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I make functional, mainly hand thrown, stoneware pottery using simple and contemporary designs from my small garden studio, the dugout. Utilising a variety of different stoneware clays I enjoy exposing the bare clay where possible to promotean organic look. In addition to making handthrown pottery I create abstract pictures in mixed media. For Open Studios (weather permitting) there will be pit fire, raku and weaving demonstrations. Ample free parking,refreshments, cakes and plenty of outside seating. Walk the mowed path through the re-wilded meadow trail to view the indigenous plants and insects.   A warm welcome awaits you to meet and chat with a variety of artisans and to enjoy a range of activities /demonstrations in a fenland setting

Carolyn Noble, The Dugout Pottery

I make functional, mainly hand thrown, stoneware pottery using simple and contemporary designs from my small garden studio, the dugout. More

Inspired by nature I manipulate photographs to being an abstract element to my artwork/ceramics, bringing them to life. Applying this technique across many media has created my signature style.    

Gurdeep Matharo

Inspired by nature I manipulate photographs to being an abstract element to my artwork/ceramics, bringing them to life. Applying this More

I have been making ceramics for many years. I love the versatility of clay, and the different effects the glazes can give. I mainly make pots, using several construction methods and use two colour pallets of ivory and blue, I then can concentrate on the challenge of achieving the right finish for every pot.

Lindsay Wisniewski

I have been making ceramics for many years. I love the versatility of clay, and the different effects the glazes More

My stoneware ceramic work draws inspiration from the British coastline and from my surrounding Fenland landscape. I construct using slab building techniques and my designs are incised into the clay by hand. I use tools made from found objects on my walks to mark make onto the clay, and my own slips to decorate.  My new work is informed by the many walks along rural farm droves here and the isolated Fenland farm buildings. Weather permitting, over the Open Studio weekend we plan to do a pit firing each day and Christine & Brian Withall will be demonstrating the raku process over the whole weekend. Exhibiting from my pottery studio which is located on our working farm in Benwick, we are surrounded by the rural open Fenland landscape. On your visit you are welcome to walk the re-wilded meadow trail at the front of the house, where a path has been mowed to view the indigenous plants and insects. As before, I will be exhibiting with Christine Withall who has been exploring some new themes and will have a selection of her stunning, colourful ceramics. Brian Withall, will be exhibiting his exciting experiments in kiln fired glasswork. Andrea Van Kleef will be here with her handwoven textile pieces, using natural fibres and with emphasis on texture, design and colour. Joining us this year for the first time will be Carolyn Noble of The Dugout Pottery. Carolyn makes mainly hand thrown stoneware pottery, using simple contemporary designs in a range of beautiful colours. She will also have a small selection of her abstract mixed media pictures. Sarah Heather will also be with us. Sarah is a landscape and floral painter and her art is a ‘joyful riot of colour on the canvas’. All the artists joining me have their own Artist's page to view on this website for more information. The water urn will be hot for you to help yourself to tea or coffee, with cold drinks and homemade cakes available too.  Plenty of free parking and we have outdoor seating should you wish to just come and watch the demonstrations. To see more images of my work and Fenland farming life please search @denisebrownceramics  and @ecbrownfarms on Instagram. www.denisebrownceramics.co.uk  

Denise Brown

My stoneware ceramic work draws inspiration from the British coastline and from my surrounding Fenland landscape. I construct using slab More

