Aaronson, Adam
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Adam specialises in free blown glass, and his work experiments with the hugely varied possibilities of the medium. His vessels and sculptures are at once a celebration of the simplicity of pure form, and also an investigation into the possibilities of layering…
Adams, Billy
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Billy Adams is a potter whose work deals with exploring ad experimenting with aspects of landscape. He works within the vessel format, combining textures and colours to give the viewer an intimate insight into his private view of ceramics…
Ahrenkiel, Dorte
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All my pots are thrown on a potter’s wheel in the first place. Some of these pots I cut and alter to put them together in different shapes. Using this old technique I create square, rectangular or triangular forms. I work with clays from Germany and French Grès. I often mix these clays adding porcelain grog. Apart from stoneware I also work with porcelain…
Akroyd , Stuart
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“Since the first moment I worked with hot glass I knew I had found the medium I would use for the rest of my career. I love using glass, where the finished piece is a solid form but creates the sensation of movement and grace.”
Stuart specialises in hot studio glass…
Allen – Dring, Lesley
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LESLEY ALLEN DRING
Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College
BA (Hons) Ceramics and Glass
“Sand cast glass is a beautiful means to create a three dimensional picture with texture and light. In some pieces I use wire, metals or minerals to create the picture. In others, I simply polish away the high areas to expose unexpected patterns and textures.
Allnatt, David
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David was born in London. He trained at Sutton School of Art, Surrey. where he took a Foundation Studies, Dip.A.D. Graphics and 3D Design. He has undertaken an Advanced Mouldmaking course at North Staffordshire Poly in 1985 and attended the Glass Summer School, at the University of Wolverhampton, in 1995…
Amirak, Gunizi
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“My current practices are based on thrown, functional slip wares such as cheese and service platters, bowls, jugs and mugs. I aim to achieve simple, practical, thoughtful pots which are comfortable in handling and tactile in nature to encourage everyday use…
Andrews, Martin
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Member of Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen.
Martin is one of Britain’s leading glassmakers. His work is known for its high quality, attention to fine detail, innovative surface treatments and design ideas.
Each piece is designed, handmade and signed by Martin using the finest Crystal glass. As each item is made individually no two items are ever identical…
Andrews, Tim
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Tim Andrews has gained an International reputation for his distinctive smoke-fired and raku ceramics. He makes individual Raku work. Black and White with linear decoration or burnished muted coloured slips. His pieces have been acquired for both public and private collections and are exhibited widely across the UK and abroad. He is a Fellow of the C.P…
Archer, Peter
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Peter Archer – Woodturner
The surface of Peters bowls are adjusted either to emphasise the particular qualities of a piece of wood or to deliberately react against those qualities. The shape and grain of the bowl influences the way any modifications are made to it.
Peter tends to use temperate hardwoods, mainly ash and sycamore…
Ayre, Thelma
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Thelma studied illustration for three years at the Laird School of Art, Birkenhead.
She worked in advertising both at Liverpool and Manchester, before going freelance, illustrating children’s books and magazines.
She studied Drawing and Painting for four years at Glasgow School of Art and then undertook Post graduate Teacher Training, followed by four more years teaching Art in Scotland….
Ayscough, Duncan
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Duncan Ayscough is a Fellow of the CPA, a Professional Member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen and is on the Craft Council’s selected index of makers. He is Senior Lecturer in Ceramics at the University of Wales College, Cardiff.
Duncan Ayscough’s pots appear to embrace both ancient pottery forms and strong contemporary design…