Who likes the cold? Not this little muddy duck! I’m a wuss when it comes to winter. I huddle over heaters, warm the water when I throw on the wheel. I look ridiculous with my multiple layers of clothes but the show must go on! I reward myself by working contented long hours after I’ve done a firing because it’s toasty warm in the studio and the pots dry nice and quickly.
Enough self-pity, putting my big girl pants on now. I ran a lovely hot pit firing for my students a few weeks ago with some lovely results after trying a few new experiments. These alternate firings sometimes feel like alchemy as you brew up mixes, sprinkle ingredients and do a few incantations – well some of us do. Combustibles like seaweed, dried coffee grounds and onion skins are placed on or around the pots to give a variety of effects. We also use colourants like copper and iron and a dash of salt and sugar, then the flames do their magic over a few hours. It was a pleasant evening sitting around, feeding and watching the fire, sharing a delicious feast and even some mulled wine.
If you are interested in participating in future firings send me an email – no experience necessary.
KILN & CHILL WINTER SPECIAL
To make you feel all warm and fuzzy, I’m having a little special just for you dearest reader. With any purchase of my ceramic beakers during July, I will send you a ceramic gift. No code required, just buy and get excited for the arrival of your beaker/s AND surprise pottery piece.
Beakers
These beakers are perfect for all manner of drinks, like wine, sake or a nice hot brew. They are hand thrown and high fired in a combination of glazes that interact with each other stunningly. Please note, there is variation in the colours due to the nature of the firing. Each holds approximately 200mL. Price is for one beaker.
NEW IN THE GALLERY
It seems it’s all about lights at the moment. Actually, it’s the result of including lanterns and lamps as class projects last term for my students. So here are a few I have on offer on my website or from the gallery. You can book in a time to visit – if I’m home, the gallery is open.
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Ceramic table lamp model-2
$295.00 -
Clay facetted lantern
Price range: $45.00 through $50.00 -
Handmade ceramic table lamp model 11
$295.00 -
love light tealights
Price range: $30.00 through $35.00
STEAMPUNK VASE WORKSHOP
I’m delighted to share with you that bookings for my workshop in the SWELL Fringe program are now open. Enjoy a creative evening over a convivial glass of wine and some tasty nibbles. Make a vase with Steampunk elements which will be fired and glazed for you and returned to Currumbin for you to collect in 4-6 weeks.
CAQ NEWS
I’ve hit the ground running in my role as board member for Ceramic Arts Queensland. I am coordinating a CLAY CHAT (with help from my clay mate, Larissa Warren) for ceramic peeps on the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim. Anyone interested in clay and ceramics is welcome to attend.
