Tuesday 28 October 2014
Latest experiments!
So just a quick update of my latest experiments really, at GNCCF i had a lot of people interested in a sample ring which i took with me (above on the left)of a etched brass and vintage mink fur ring. Since then i have made a copper version which has explored different ring bands. Ive got a few more changes to make, but i will keep you updated!
As part of my ever on going experiments, i have been trying to combine materials in different way.
So, What do you think of this texture?
Tuesday 21 October 2014
Middleport pottery....The adventure starts
At my degree show i was picked up by the stoke-on-trent council, who wanted to help young makers set up their businesses in stoke!
Me and Katy Dutton (a wood and plastic turner) were chosen from staffs university and were joined by two other ceramists.
Brydee Gillbard- http://www.brydeegillbarddesigns.co.uk
Amy Helena Clarke- http://www.ahclarke.com/AHClarke/Welcome.html
After attending a craft fair at staffs uni, i was approached by a woman called Emily who put me in contact with the north staffs guild of craftsmen, who were putting on a fair at middleport pottery.
Kindly they let me join them and i had much success there....little did i know, i was actually going to be moving in to middleport pottery!
As soon as we went into the space, i feel in love! The factory itself has been renovated by the princes trust, to maintain its heritage and help provide spaces for creative businesses in stoke.
Im hoping to be in the unit in the next few weeks, so ill keep you updated about events at middleport and also about our launch party!
So this was Great Northern Contemporary Craft fair 2014
So where do i start!
After visiting the fair myself as a maker for the last three years, i have come to expect the quality of the exhibitors to be high and it did not fail!
It was great to be amongst such incredible and innovate makers.
I certainly think this year for contemporary craft has set the bar.
So to be excepted to exhibit at this major event came as a shock!
At first i panicked, as any other young maker would! then i got to work organising myself. Although i had my body of work from university, i carried on exploring new pieces that still fitted in with my style. This included my new electroformed ring, stick pins and new smaller brooches...
When it comes to displaying my work, i alway imagine each piece to be a specimen in a draw at the natural history museum. As this creates a environment that evokes preciousness and preservation. By having my background clean and white this contrasts the raw textures of my pieces.
On press night i was awarded the "best new maker" of 2014!
.........
I was speechless and emotional!
I can't thank Ann-Marie and Angela the co-ordinators of the event enough.
I think because my work is so personal to me and my journey, i felt an overwhelming sense of appreciation for all of my struggles and passion that i put into my making concepts and processes.
The show was a great success for me and i couldn't believe how accepting and interested everyone was in my story and work.
I also met some fantastic makers who i hope to exhibit with again.
Monday 6 October 2014
Intrigue Emporium and Preparation for GNCCF
One of the opportunities that arose from New designers 14, was the chance to apply for a fair in shoreditch, the intrigue emporium.
This was a great chance for me to speak to other makers and also interact with my customers. Although i didn't make many sales, it was still a great chance to get my name about.
I also received lovely feedback about my new brooches that are being launched at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft fair 2014!
Make sure you come and visit me on the 9th-12th october at the old granada studios in manchester. I'll be in the emerging makers area on stand EM03.
So, not only have i being making like crazy! but I've also had to find furniture for my stand! After many hours searching on the web, I finally came to the conclusion that i need a custom stand builT....lucky for me i know a great furniture maker, Who i set the task of making a stand that could be flat pack, assemble with no tools, have removable feet, storage space, oh and also fit in my mini!!!
Conclusion- Dave you are genius!
Anyways, Ill leave you with this beauty until i see you at the great northern contemporary craft fair 14.
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