When it opened in 2011, Sensational Clay was never intended to be exhibited anywhere other than the fantastic and unique Bilston Craft Gallery in Wolverhampton. However, here we are in 2015 and I’ve just attended the opening of my solo show of interactive ceramics at Leamington Spa Art Gallery.
The exhibition also had an airing in Cirencester, Carlisle and Worcester and by the time it closes at Leamington, will have been enjoyed by over 10, 000 gallery visitors.
To celebrate the opening, I was invited to give a ‘Friday focus’ introductory talk followed by a practical workshop on the Saturday. Participants were encouraged to use a variety of hand building techniques to make musical pots. A creative bunch for sure and some had their own kilns or access to firings. A lovely couple of days with some lovely people. Thank you to all the staff and visitors who made me feel so welcome. You can see photos from the workshop by clicking here.
Sensational Clay runs 6th March – 4th May 2015.
A couple of weeks ago in half term I travelled to the brilliant 
Loving these small but perfectly formed pots made by one of our potter’s wheel workshop participants in January.
Way way back in July 2014, we were filmed as part of the Channel 4 series Four in a Bed. If you have never watched the show, x4 B+B owners get to stay in each other’s establishments before grading them at the end of the week. There’s always an ‘activity’ for the contestants to sample and the production company contacted us to see if we’d be willing to participate. Here’s a 