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  • by Annabel Wightman
    Autumn News

    Autumn News

     

    Harvest Exhibition 
    at Wightman Gallery

    Local journalist Fiona Phillips recently wrote an article in the Gazette Magazine about our ongoing exhibition; Harvest. To learn more about our artists and collaborations be sure to pick up your copy when it is released any time now. The Mixing Shed Cafe always stocks a few so keep an eye. 

    Harvest exhibition runs until the 15th October, pop along to the gallery and see it in its final weeks and be certain to read Fiona's article in the next edition of the Elmdon, Duddenhoe End and Wenden Lofts Gazette.  
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    Wood Firing with 
    Brendan Hayes at Compass Courtyard

     

    Ceramic Artist Brendan Hayes will be leading a wood firing at Compass Courtyard during October.

    Brendan has been working and teaching with clay since the '60s. His journey with wood firing began when seeing a coastal beach kiln firing in St Ives, Cornwall. He then adopted the technique, which actually originates from the Navajo Indians in the southern states of America and has now traveled all the way to East Anglia, England.  

    Brendan exhibited one of these unique pots at the recent Royal Academy Summer Show in London. And yes, the pot sold on the opening night!

    To express an interest in learning more about wood firing and taking part in our very own with Brendan, please get in touch via wightmanstudio@gmail.com
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    Develop your pottery practice as
    Wightman Studio launches Open Access 

    From 2nd October on
    Wednesdays and Fridays
    6-9pm, there will be
    Self directed sessions 

    To View Studio Space click icon

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    Students at Work

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    Birthday couple!

     

     
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    Throwing at the wheel for beginners

     
     
    Rose making finishing touches to her dog bowl

    Rose making finishing touches to her dog bowl

     
     
    Master Potter Nick Stenhouse

    Master Potter Nick Stenhouse

    Production Throwing for Christmas 

     
     

    Christmas Shopping Evenings
    Original Artworks and Handmade Gifts

    Saturday 23rd November, 2024

    Friday 6th December
    6pm - 9pm 
    at 
    Wightman Gallery

  • To cry or not to cry?

    Meeting Keith Brymer Jones
    by Annabel Wightman
    To cry or not to cry?

    Meeting Keith Brymer Jones from 
    Channel 4's Pottery Throw Down

    With zero expectations and a mind as open as a kiln door, Annabel found herself at a Keith Brymer Jones' talk in North Berwick, part of Fringe by the Sea. Keith, a celebrity potter who's more famous than a teapot in a tea lover's house signed her a copy of 'Boy in a China Shop' (a tale of life, clay, and everything in between), a book about his life. What a legend. 

    Keith got real about clay's role in his life – it's not just mud, it's his muse! Fans of 'The Pottery Throw Down' know he's got a tear duct as soft as his clay; turns out, crying is to emotions what pottery is to the soul – a release! And hey who would know, squishing clay is like a stress ball on steroids, it's a mental clarity booster. So, why not give clay a whirl and shape your own piece of peace?
    Simply take a look at our classes by clicking the button below

    Or email wightmanstudio@gmail.com to find out more!

    Book Pottery

    Our 6 week pottery course and Potter of the Week

    Gabby Smith has been on our 6 week course, she has focused on throwing and refining her forms with trimming. Just look at her perfect bowl!

    Doing a longer course with us allows you to develop your skills. From throwing more precisely to be able to learn how to trim and turn. 

    Pop us an email - wightmanstudio@gmail.com if you're interested in one of our 6 week courses, or maybe two times a week over 3 weeks would work better for you!
    Take a look at our 6 week Pottery course

    Master Potter Nick Stenhouse's Advanced Throwing?

    We are so excited to hold some advanced throwing lessons with Nick in September. An excellent way to improve your skills. 

    Thursday 19th September - email us wightmanstudio@gmail.com

    Only 3 more spaces available! 

    Nick Stenhouse
  • by Annabel Wightman
    August at Wightman Gallery
    Dear Readers,

    Thank you for your continued support of our journey at Compass Courtyard's Gallery and Studio space. As we approach our one-year mark, we reflect on a remarkable beginning, yet recognize the road ahead to become a fully established art gallery and pottery studio. 

