Wood fire
Enjoying a wood fire start to the year. This time with ‘Fast fire’ kilns at Wytham Woods
Anagama firing
Having completed a firing last week and over the weekend (and even a bit of Monday) I am now waiting until Sat to open up and look at the results. It’s an exciting time. Camping next to the kiln is an extra treat. We worked 6hr shifts over 50 hours to reach good stoneware temperatures […]
OCG – Iain Shield
So much has happened since I posted last, here’s the latest: I’m now an associate member of the Oxfordshire Craft Guild. Check out https://www.ocg.co.uk/ there is a group of around 50 creative makers and it is inspiring to be part of it. The application process involves an interview and presenting 6 pieces of work for […]
SOTA gallery Witney
Excited to exhibit pots in @sotagalleryuk in Witney today. Owners Andy and Jen are talented artists themselves. The gallery is in itself a fabulous, light space and I could easily spend an hour soaking up the creativity from all the artists and makers in there. Throughly recommend a visit https://www.sotagallery.co.uk/
Oxfordshire art weeks 2019
2019 artweeks was SO much fun. Wow, what a bunch of fab people came to visit. Thanks to Pip for a fabulous location and being a great host, it was great to demo throwing pots and set a few pots free!