 Looking forward to welcoming you back to PAOS 2023. Decorative and functional ceramics and evocative semi-abstract paintings displayed in a beautiful setting. “Hand-building clay into objects inspired by nature’s forms and structures is an extension of my textured, atmospheric painting".  I strive to create a beauty in imperfect harmony known in Japanas Wabi Sabi: Enjoying the moment and life’s simple pleasures...I hope these hand-built objects bring simple pleasure. Sea, Sky and lanscape inspire my work. These richly textured  and atmospheric paintings are semi abstract and expressionistic. Rather than mimic nature, I prefer to describe the qualities of a subjective experience. Ceramics is an exciting and natural progression of my work. Hand-building and manipulating clay into objects inspired by nature’s forms and structures is an extension of my textured, atmospheric paintings. Latest work includes ceramic Wall Art, currently showcased in galleries around the UK. Previous and current exhibitions include: V&A London in the ‘Inspired by…’ Exhibition Cecelia Colman Gallery, London VK Gallery, St Ives, Cambridge Ferrers Gallery, Ashby de la Zouch Atholl Gallery, Perthshire Dotty Gallery, Twyford, Leicestershire Doghouse Gallery, Comber, Northern Ireand Whitehouse Gallery, Kirkcudbright, Scotland Solo Gallery, Sheffield Strathearn Gallery, Crieff, Perthshire Neil's Gallery, Filey, North Yorkshire Inspired by Gallery, Danby, North Yorkshire Moors Stamford Arts Gallery Art in the Heart, Peterborough Rutland Open Art, Rutland County Museum Oakham Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery  Atelier East, ‘Best in Show’ 2011 www.reneviner.co.uk    

Rene Viner

 Looking forward to welcoming you back to PAOS 2023. Decorative and functional ceramics and evocative semi-abstract paintings displayed in a More

Inspired by true tales of nature, place, history & people...  A treasure-trove of mixed media sculptures, miniature porcelain, digital artworks, handmade greetings cards & more - inspired by local history and wildlife! And a warm welcome to my garden studio. Plus my 'Meadow and Sea' porcelain decorations. About Kathryn... My work is an adventure, flowing from a love of nature, history and place. Underpinned by research and driven by curiosity, I seek out and share some of the fascinating little-known stories of this amazing planet and the people who’ve lived here. Often working with museums, historic locations and wildlife organisations, I use materials and techniques that best tell the story. I also create beautiful handmade treasures for people's homes, and run workshops that nurture creativity and delight in nature. Workshops include NatureCraft online creative gatherings, which happen on a Tuesday and Monday once a month. Currently Artist in Residence with Langdyke Countryside Trust, much of the work you'll find in this year's Open Studio is inspired by Langdyke's nature reserves and the wider 'John Clare Countryside'. For the last year, the site of an ancient forgotten meadow has been the focal point of this work - Westings Meadow is now a place of nature reserves and gravel extraction. Neolithic families once gathered here and Victorian poet John Clare walked and wrote about this place. If you can't make it to the weekend Open Studios dates, please get in touch and we'll try and find another time.   Exhibitions, Awards, Events & Workshops... I have exhibited at The National Centre for Craft & Design (solo and group exhibitions), and created site-specific artworks for Burghley House, University of Leicester, John Clare Trust, Derby Museum’s porcelain gallery and on nature reserves. In 2012 one of my artworks was selected for “Inspired by…” exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. And in 2023, I was selected to be a member of ArtCan. Subscribe to my mailing list to receive news of exhibitions, inspirations, local history research, workshops & more! To see more or get in touch... Visit my website, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  

Kathryn Parsons

Inspired by true tales of nature, place, history & people…  A treasure-trove of mixed media sculptures, miniature porcelain, digital artworks, More

[caption id="attachment_863" align="alignnone" width="600"] Christine Withall ceramic pinch pots[/caption] My clay journey last year paused but this year I will begin to explore some ideas and forms that have been in my mind’s eye from experiences and viewed images. Always a pleasure to return to Grange Farm with Denise Brown, there will be Raku and Pit firing demonstrations on both days to enjoy along with cakes and refreshments. Lots of space for parking too. If you feel like a stroll there is a beautiful meadow with a mown path to amble through, with wild flowers, grasses,insects and butterflies. You might even find some treasure.  

Christine Withall

My clay journey last year paused but this year I will begin to explore some ideas and forms that have More

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