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Earthworks at Midas Workshops

10/25 July 2010

Five ceramic artists/potter (known collectively as Earthworks), all having a connection with the University of Derby, will exhibit their work at the Midas Workshops Gallery in Buxton as part of the Buxton Art Trail weekend and Buxton Fringe.

Read the review to find out more.  The Midas Workshops Gallery is location number 36 on the map.

Please do join us for drinks and nibbles at the preview on Saturday 10th July between 14:00 and 17:00.

NPA South East at Thoresby

12/31 July 2010

Thoresby Gallery will be hosting a selling exhibition of work by members of the Northern Potters Association and an invited group of potters from the Sadirac region of France.

You are welcome to join us at the private view which will take place on 11th July between 14:00 and 17:00.

Potfest in the Pens 2010

6, 7 & 8 August

I will be exhibiting at Potfest in the Pens 2010, an interactive potters' market showing the work of up to 150 potters.

Ceramics in the City 2010

17/19 September

The Geffrye Museum will, once more, play host to Ceramics in the City.  Showcasing new work by 48 selected ceramicists, a mix of both well-established names and rising talents.  The wide array of work on show and for sale means that there is sure to be something to please everybody.

A private view will take place on Thursday 16th September between 18:00 and 20:30.  If you would like to come along to this please do let me know.

Kiln build - the final stretch!

The glorious weather has enabled much progress to be made over the past couple of days.

Solstice wood fired kiln build, showing nearly finished structureThe walls directly below the chamber arch that needed bricks to be shaped were finished a few days ago and 5cm of ceramic firbre blanket placed above the arch.

Kiln build construction project showing fire box wallThe fire box wall was completed a day or so ago.  This includes 2 removeable bricks where the fire will be initially lit.  The gap between the wall and arch will be blocked by a door when this happens.

The chamber wicket is nearly finished and just needs a few bricks to be shaped just below the arch. That will just leave the firebox door which I will need to obtain some angle iron and a few insulation bricks for.