Slip Earthenware and Woodfired Stoneware
Despite having a bad back I travelled to Scotland for our first woodfiring of the year at Gledfield Mill, Ardgay. It was great to be back in Scotland. This was the 13th Firing of Nigel's Woodfired Kiln. We met up with Marcus O'Mahony and Jim Behan from Ireland. It was great to see them again... Continue Reading →
In October 2023 I went on my first trip to Japan to undertake a woodfiring workshop with John Dix. The workshop ran over three weeks consisting of making, glazing and firing in an Anagama kiln. There were in total six of us participating in the workshop from all over the world along with Aarti Manik... Continue Reading →
It was great to be back at the Otmoor Art Fair. This is the fourth Fair over the last 8 years and I have been fortunate to be invited to show my pots on each occasion. There is wide a range of artists showing painting, prints, woodwork, glass mosaics, jewellery, pottery and more. I had... Continue Reading →
Travelled up to Scotland in glorious weather to firing Nigel's kiln in Arday. Couldn't have been more different than the snow and ice from the firing in March! I even had dip in the River Carron which flows behind the kiln it was so hot. As ever Nigel had loads of pots to glaze and... Continue Reading →
After a long break due to COVID I returned to Ireland to visit Marcus O'Mahony to help him fire is new improved Anagama kiln. This was a 52 hour firing involving several people including Jim Behan. It was great to catch up with everyone after such a long period and it was lovely to be... Continue Reading →
The first firing of the woodfired kiln at Gledfield Mill in Ardgay was rather earlier than planned this year. The weather turned rather chilly and we were in for some snow. We made the decision to start firing mid-morning with aim of finishing in the early hours of the next morning. Despite the cold temperature... Continue Reading →
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