Sculpture Gallery
Hand built unique ceramic figures. A few can be ordered from stock, but most will be a unique 'one off' made to order, these shown below are examples showing my style and what is possible.
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Luminaries
Unique handmade candle covers made from fine white clay or porcelain that has a translucent, atmospheric glow when lit. These piercings produce magical patterns of light which project onto walls or ceilings, depending on where the lamps are placed!
Suitable for use with wax/perfumed or battery powered candles or fairy lights.
For weddings, room decor, Christmas, any occassion gift, dining table etc. Each is individually handmade by myself and make a pretty gift candle/pen/paper clips/jewellery holder.
2" tall x 2" diameter - £12
4" tall x 2" diameter - £15 FREE p&p
Various unique designs. Contact me for pictures of different design and size options or visit my studio in Worcester. Being fine porcelain they glow when a candle is lit inside, very atmospheric.Click picture for details.
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Blackberry dish15.00Glazed earthenware leaves dish with hand modelled blackberries. Use as a trinket/ring dish, tea light candle holder etc. Each individually hand built so a unique, one off piece. Size approximately 4 inches x 4.5 inches
FREE p&p uk addressesQuantityBeautiful hand made porcelain butterfly candle/trinket/ring/pen holder £12 - £1515.00Hand built embossed clay this fine crafted pot or tea light holder measures 2.5 inches tall x 2inches in diameter. A pretty swirl design has been embossed onto the sides and a pretty butterfly on the side. This makes a lovely gift and looks pretty on a table or gift at weddings and special occassions. Each candle holder /pot is totally unique as I make each by hand without using molds so no one else will ever have one exactly the same. 2 inches tall , £12, 3 inches tall £15SelectQuantitySatin feel cushions23.00Soft, unique silky feel, cushion cover and filler printed showing two of my own limited edition Wonderland designs, (Matching giclee art prints available on request) . Temptation of Alice and the Cheshire Cat. 15" x 15"
Soft, durable polyester cover with an polyester insert. Zip fastening for easy removal for cleaning. £23.00 FREE p&p in UK.SelectQuantityCeramic, wall hanging cats head45.00Each handmade by myself using earthenware clay. First I shape the clay paying attetion to head shape, ears etc. so it looks like the cat its based on. Using fine tools I add fur texture effects then the head is left to air dry before being fired in my kiln. It is then carefully painted to match the real thing with a special matt glaze before having a second firing. Wire whiskers are the last part to be added. Send pictures of your pet and I will sculpt a look a like version to hang on your wall or give as a unique gift for a pet lover. Please allow 2-3 weeks for completion and deliveryQuantityOriginal Paintings
Available also as signed, limited edition and open edition giclee prints
On A2, A3 and A4 art paper with narrow white border.
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Clay Handbuilding Classes
Relaxed and friendly, small group classes held in my Worcestershire studio for complete beginners or those with a little experience
Classes 2020
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Half day Workshops ... 4 hours £45 - £55
Evening classes ... 2 hours £20
One to one tuition ... £25 per hour.Time/day to suit you whenever possible
Clay, tools, glazes, drinks and kiln firings are included.
- Create your piece at class, leave at studio to air dry (approx 1 week).
- It is fired for the first time (buscuit fire) during week 2.
- Approximately 1-2 weeks after being fired I will contact you so you collect your piece and paint it at home with acrylic paints if you like or ...... Return for a glazing session (£10 for 1 hour). After this it will be glaze fired. You can take your makes home 1 week after being glazed.
- Finishing by painting with paint is refered to as a cold finish and gives a satin sheen to your makes
- Glazing can be matt or glossy and gives another layer/protective coating to a piece.
- At this present time we use earthenware clay which is low fired and not frost proof (not many clays are fully). We do make items for outside as well as other sculptures etc which are fine on outer walls or in gardens as long as all frost has passed e.g summer/autumn
Green man. Hanging plaque
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This workshop is held in my St Peters, Worcester studio Classes are small max 5 to allow plenty of individual attention when you need it. Using white earthenware clay I will demonstrate how: to build/sculpt a face shape using the slab method, then model autumn, winter or summer fruit, flowers, berries etc . Then cut leaf shapes adding their viens by embossing the clay. We will cut holes so these can be hung inside or out but they are not frost proof.
Your creation will be left with me to be air dried then fired (1-2 weeks) I will then contact you so you can collect your creations to take home and paint or book a glaze session of 1-2 hours costing £10
To book your place please email: heather@sweetart.co.uk
A non-refundable deposit of £20 is required to secure your booking
Moon gazing hare
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This workshop is held in the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester:
https://www.royalporcelainworks.co.uk/eventer/moon-gazing-hare-clay-workshop/edate/2020-04-04/
The 9" hare make a lovely home decoration or gift. Using air drying clay I will demonstrate how: to build a body shape using the slab method, model and assemble limbs, shape and attach the head then texture the hare's body to give a fur affect. We will also add a different texture to the inside of his ears.
The great thing about using air dry clay is you are able to take it home with you on the same day and leave it to dry at home then paint it when it's dry.
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A non-refundable deposit of £20 is required to secure your booking
Dragon
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This workshop is held in my St Peters, Worcester studio Classes are small max 5 to allow plenty of individual attention when you need it. The 8" dragon makes a lovely home decoration or gift. Using white earthenware clay I will demonstrate how: to build a body shape using the slab method, model and assemble limbs, shape and attach the head, add wings then add the scales/texture to the dragons body to give a fabulous detailed affect.
At approx 1pm you are offered fruit, drinks and cake, you are welcome to also bring a packed lunch if required. Your dragon will be kept in the studio to be air dried then fired (1-2 weeks) I will then contact you so you can collect your creations to take home and paint or book a glaze session of 1-2 hours costing £10 To book your place please email:
A non-refundable deposit of £20 is required to secure your booking
Monday evening beginners classes
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6pm to 8pm £20
Free choice with some demo's and new techniques thrown in! Small classes so you make what you want to with my guidence when needed. Relaxed, fun and great therapy after a stressfull day if you need it.
Please send non-refundable deposit at least a week beforehand of £10 To check availability and book your place please email: heather@sweetart.co.uk
Wednesday afternoon beginners classes
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1pm to 3pm £20
Free choice with some demo's and new techniques thrown in! Small classes so you make what you want to with my guidence when needed. Relaxed, fun and great therapy after a stressfull day if that's what you need.
Please send non-refundable deposit at least a week beforehand of £10 To check availability and book your place please email: heather@sweetart.co.uk
