tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57405139501999791882023-11-16T06:26:34.623-08:00Lauren CeramicsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-83266491191886705072011-09-13T14:51:00.000-07:002011-09-13T14:51:49.257-07:00A giveaway (And details about my next show)This Saturday, 17th September I'm taking part in a show with Caversham Artists and friends. It's set in the beautiful riverside gardens of Caversham Court. Drop in if you're about as there will be plenty of art to enjoy. If the weather is nice stay and enjoy some tea and cake too. Visit us from 10am to 4.30pm, postcode is RG4 7AG.
Artists and guest artists include: Nina Krauzewicz,&Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-1783927319774339212011-07-31T02:13:00.000-07:002011-07-31T02:17:51.991-07:00Things to see and doBetween August 6th to 2nd September I'm taking part in a show at The Blue Duck Gallery in Caversham, Reading. There are a few other local artists taking part such as Sue Mundy, JoJo Jewellery, Cathy Newell Price and more. I'll have some of my new wall pieces on show, if you do visit let me know what you think.
I've also been busy with other things as well as setting up a new mailing list. If you Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-729326268734582872011-05-23T02:39:00.000-07:002011-05-23T02:45:35.359-07:00Henley Arts Trail 27-30th May 2011-Venue 12It's only five days until the opening night of the Henley Arts Trail. I'm taking part with over 20 artists at venue 12 in Wargrave. I can't wait to see it all come together. I'm also ready for a big spend up myself. If you're free then please pop down to the opening event between 6pm and 9pm this Friday 27th May. Venue 12 is at Woodclyffe Hall, High Street, Wargrave, RG10 8BY. If you can't make Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-65543852703643406912011-05-11T04:19:00.000-07:002011-05-11T04:19:41.212-07:00Caversham Arts Trail - 13th to 15th MayThe first weekend of the Caversham Arts trail was a great success. We are very much looking forward to opening again this coming Friday 13th May until Sunday 15th May between 11am and 5pm.
You can find me and my ceramics are at Venue 7 along with jewellery by Machi de Waard and knitted textiles by Jules Hogan. Come and visit us if you get the chance, we'd love to see you.
You can download Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-67951122613743374752011-04-27T03:44:00.000-07:002011-04-27T03:44:05.178-07:00Arts Trail and Open StudiosIt's been a busy few months organising Caversham Arts Trail as well as frantically making enough stock for the trail and other shows.
Caversham Arts Trail starts on 7th May. This year there are 32 artists at 15 venues across Caversham so it's set to be an interesting trail. Download a map here. I'm venue 7 and I've got two guests joining me, Jules Hogan and Machi de Waard. Jules Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-88508308957402418882011-03-23T05:14:00.000-07:002011-03-23T05:21:25.174-07:00Updates I've been busy working on some new designs. I wanted to create some wall art so I've been experimenting with leaves in frames. The ones on the left are cast from a real leaf I took a mould of and the ones on the right are stylised leaves. They are both porcelain but the cast ones are very thin, just a millimetre or so and the others rolled out porcelain clay so they are Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-48904576029876335982011-02-13T13:27:00.000-08:002011-02-13T13:27:26.441-08:00The Third Thursday Event with Caversham Artists
I'm very excited to be taking part in my first show of the year on Thursday 17th February. If you're in Reading town then come down and see us from 5.30pm to 9pm.
As part of the Third Thursday events for one evening only the shop windows will come alive. You will see demonstrations from Caversham Artists, have the opportunity to talk to the artists and purchase the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-83082703929606984142011-01-16T07:17:00.000-08:002011-01-16T07:17:58.015-08:00Happy New YearHappy New Year! Hope everyone had a fun time and is back on track.
