We’ve just finished our first day shooting the first film for the Portal project. Poyners has been a clothing and milliners store for 150 years and is a Ludlow landmark for all that time. It was run by Jane Goodall, wife of Earnest Poyner, who was serving in the Army during WWI. She was a suffragette and philanthropist who transformed the town with her generosity.
Jean Parker and her lovely sister have worked at Poyners for 30 years carrying on Jane Goodall’s legacy and preserving the history of the shop, they told many stories and gave us a real insight into the community that exists in Ludlow and the very many stories behind the doors.
Had an inspiring afternoon with Martin from FabLab Cardiff @ Ludlow Library, Martin came to show me how to 3D print larger scale door handles for the Portal project. Lots of ideas generated and possibilities for ceramic development.
It has been a busy few weeks working in the studio as well as being out and about at other community spaces creating ceramic pieces for the exhibition. Things are progressing well but there is a lot to do and time deadlines looming….
We have had some great support from community spaces around the area, a huge thank you to Iran and the team from Ludlow Library for giving us space to print as well as supplying us with teas and coffees whilst we all watched the printer create our first door handle!
