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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Corner View : Trios

Sorry for being such a part-time "Corner Viewer"!



A few weeks back we took a trip to Staffordshire and stayed at a friend's cottage. We had a great time and one of the high-lights was going to the "Gladstone Working Pottery Museum" where the children and I had the chance to make a trio of  bone china flowers. The lady that taught us had worked in the factory and used to make hundreds of flowers a day. It really made me sad that this great industry has gone in England and it is now quite difficult to buy china or earthenware that has been made in the UK. Anyway, I am digressing. The kids, were really good at making these flowers. My 11 year old son was extremely adept ...his is the most detailed flower on the right. My daughter's is the rose and mine is the rather plain flower on the left. I struggled a little with mine which surprised me since I have been to art college and made things in clay before. Perhaps I am just a bit old and highly strung these days and I've lost my artistic knack!

A "Bottle Kiln" at Gladstone Pottery
 


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8 comments:

  1. tanïaAugust 3, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    What a lovely trio! I'd love to try this by myself, even if it looks quite difficult! Seems one needs calm hands... ;o))

    @your trip to France in a 2CV: Maybe the car has been too crowded? Normally I love trips in a 2CV, no need to hurry! ;o)

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  2. DorteAugust 3, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    wow ... they look very pretty.

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  3. flowtopsAugust 3, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I think they're all very lovely. And I like the "plain" look!

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  4. HeatherAugust 4, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    I would love to try this myself. Looks like fun!

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  5. FrancescaAugust 4, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    you and your kids made those? wow, they're beautiful!
    You should write an email to megan wilson of ancient industries (http://ancientindustries.blogspot.com/) about gladstone pottery, she's super interested in old traditional industries - living or not.

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  6. RedekerAugust 4, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I love this one and what a great pottery, were is that? looks asome (amezing? great? pfff soemtimes i know a word and don't know how to write it!!)

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  7. nadine paduartAugust 4, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    why thank you for this interesting bit on ceramic history. those flowers do look precious.
    and hello again!
    n♥

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  8. likeschocolateAugust 5, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Very cool! Looks like you had a fantastic time!

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