I've just about recovered from Christmas and ready to face the world. I'm very excited to be taking part in the Caversham Arts Trail, the West Berkshire and North Hampshire Open Studios and The Henley Arts Trail this coming May. Opening times and dates are on my website. Check my back here or my website for detailsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-23957647695898729962010-11-23T15:40:00.001-08:002010-11-23T15:41:27.251-08:00Reveal - A Christmas showcase of handmade craft: 25 - 28 November 2010 & 2-5 December 2010Reveal starts from 5pm to 8pm this Thursday 25th November at The Old Fire Station Gallery, Henley on Thames, RG9 2AQ. This is the first of two shows and will continue to be open between 10am to 5pm from 25th to 28th November.
Reveal showcases the work of 28 local artists, each producing quality handmade distinctive and bespoke Christmas gifts.
If you can't make the first show Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-59558172357845967042010-11-19T03:46:00.000-08:002010-11-19T03:48:23.515-08:00What a busy few months!Life has been pretty hectic lately and there is no sign of it calming down any time soon. I suppose really I love this time of year and should make the most of being so busy. After Christmas we sure are going to need a holiday, unless the snow keeps us stuck at home again.
A month ago we went to visit some friends in Newquay and spend one night of luxury in at the Scarlet Hotel, in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-43980927813930426432010-11-12T03:47:00.000-08:002010-11-12T03:47:50.198-08:00Folksy Friday - Ceramic Christmas giftsAs Christmas is getting near I've been searching on Folksy for some gifts and realised what a wonderful range of lovely handmade items there are. I can't feature everyone who i would like and have chosen a ceramic theme of items to share with you. Click the links below to go direct to each shop.Top row from left to right: Oil Decanter by JML Pottery, Waterlily Dish by Prince Design UK, Robot Mug Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-12276546117077535122010-10-14T09:31:00.000-07:002010-10-14T09:31:08.947-07:00Stones and pebblesI've been busy trying out some new ideas and this is a sneak preview of one of them. The texture of this pot matches that of the most popular design of coasters I make. It reminds me of pebbles so I thought I'd share some of my favourite pieces that fit in with the pebble / stone theme.
Sea View Cushion by Petal Textiles.
Beach pebbles print by Emele Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-41982881877564183442010-09-28T07:20:00.000-07:002010-09-28T07:21:39.367-07:00check out the Reveal blog meet the maker article.Over the next few months in the run up to Reveal there will be interviews with some of the exhibitors taking part. The first meet the maker article is with Lousie Barter from Secret Garden Studio. Check out the Reveal blog here.
Orchids by Secret Garden StudioBallerina by Secret Garden StudioUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-15240149725636580602010-09-22T14:12:00.000-07:002010-09-22T14:32:33.959-07:00Highlights from the weekendLast weekend was a busy one. I was taking part in a show with Caversham Artists over the weekend so spent some time there with so much lovely art work. Here is a snippet of the weekend, you can see more here. I'm second from the left, you should be able to tell from the vase I'm holding!I also managed to make a few new moulds, this one should be dry this week so I can start casting from it. I've Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-17570184475436552182010-09-16T02:14:00.000-07:002010-09-16T02:25:27.540-07:00Caversham Artists Autumn Show 18th & 19th September 2010You are invited to the Caversham Artists Autumn Show taking place this coming weekend, 18th & 19th September 2010. The show is taking place in a beautiful 17th Century Barn tucked away in Emmer Green. The show is open from 11am -6pm Saturday and 12pm - 6pm Sunday. See the website for further details. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-67808372662420050972010-09-09T06:04:00.000-07:002010-09-09T06:09:06.858-07:00Wokingham Arts TrailThis weekend (11 & 12 September) the first ever Wokingham Arts Trail is taking place. You can visit 12 locations in and around Wokingham to see & buy art created by 27 local artists. Venues include homes, studios and temporary art spaces. See the website for more details and to download a leaflet with map.I'm not taking part but will be visiting and possibly even spending some hard cash!