The date is changed to August as it was "iffy" as to whether the June date would be able to go ahead. We really hope that everyone is better and safe by August. I'm breathing a bit easier as I have more time to make more "stuff"! If you are in the Grafton area on August 7 & 8, it would be lovely to see you. 10821 County Road, Grafton.
Part 2 on Casting a 3 Part Mold After the mold is cleaned and left to dry for a few days to a week, it is time to make your first cast. You can purchase straps to hold your mold together, or in this case, inner tube rubber, cut into strips. This mold is held together by inner tube rubber, cut into pieces Pour the liquid slip carefully into the [...]
Here are some images and basic instructions on how to tackle a 3 part plaster mold for doing slip cast pottery. I created this way back in 2014 and posted to a guild that I belonged to, but I thought it would be good on my own site! My own original sculpture and work. As for the spelling. Both are correct, sort of. It is mould in the UK and mold in the U.S. We [...]
I'm thrilled to be taking part in this outdoor Christmas market this year. It takes place at Sandy Cogar's studio and will have all sorts of different art work. Sandy's metal sculptures, pottery from a few people, hockey stick art. Lots of fun stuff. Get original Christmas art direct from the artists.
It's been a crazy time for everyone. I've had my head down in my day job and working on ceramics during the evening. I've got lots of different themes for this year and I can't wait to show them off at the Victoria County Studio Tour the 26th-27th September and again on October 3-4.
I was going to try a few new shows and not put my art in a few other venues. Sadly, the two shows in Little Britain and Picton have been cancelled. I'm hoping that the Victoria County Studio Tour at the end of September, and the Marshland Centre in Lakefield in November will go ahead. When we are able to see art again and life is a little back to normal, if you can afford [...]
I'm excited to try a new market in a totally new area. I'll be there on December 14th, from 10 - 4pm.
I will be showing my work in Lakefield on the weekend of November 16 & 17th from 10 - 4pm.. This is a lovely show in a scenic location in Lakefield. It is boutique style, meaning that all of the artisan's work is spread around the venue, artfully displayed. This year is the 14th annual Christmas show, featuring the work of local and regional artisans. Entrance is free, but you can make a donation in [...]
I'll be participating in the Artisanity show and Sale on November 1 - 3 in Peterborough. This show includes many artisan crafts such as paintings, wood turning, pottery, gourd art, scarves, ornaments, stuffed animals, jewellery, quilts, felted items and much, much more. Free Admission, it is a fundraising show for the Artisan Centre, Peterborough. Takes place at: Knight of Columbus Hall, 317 Hunter Street, Peterborough Hunter St. & Rubidge St.
I had a friend, the talented Kathryn Frank, take some photos of my platters for me, and I'm thrilled with the results. Here is one to start with. Running bunny. running bunny
