the best opportunity you will have in 2010 to get your work in front of over 6,000 committed and enthusiastic buyers from all over the county and all over the world; the best opportunity these buyers will have in 2010 to see and select from the very best the designers, makers and craftspeople of Cornwall have to offer; and the best opportunity you will have next year to market yourself to the widest possible audience of craft and design driven publications and educational facilities in the country.
Supported by several key national and locally based craft and design magazines and centres of excellence, the An Gwella show has been developed by the largest and most prestigious designer / maker association in the South West, to celebrate the quality and diversity of contemporary Cornish crafts and design. Delivering a ‘one-stop-shop’ for the best designers and makers, as well as a host of supplies not previously readily available in Cornwall.
If you have any questions or require any additional information please do not hesitate to either email angwella@cornwallcrafts.co.uk or call Rhonda on 07786 385 364.
We very much look forward to receiving your application and having you join us at what will be the best craft and design event of 2010!

CC&GG Selling Events 2010

Summer Exhibition Trereife House Gallery, Penzance 12th June - 24th June
Open Market on the Piazza Truro August 19th and September 9th
Pre Christmas Exhibition Crypt Gallery St Ives -20th - 26th November

Ceramics and Glass courses

Paul Jackson offers individual classes. Terms on request from Paul Jackson, Helland Bridge Pottery, Helland Bridge, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4QR Tel 01208 75240
paul@paul-jackson.co.uk
www.paul-jackson.co.uk

Ceramics ‘Taster’Day with Penny McBreen
This one day workshop has been designed to offer you an introduction to the world of ceramics and pottery at a working potters studio.
For dates and details look on my website:
www.pennymcbreen.net
or telephone: 01208 813308

Viv Robertson can offer one-day workshops at my studio teaching all aspects of craft pottery. Numbers are limited to 3 except in fine weather when we can use the garden. Price is £30 per person per day. Bring a packed lunch; drinks provided.
Contact details on website:- www.gweallteagceramics.co.uk

Jenni Phillips experienced pottery teacher, offers small group and individual lessons for beginners or more advanced students. Ring 01579 345860 or email jenniphillipsceramics@gmail.com for further details.

Rowan Fawdon teaches pottery courses through Bude/Launceston Adult Education Centre tel 01288 356629

Barbarba Bell MA PGCE, experienced pottery teacher opens her Port Isaac studio to small groups (up to 4 adults). Barbara is qualified to teach up to degree level, but also loves teaching children and complete beginners. The studio is well equipped and has a wealth of reference materials. Please contact the website: www.portisaacbay.com or email barbarabelluk@aol.com.

Frances Osborne at Fraddon Pottery, has individual and small group lessons available by arrangement. Details from Frances on 01726 860206

Andy Titcomb at Rock

EXHIBITION OF POTTERY & DRAWINGS

AN EXHIBITION OF POTTERY & DRAWINGS By Mark Hutton& Donata de Reus
SATURDAY 12TH & SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2009 2PM -5PM
HALF ACRE
BOSCASTLE
PL35 0BJ

Venetia Porter

Venetia, who we hope will give us a talk on Islamic Tiles next year was interviewed by Jenny Murray on Woman’s Hour on Thursday morning. She was discussing a painting in the British Museum contemporary Islamic collection. Listen to Venetia Porter.

Jennie Hale Open weekend

AGM at Ladock with John Maltby

A well attended AGM was this year held at Ladock Village Hall and our guest speaker, John Maltby, regaled us with a humorous and instructive talk about his methods and experience in making his internationally renowned sculptural pieces. He also reflected on the modifications he has lately made to his methods and from this we can all draw encouragement to continue experimenting and prolonging our chosen paths in ceramics and glass. Thank you John.