Thinking about extrusion
So even though I am pursuing the act of throwing in order to see if this method is possible, I am also looking into ways of producing...
Preparing local 'clay'
I have collected clays from three points within the clay pit site to test the viability of the earth within and to find out whether there...
Rabbit carcass
Happened across a rabbit carcass on my daily dog walk and considered using it in my work....Working with others in a studio setting has...
Collecting, collecting!
Along with the locational collecting I have been making, I have been collecting other things too. I have been collecting receipts and...
Interview with Nicki Darrell -Anglian Potters Association
I arranged a meeting with Nicki Darell from the Anglian potters association to discuss local clays and she told me to look for road names...
Discussion with Jan Crombie
Some of the best ideas sketched on a ..... Jan has worked as a Fine art lecturer both at Fe and He level, most recently as an Associate...
First attempt at larger throwing
As I was attempting to work larger, the work called to mind shapes and styles of Pinxton Pottery and I began to think about the social...
Pulling a wide wall
It quickly became obvious that I Wouldn't be able to throw clay that contained larger pieces of material. When throwing clay with just...
Possible location of Pinxton Pottery
I came across these photographs from the Alfreton and district heritage trust for the location I think the pottery was located.