If you’re like me, the last weeks of winter last a bit too long. Although the snowdrops are blooming, it can still be pretty dreary. I cheer myself up by taking more walks and making more pottery.
Spring is on the way
I’ve got a cheering schedule of projects for the March-April course. To celebrate the return of dawn chorus, our mini sculpture is inspired by the work of Guy Taplin. He’s an Essex artist who uses raw materials from the coastline such as weathered timber and driftwood to create hand carved bird sculptures. This man knows his birds. Although his forms, colourings and markings are greatly simplified, there is no mistaking that his plover is a plover or sanderling is a sanderling. (not that I’m an Ornithologist!) We’ll be making birds from pinch pots and as always, every bird will be different. Whether by intent or accident, you’ll make a robin, a tit or other bird and then paint it in the Guy Taplin way.
Come with a few friends
Pottery is a great friend activity because you can chat and catch up while you’re working. Plus, friends are basically a mutual admiration society – and pottery gives you reasons to compliment each other!
Courses begin w/c 27 February
Register HERE and start Spring 2023 with some new pottery.