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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

[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 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

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

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

[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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