Heather Sweet-Moon
Mixed Media Artist
About
I am a ceramic artist creating mainly quirky female figurative sculptures.
Usually working with earthenware or porcelain paper clay, I hand build characterful animals and quirky female figures often with a steampunk twist. All of my pieces are hand built, made using coiling or slabbing techniques and after firing are normally finished with Amaco velvet underglazes, Mayco glazes or cold finishes.
I greatly admire the work of modern clay artists Johnson Tsang, Beth Carver and painter Georgy Kurasov. I search my imagination for inspiration rather than focusing on realism preferring to sculpt in a fantasy style often with steampunk/gothic twist. I am self-taught, my passion for painting and sculpture began as a young child and is still my main obsession in life, a means of expression, my therapy, my greatest satisfaction.
I love teaching having over 30 years’ experience and a City and Guilds teaching certificate. I have worked in several schools, colleges, clubs, and taught private groups in my Worcestershire studio.
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Latest newsJuly 22, 2021Excited to share a few new workshop dates with you: Sunday 15th August ....... Ceramic flowers for the garden.Saturday 28th August ..... Wall hanging, ceramic hares head Sunday 12th September . Moon gazing hair sculptureSunday 26th September . Green man wall hanging I am still providing 2 hour...Pleased to say that I have three ceramic pieces on show this year, wall hanging greenman and a Mad March hare head. Also on display one of my wacky ceramic hens. Showborough House is a lovely place to visit and spend a couple of hours as well as many striking sculptures you're able to enjoy the...Luminaries
Unique handmade candle covers made from fine white earthenware clay or porcelain that has a translucent, atmospheric glow when lit. These piercings produce patterns of light which project onto walls or ceilings, depending on where the lamps are placed!
Suitable for use with wax or battery powered candles or fairy lights. 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 options or visit my studio in Worcester.
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Two leaf cherry dish
15.00Real leaves pressed into the clay to show the leaf veins. Individually hand made 'one off' ceramic trinket dish. 4.5 inches wide and long. Dark green glaze on front and back of leaves with two cherries. Circular foot to ensure stability when displayed.Add to cartQuantityThree leaf Blackberry dish. Small
15.00Real leaves pressed into the clay to show the leaf veins. Individually hand made 'one off' ceramic trinket disg. 4 inches wide and long. Medium green glaze on front and back of leaves with three blackberries. Circular foot to ensure stability when displayed.Add to cartQuantityStrawberry, three leaf dish
17.00Ceramic, handmade strawberry trinket dish/candle holder etc 5.5 inches wide x 4 inches wide. Circular foot for stability. Glossy dark green glaze on both sides, red berries. Embossed by using real strawberry leaves from my gardenAdd to cartQuantityWhite rabbit. Alice in Wonderland collection
23.00 - 43.00Signed, limited edition, Alice in Wonderland giclee prints. My original designs. On A4 size, high quality art paper with narrow white border. Posted flat, A4 prints come in a white mount ready to place in your frame. A3 prints are posted without a mount in a cardboard tube. Free UK p&pAdd to cartSelectQuantityBlackberry dish
15.00Glazed earthenware leaves dish with hand modelled blackberries. Use as a trinket/ring dish, tea light candle holder etc. Each individually hand built, a unique, 'one off piece'. Size approximately 4 inches x 4.5 inches
FREE p&p uk addressesAdd to cartQuantitySatin feel cushions
18.00Soft, 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.Add to cartSelectQuantityOriginal Paintings
Available also as signed, limited edition and open edition giclee printsOn A2, A3 and A4 art paper with narrow white border. Click picture for details
Clay Hand building Classes
Classes will re-start 21st April 2021
Relaxed and friendly, small group classes held in my Worcestershire studio for beginners
or those with a little experience
One to one tuition is booked on a day/time to suit you whenever possible, day, evening or weekend.
Cost £25 an hour, min 2 hour class. Bring a friend and pay just £15 an hour each. Book as many hours as you like
Clay, your own set of tools, glaze, disposable aprons and clay firing are provided within the fee. There is an extra charge if you choose to make a very large item to cover extra materials used.
Day group workshops from £55. Please bring a packed lunch if required
Hand gel is available on arrival.
Seats in the studio are spaced allowing only three/four students per class max.
The window and door to outside will be open, weather permitting.
I only teach hand building therefore students are able to remain in their seats socially distanced.
I will wear a mask whilst teaching. You are requested to do the same
If you have questions or want to book a class please contact me: art@heathersweetmoon.com
Socially distanced classes 2021
Register your interest in:
Weekend workshops:
From £55
Weekly 2 hour classes:
From £20
- Create your piece at class, leave at studio to air dry (minimum 1 week).
- It is fired for the first time during week 2-3.
- After this it will need to be glazed and fired. You can take your makes home 3 days later.
- Glazing can be matt or glossy and gives another layer/protective coating to a piece.
- We use a white earthenware clay which is low fired and like most clay is not frost proof. We do make items for outside as well as others for the home but they should be brought inside to avoid frost damage
Green man. Hanging plaque
Register your interest for new dates
This workshop is held in my St Peters, Worcester studio Classes are small. max 3 to allow social distancing and 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 veins by embossing the clay. We will cut holes so these can be hung
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 hour costing £15
To book your place please email: art@heathersweetmoon.com
A non-refundable deposit of £20 is required to secure your booking
Moon gazing hare
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4 hour workshop
The 9" hare makes a lovely home decoration or gift.
Using earthenware 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.
You need to leave your creation at my studio where after 10 days air drying I will kiln fire it for you contact you so you can collect your creations to take home and paint or book a glaze session of 1 hour costing £15 It will then be fired for a second time. I will contact you when it is ready for collection.
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A non-refundable deposit of £20 is required to secure your booking
Dragon
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5 hour workshop
This workshop is held in my St Peters, Worcester studio Classes are small max 3 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.
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 hour costing £15 To book your place please email:
A non-refundable deposit of £20 is required to secure your booking
Weekly 2 hour classes
Register your interest for new dates
2 hour class
Free choice with some demo's and new techniques thrown in! Small classes so you make what you want to with my guidance when needed. Relaxed, fun and great therapy after a stressful day if that's what you need.
To check availability and book your place please email: art@heathersweetmoon.com
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Or if you'd like to talk to a human feel free to call me: 07754442274
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