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-37905790237388834472010-09-05T15:35:00.001-07:002010-09-05T15:49:44.491-07:00Work in progresss I've been thinking about Christmas lately and have been making these baubles as well dishes that stack inside each other. I've also finished some new coloured coasters too. It's so exciting trying out new colours and textures but frustrating having to wait for two days for my kiln to fire and cool down before i can open it. I'm always tempted to have a quick look before it's cooled down enoughUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-33500081732736099672010-08-31T01:48:00.000-07:002010-08-31T01:58:36.644-07:00Blue Button CoastersA while ago I posted some photos of some new round button coasters that I'd just made. I've now glazed them and listed them in my shops. These are denim blue and the next batch due out of the kiln will be green. There are also a few other patterns and new colours too which will be launched for Christmas. They will withstand the heat from your hot winter drinks, they have four rubber feet on the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-81246373220351300652010-08-24T08:58:00.000-07:002010-08-24T09:05:15.695-07:00Caversham Artists Autumn ShowI've been working to finish a few things for my next show with the Caversham Artists. See flyer below for more information and come along if you are free. Our show is taking place in a wonderful artists studio barn in Emmer Green, there will be a range of art and craft to view and buy if you fancy it. You can keep up to date with news from Caversham Artists on their website, facebook group or Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-69298592841931615402010-07-03T11:26:00.000-07:002010-07-04T10:32:24.866-07:00Things are happeningI tried some felt making at our venue at Bucks Open Studios last weekend, it was fab. This is my creation, a felt bowl. I loved making it and I am super pleased with the result. I've also been making some new coasters, buttons and brooches with a button pattern. They are quite cute, I like the round ones lots. It's been a busy week, I also won an advert on I Love Handmade that showcases Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-72159680454205732422010-06-18T01:21:00.000-07:002010-06-18T04:51:08.392-07:00Bucks Open Studios 2010This weekend (19th & 20th June) I will be at Bucks Open Studios at the Pugin Rooms, St. Peter's Church, Marlow, SL7 1NQ. There are 11 artists at our venue with a wonderful range of glass, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture and more. It's th 25th anniversary of the Bucks Open Studios so come along and help us celebrate.Here is a taster of what is on show at the Pugin Rooms.Glass by Julia Hayward. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-18639324889497673842010-05-30T02:49:00.000-07:002010-05-30T03:24:48.212-07:00The Henley Arts Trail 2010On Friday we went to the private view of venue 13 of the Henley Arts Trail. There was so much lovely handmade work there I had to treat myself to a few things.I'd seen this on Beady Pool's facebook page a few weeks ago and rather liked it so I quickly snapped it up. I did have mine adapted slightly so it doesn't have the silver heart.I also bought two of these cute badges from Sumptuosity, I'll Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-54384986195107088902010-05-28T08:00:00.000-07:002010-05-28T08:27:11.782-07:00Henley Arts Trail 29-31 May 2010Henley Arts Trail starts this weekend with 20 venues open during the bank holiday weekend. You can download a handy map from the website that shows the venues and gives opening times, check these first as they can vary.Here is a little preview to tickle your taste buds.Hand-made lampwork glass beads by Beady Pool.Felted necklaces & bracelets by Ellen Brown. Hand embroidered cushion by Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-46436728376746614782010-05-14T13:10:00.000-07:002010-05-14T13:27:04.228-07:00Caversham Arts Trail 15 & 16 May 2010It's the last weekend of the Caversham Arts Trail this weekend. All venues are open from 11am to 5pm. There will be demonstrations to watch and events to take part in over the weekend. See the website for details.Here are a few photos from last weekend, fingers crossed for sun this Saturday and Sunday please.See the website to download a map. See you there! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740513950199979188.post-59837305622446993972010-05-12T14:24:00.000-07:002010-05-12T14:44:51.251-07:00Elephant spotting!I've been elephant spotting today. Has anyone else seen the decorated elephants that aim to raise support for the Asian elephant, which is threatened with extinction? I only saw two and could only photograph one as there was a dude sitting on the other one which would have ruined the photo, I wish I had asked him to move now. This one was amazing, it had lots of little circular mirrors on it. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1