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SHINE: Christmas Crafts & Food Fair 8 October 2011
The Cornwall Crafts Association are pleased to announce the prestigious fair at Xmas: "SHINE".
- Private View: 9th December
- Open: 10th-11th December
Following on the success of the 2009 event Shine with feature 40 of top makers. Set in the beautiful grounds of Trelowarren, in a fully heated marquee next to the Gallery, the fair will include demonstrations as well as a unique chance to meet the makers.
Hackwood Art Festival 4 June 2011
Hackwood Art Festival will take place at Huish House this year on 24-26 June and I am very pleased to have been asked to participate.
I will be showing 6 major pieces including one of the extra large rocking jugs and a large globe vase from the Salt Glaze kiln with life drawing.
I will be at the Thursday evening opening on 23 June and I do hope that I'll see you there.
Please look at their website for full details.
Paul
Cornwall Crafts Association 8 May 2011
I am pleased to announce that as of the 7th May, I took over as Chairman of the Cornwall Crafts Association. I have been a member for the last 30 years and enjoyed showing my work at their galleries at Trelowarren and Trelissick.
In 2009 I was invited to stage a one-man show at Trelowarren and where I introduced the new Salt Glaze range. I shall be a ‘Focused Artist’ in 2012 (the date to be confirmed). Meanwhile please look out for new pots at Trelissick.
If any one is interest or has any inquiries about the CCA please give me a call.
Paul
Rick’s Jugs Delivered 8 March 2011
Paul has just delivered his first batch of water jugs to Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant. It was a very successful firing for the jugs, which are made out of porcelain for toughness, reaching a record temperature for the wood kiln of 1,282°C.
The design on the pots is a collaboration between Paul and Rick as Rick wanted the dream faces on the pots to have a connection with the paintings of people which proliferate on the walls of the restaurant.
Rick Stein Commission 19 November 2010
Paul Jackson has been commissioned by Rick Stein to produce a series of water jugs that will be used in the Seafood Restaurant. They will also be on sale at the restaurant and his shops.
Paul says:
“The jugs are made of porcelain, which has been fired to 1,270°C in a wood fueled kiln to which salt has been added. The wood ash and the salt form a vapour glaze that is second to none in strength and durability. Subtle colours are developed as the metals in the decoration are fused and softened.
“The life drawings are from the my private collection, carried out during the winter months and used to create a unique group of designs.
“I am proud to produce this group of jugs for the Seafood Restaurant. They represent a taste of Cornish art to compliment the existing art.
“Most exiting is that the production is as ‘green’ as possible, using Cornish china clay and fired with wood from a local plantation.
“I have been working at Helland Bridge for over 31 years. The coast and moorland of the county have been hugely influential in both design and material choices. This brings together many of my goals in one of the most exciting projects to date.
“I thank Rick and his team for this opportunity.”