So next week will see the third firing of the new gas kiln. It has taken quite a while to fill it with all new work and new glazes. So I’m looking forward, with a little bit of trepidation, to see what will emerge when its all cooled down.
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While the Warwickshire Open Studios 2020 has been cancelled as a result of the COVID – 19 virus the brochure has now been published as an on-line resource. Backlane Pottery (sometimes known as DJCeramics) is venue 67 with Lucinda Jones and Kevin Buckley.
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This is just an impossible situation!! I have organised two exhibitions for the Midlands Potters Association – the first at Worcester Cathedral in May/June and the second at Rugby Museum and Art Gallery in June/July. Neither have been cancelled by the venue yet – maybe I should be optimistic – but will people be out and about anyway? The Warwickshire Open Studios 2020 is cancelled and that was between the two exhibitions above.
The world is a mad place but thank goodness the British Government are taking a raft of measures to halt the spread of the virus as soon as possible.
My thoughts are with all of you out there that may be in a difficult situation. Lets hope we all get through this safely.
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Back Lane Pottery will be taking part in the Warwickshire Open Studios 2020 summer art weeks. Take a look at my profile on the Warwickshire Open Studios 2020.
There will be three makers at venue 67, myself Kevin Buckley and Lucinda Jones.
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The new kiln is built, so watch this space I will probably go through the process of building again for anyone who is thinking of building one. This one is about 10 cu ft and fires to 1280C with propane gas.
I will be taking part in the Warwickshire Open Studios Weeks this year along with Kevin Buckley (woodworker) and Lucinda Jones (textiles). More information to come in the next few weeks.
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I will be showing fifteen pieces at the MPA Woodbridge Gallery Exhibition, Moseley, Birmingham, 23rd November – 2nd December 2019.
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One of my pieces has been selected for the Rugby ‘Open’ Exhibition. Rugby Museum and Gallery 17th November 2019 – 12th January 2020
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‘Burnt Offerings’ at the Pound Arts Centre, Corsham 26th April – 2nd June
Exhibiting with the Midlands Potters Association. (three pieces).
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‘Burnt Offerings’ – I’m exhibiting as a member of the Midlands Potters Association at The Pound in Corsham (UK). You’re welcome to come to the preview evening on 25th April 2019 6pm to 8pm.
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I find it fascinating that there are so many ways of throwing! I have tended not to consider other ways of throwing unless the pot demands it. In this next video clip Mick Casson points out that you . . . .
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