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I’m Steph, a self-taught potter based just outside Stamford. My pottery started as a hobby, that turned into an obsession, and is now my job! Each piece is handmade on my potter’s wheel. I work with black, grey and speckled stoneware clay as well as porcelain. I like clean lines and enjoy showing the contrast of the raw unglazed clay with simple glazes.  I have recently started working with willow and love the smoothness of the clay against the rough rustic willow.  Together, clay and willow have taken over, it has all got a bit out of hand, and I couldn’t be happier! Please come and join me, along with other artists, at Bainton Reading Room. It is a lovely location with easy access.

Steph Bowden Hughes

I’m Steph, a self-taught potter based just outside Stamford. My pottery started as a hobby, that turned into an obsession, More

Quirky ceramic outdoor and indoor stoneware sculptures and decorative stoneware and porclain wall hangings inspired by landscapes, nature and my own pretty garden. I use nature printing into clay for some of my decorative work. [caption id="attachment_24645" align="alignnone" width="534"] Porcelain nature printed mosaic picture[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_24646" align="alignnone" width="533"] Ceramic wall plaque[/caption] For more information see www.deiceramics.com

Dawn Isaac (dei ceramics)

Quirky ceramic outdoor and indoor stoneware sculptures and decorative stoneware and porclain wall hangings inspired by landscapes, nature and my More

[caption id="attachment_22775" align="alignleft" width="389"] Bark like vases in stoneware. Hand formed with slip and sodium silicate to make broken bark type texture[/caption] I am using lots of mixed media. Pottery thrown and handbuilt pieces. Sculpture. Painting in Watercolours and Acrylic and a small amount of Pyrography. I take my inspiration from nature and animals around me.   [caption id="attachment_22748" align="alignleft" width="577"] Fenland sunset[/caption]

Liz Davies

I am using lots of mixed media. Pottery thrown and handbuilt pieces. Sculpture. Painting in Watercolours and Acrylic and a More

I create contemporary functional ceramics using traditional techniques. My forms are hand-thrown using stoneware clay and the glazes I apply play with the interaction of the glazes when fired to high temperature. Open garden Refreshments offered

Petra Wright Ceramics

I create contemporary functional ceramics using traditional techniques. My forms are hand-thrown using stoneware clay and the glazes I apply More

Handbuilt decorative ceramics including jewellery and small hanging pieces which may incorporate wires and chain links.I'm still working with oxides and have incorporated this technique in the recent development of tiles accenting with subtle glazing, Disabled access, car parking, open garden and food & drink all available.

Cheryll Cadman

Handbuilt decorative ceramics including jewellery and small hanging pieces which may incorporate wires and chain links.I’m still working with oxides More

I wasn’t able to participate in OpenStudio this year, so along with Christine and BrianWithall, we decided to have a fun day of pit firing and raku. The initial idea then developed into an Open Day! The date is Saturday 17th August, here at Grange Farm, Benwick, PE15 0XU, from 10am to 3pm. We also have Prue Pye (pruepye.co.uk) , jeweller Lesley Adolphson (Lesley Adolphson.com) and textile artist Andrea van Kleef with her handwoven scarves (@avktextiles). They will have work for sale. Refreshments available, and plenty of parking. I will have old stock for sale and also some studio seconds. Do come along, all welcome!

Denise Brown

I wasn’t able to participate in OpenStudio this year, so along with Christine and BrianWithall, we decided to have a More

Looking forward to welcoming you back to PAOS 2024 Decorative and functional ceramics and evocative semi-abstract paintings will be on display. My paintings and ceramics investigate structures, shapes and colours inspired by our natural world. The detail and pattern often overlooked in our busy lives is of special interest. I love how texture allows a play of light and shadow on the surfaces of my work. My aim is not to attempt to mimic nature but rather describe the qualities of a subjective experience intuitively, thereby encouraging the viewer to ‘feel’ their own interpretation of what they see in my work. My garden has become a bigger canvas for my artistic expression and is open for you to explore and enjoy. Delicious homemade treats available which can be enjoyed in the picturesque garden where mosaic will be on display. Proceeds from refreshments donated to Sue Ryder. “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. [caption id="attachment_24881" align="alignnone" width="438"] Ceramic Wall Art[/caption] 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    

René Viner

Looking forward to welcoming you back to PAOS 2024 Decorative and functional ceramics and evocative semi-abstract paintings will be on 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. Tablet Boxes Porcelain Hearts  

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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