Open Studio and Seconds Sale

This weekend I'm having a seconds sale and the odd cuppa as part of Craft Victoria's Craft Cubed Festival.

If you'd like to drop in and say hello and check out some pots, the studio will be open Saturday 24th August and Sunday 25th August from 10 to 5pm.

We're at 156 Melville Road with the studio entrance at the rear.  Just come down the lane off Albion Street. There will be signage to help you find your way.

Craft Hatch and Winter Artisans Market

I was at Craft Hatch this Saturday.  I know it helps if I post before the market rather than after, it's just been one of those weeks (or months!!)

Here's a lovely shot of my stall by Kim Brockett

And I'll be at the Winter Artisans Market June 22nd, June 29th, July 6th and July 13th.  That's four Saturdays from 10am to 4pm at the Northcote Town Hall.  I'll have new work from the new kiln.  Pretty excited about that!

Forest of Cylinders

I'm working on a window display for Celia Fox - a  forest of cylinders all in porcelain with soft throwing lines and a buttery white glaze.

Here's them in progress, just off the wheel.

Mashiko Life

Dropped some little bits and pieces off to Mashiko Life in South Melbourne.  I'm looking forward to working on a little collection of tea cups for Gillian once the gas kiln is working!

plates

I've been flat out making 40 plates for a special dinner for designers and creative folk organised by Mr Kitly and Supercyclers.  Here's a little pic of them all stacked up ready for dinner.

thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came by and said hi at Finders Keepers.  It was lovely to meet so many awesome folks.

And a very big extra special thanks to Lyn for knitting me a tea cosy for my teapot!!  Best present ever.

If you're after a teapot send me an email as I'll be making some this week (info@shiko.com.au).  The cooler weather and the cosy have got me all inspired.

Fresh off the wheel

I was playing around with some bigger forms today and they look so juicy fresh off the wheel.

I used the webbing between my fingers to alter the rim on these large bowls while on the wheel and then I've thrown through it slightly and included some texture from a wooden tool.  I beveled the base with an arrow head tool and then squished the base gently with my hands to extenuate the movement in the rim.  Jem's not convinced but I love the moment, there's something lively and soft about them.

The ovoid was far more controlled but just as much fun!