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Title
Exhibition
About the Event
Inspired by my surroundings and love of animals I make ceramic sculptures of British wildlife which are suitable for the house and garden. Each sculpture is entirely handbuilt and therefore unique.
Event Type
Exhibition
Disciplines
Ceramics/Glass, Sculpture/Carving
Telephone
01984 624647
Opening Times
2009-09-12 00:00:002009-09-13 00:00:002009-09-14 00:00:002009-09-15 00:00:002009-09-16 00:00:002009-09-17 00:00:002009-09-18 00:00:002009-09-19 00:00:002009-09-20 00:00:00
2009-09-12 11:00:00 - 2009-09-12 17:00:002009-09-13 11:00:00 - 2009-09-13 17:00:002009-09-14 11:00:00 - 2009-09-14 17:00:002009-09-15 11:00:00 - 2009-09-15 17:00:002009-09-16 11:00:00 - 2009-09-16 17:00:002009-09-17 11:00:00 - 2009-09-17 17:00:002009-09-18 11:00:00 - 2009-09-18 17:00:002009-09-19 11:00:00 - 2009-09-19 17:00:002009-09-20 11:00:00 - 2009-09-20 17:00:00
Further Info

I started sculpting six years ago after attending pottery classes at the Somerset College for Art & Technology in Taunton. I was soon hooked and combined my new found passion for clay with my love of animals. My first large sculpture was of a hare and they continue to be my favourite subject.

I live on the edge of the Brendon Hills and have a small studio with two electric kilns. My main interest is in British Wildlife found in the surrounding countryside. Before sculpting begins a lot of time is spent studying the animal's anatomy and behaviour. This is done mainly from photographs, books, films and by visiting wildlife sanctuaries or if I'm lucky enough, in the wild.

In 2008 I attended a one week masterclass with two acclaimed animal sculptors, David Cooke and Brendan Hesmondhalgh in Yorkshire, and my recent work incorporates some of the new techniques learnt.

Stoneware clay is used for sculpting and after a drying period the pieces are fired to a temperature of 1000°C. Firing takes approximately twelve hours with a further twelve hours for the kiln to cool down before opening. After this initial stage the sculptures are coloured using metal oxides and stains. They are then fired to 1220°C and waxed making them suitable for outdoors. The process from start to finish takes about six weeks. Each piece is entirely hand built so that no two items will ever be identical.

Venue Information

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Address
Stawley Wood Farm
Stawley
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 0HP
For Venue Information
01823 672300
Region
Stawley
Disabled Access
Full Disabled Access
Toilets
Toilets with Disabled Facilities
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Directions (By Car)
From Wiveliscombe, take the B3227 towards Bampton and Dulverton. At Waterrow, turn left immediately before the bridge and Rock Inn. Turn left at T-Junction, and next right at Crossroads. Follow the road for approx 1 mile and the entrance to Stawley Wood is on the left.

Events At This Venue

Event Type Event Title Disciplines Dates (see event page for full info)
Community Stawley Wood Concert Music 2009-09-12 19:00:00
Exhibition Angela Gibbs Painting/Drawing/Illustration, Printmaking, Textiles/Fashion 2009-09-12 11:00:00, 2009-09-13 11:00:00, 2009-09-14 11:00:00, 2009-09-15 11:00:00, 2009-09-16 11:00:00, 2009-09-17 11:00:00, 2009-09-18 11:00:00, 2009-09-19 11:00:00, 2009-09-20 11:00:00
Exhibition Claire Hall Ceramics/Glass, Jewellery 2009-09-12 11:00:00, 2009-09-13 11:00:00, 2009-09-14 11:00:00, 2009-09-15 11:00:00, 2009-09-16 11:00:00, 2009-09-17 11:00:00, 2009-09-18 11:00:00, 2009-09-19 11:00:00, 2009-09-20 11:00:00
Exhibition Doulla Aebli Ceramics/Glass, Sculpture/Carving 2009-09-12 11:00:00, 2009-09-13 11:00:00, 2009-09-14 11:00:00, 2009-09-15 11:00:00, 2009-09-16 11:00:00, 2009-09-17 11:00:00, 2009-09-18 11:00:00, 2009-09-19 11:00:00, 2009-09-20 11:00:00
Exhibition Pamela Gilbert Jewellery 2009-09-12 11:00:00, 2009-09-13 11:00:00, 2009-09-14 11:00:00, 2009-09-15 11:00:00, 2009-09-16 11:00:00, 2009-09-17 11:00:00, 2009-09-18 11:00:00, 2009-09-19 11:00:00, 2009-09-20 11:00:00
Exhibition Penny Mackreth Jewellery, Painting/Drawing/Illustration 2009-09-12 11:00:00, 2009-09-13 11:00:00, 2009-09-14 11:00:00, 2009-09-15 11:00:00, 2009-09-16 11:00:00, 2009-09-17 11:00:00, 2009-09-18 11:00:00, 2009-09-19 11:00:00, 2009-09-20 11:00:00
Exhibition Raamy Nadim Ceramics/Glass 2009-09-12 11:00:00, 2009-09-13 11:00:00, 2009-09-14 11:00:00, 2009-09-15 11:00:00, 2009-09-16 11:00:00, 2009-09-17 11:00:00, 2009-09-18 11:00:00, 2009-09-19 11:00:00, 2009-09-20 11:00:00
Exhibition Richard Willis Painting/Drawing/Illustration 2009-09-12 11:00:00, 2009-09-13 11:00:00, 2009-09-14 11:00:00, 2009-09-15 11:00:00, 2009-09-16 11:00:00, 2009-09-17 11:00:00, 2009-09-18 11:00:00, 2009-09-19 11:00:00, 2009-09-20 11:00:00
Exhibition Sarah Cannon Ceramics/Glass 2009-09-12 11:00:00, 2009-09-13 11:00:00, 2009-09-14 11:00:00, 2009-09-15 11:00:00, 2009-09-16 11:00:00, 2009-09-17 11:00:00, 2009-09-18 11:00:00, 2009-09-19 11:00:00, 2009-09-20 11:00:00
Exhibition Steve Marshall Painting/Drawing/Illustration, Sculpture/Carving 2009-09-12 11:00:00, 2009-09-13 11:00:00, 2009-09-14 11:00:00, 2009-09-15 11:00:00, 2009-09-16 11:00:00, 2009-09-17 11:00:00, 2009-09-18 11:00:00, 2009-09-19 11:00:00, 2009-09-20 11:00:00
Exhibition Susie Kenward Painting/Drawing/Illustration 2009-09-12 11:00:00, 2009-09-13 11:00:00, 2009-09-14 11:00:00, 2009-09-15 11:00:00, 2009-09-16 11:00:00, 2009-09-17 11:00:00, 2009-09-18 11:00:00, 2009-09-19 11:00:00, 2009-09-20 11:00:00