In this week-long course you will explore the china clay extraction landscape of Cornwall, learning how to process the waste materials that were produced by the industry into new clay bodies. You will make glazes out of rock dust and ash, and fire your work in a wood kiln.
After months of research and development focused on glazes made from kaolin (1) and materials sourced from local wetland and woodland sites impacted by climate damage, I had thirty small wheel-thrown, ceramic pieces ready to be passed on to Josh […]
During my visit to the GF Smith Factory in Hull with the Feral Re-wilding Practice program, I was amazed by the wide variety of paper surfaces, textures, and colours. The tactile, sound and visual nature of the papers was truly […]
It can always be a bit of a struggle to know what to write about each month, particularly when I have been carrying on with the same investigations and nothing new has happened. Normally I simply like to write about […]
The process of paper recycling is essential for the environment, as it helps to conserve natural resources and reduce waste. However, the production of recycled paper requires a careful balance of old and new materials, and this is where clay […]
Re-Wilding Practice: Art and Environmental Sustainability
Architectural slab built pieces investigate ceramic forms as a dwelling place or a model for a building construction. Some thrown shapes on the theme of crucibles fired by the Raku process. Recent work has been exhibited in historical sites and […]
