First Firing Workshop a Success
My ’Taming of the Kiln’ workshop attracted 6 keen participants, eager to learn the tricks of loading and firing my wood kiln. They brought with… Read More »First Firing Workshop a Success
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Kiln ready and waiting
With the first kiln firing workshop only days away I’ve been busy building a new constant gradient path from the carpark up to the kiln… Read More »Kiln ready and waiting
Number 8 Firing
This firing was crucial, testing of new clays, slips, glazes and a large commission (to help pay for the new lighting) were all going into… Read More »Number 8 Firing
Let there be light
And so it came to pass that the electrician visited our studio, and lo and behold a marvellous sight was seen. Actually it was two… Read More »Let there be light
Entrance deck
The days of entering the studio over a gangway are over. The long planned for deck between the studio and retaining wall is finally in… Read More »Entrance deck
Children’s Classes Starting
We’re excited that our classes are finally about to get underway, so if you’re interested please let us know and we can reserve you a… Read More »Children’s Classes Starting
December firing
Our final firing for the year, shared with the Paeroa Potters and Rose was a good one to finish the year. We dropped cone 11… Read More »December firing
Room with a View
It takes a while to work up the courage to hack into the brand new tin walls of the workshop. I had to figure out… Read More »Room with a View
Exhibition at The Vivian Gallery
Charade is taking part in an exhibition curated by Bronwynne Cornish at The Vivian Gallery in Matakana, opening this coming Saturday 24th September. Artist’s Statement My… Read More »Exhibition at The Vivian Gallery
Latest Firing
We had a successful firing last week, a chance to burn out the cobwebs in the kiln and test a range of clay experiments. Rose… Read More »Latest Firing