    Artists Exhibiting for the Harvest Season

    Louisa Marcq
    August 1st, 2024 
    Oil on Canvas

    Louisa Marcq

    Illustrator and Painter

    Louisa Marcq is known for her light hearted illustrations of country side life.
    A lifelong artist of the Suffolk landscape, she calls rural Suffolk her home and studio. Her latest painting emerged from the vibrant aftermath of Suffolk's Latitude festival, where the pulsing rhythms of the party scene gracefully surrendered to the earthy symphony of combine harvesters. Louisa will be included in our Folklore Exhibition in August 2025, alongside our other favourite illustrator Sara Rhys, Nick Edwards and ceramicist Sophie Wiltshire.

     

    Mary Romer Greenfield

    Mary, a graduate of Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, frequently features her work in the Eastern Open Artworks and has exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Her pieces are part of collections worldwide. Recently, Mary has delved into the emotional responses evoked by memories. The forms of clouds have allowed her to capture the essence of gazing into the skies or remembering the radiance of cornfields at twilight. Her art, created with the transformative power of paint, encapsulates the energy, charm, and grandeur that envelop us when immersed in the natural world.
    Mary Romer Greenfield
    The Light Always Returns, 2024
    Oil on Canvas
    Mary Romer Greenfield
    Oil on Canvas
     

    Nick Edwards
    Animator and Wood Carver

    Nick Edwards - Animator and Wood carver in Cabbage Wood, East Anglia
    Lucy and I were captivated by our visit to Nick Edwards's woodland realm. Tucked among the trees, his workshop is a cozy sanctuary, and a delightful cabin along a restored wooden path provides refuge for joyful young birds. Ladders rest against the trees in an artful disarray, reflecting his whimsical ideas and vibrant artworks.
    Nick's inaugural wooden bowl received acclaim at the gallery, resulting in a commission for two additional pieces. Watch for his latest works at the gallery, and don't miss his handcrafted French rolling pins featured in our Harvest programme. Nick aims to create four films over the coming decade, delving into themes from the terrestrial to the celestial for our anticipated Folklore Exhibition in August 2025, following his second art residency in Norway. We'll be keeping a close eye on Nick and regularly sharing updates on his journey.
     
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    Potter of the Month

    Trisha Whitehead

    We were delighted to welcome Trisha to our 6 week course, where she has truly flourished. Throughout the course, she crafted and glazed many a plate, and even experimented with wheel throwing. However, her pièce de résistance was a stunning hand-coiled terracotta vase, intricately decorated with coloured slip.

    If you are interested in our 6 week course or a taster session in pottery, you can click the link below to book. Or pop us an email, wightmanstudio@gmail.com
    We take pride in engaging with you during your visits, valuing your insights on the artworks and your experiences with clay, particularly its impact on your wellbeing. In light of  World Mental Health Day this October, we invite you to share how clay has contributed to your wellbeing. Please send your stories to wightmanstudio@gmail.com
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    Artist Update:
    Fifth Garden gate made by Andy Harris for 
    Spains Hall in East Anglia

    Andy Harris at his workshop 
    As dawn breaks, Andy sets out on a picturesque walk through Avon Valley, accompanied by his four dogs, a routine that has become a local sensation in South Hams. Simultaneously, he's creating a steel menagerie for gardening enthusiasts, meticulously shaping everything from metal creatures to robust vegetables with the skill of an exceptional garden sculptor.

    Despite the scorching heat, Andy remains undeterred in his blacksmithing pursuits. His latest feat? Crafting a series of iron apples for an expansive three-meter garden gate. The image below shows his fifth masterpiece which now adorns Jamie Oliver's Spains Hall, and it's quite the sight! Curious about Andy's metal magic? Drop us a line at wightmangallery@gmail.com.
     

     



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    Summer at Wightman Gallery
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    Private View - Ebb + Flow
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    Ebb + Flow Artists
  • Ebb + Flow

    13th June - 15th August
    by Annabel Wightman
    Ebb + Flow
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    What's on in May at Wightman Studio
  • Art in Situ

    Site specific Art
    by Annabel Wightman
    Art in Situ
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    Duncan and Candice
    Duncan and Candice
  • Jamie Oliver and his Garden Gates

    Easter Weekend Highlights
    by Annabel Wightman
    Jamie Oliver at Spains Hall with Andy Harris's Iron Gate
    Jamie Oliver at Spains Hall with Andy Harris's Iron Gate
  • Easter Weekend at Wightman Gallery

    Group exhibition, 15 artists from around the UK
    by Annabel Wightman
    Andy Harris - Metal Worker
    Andy Harris - Metal Worker
  • Anne Curry & Endellion Lycett Green

    Two of the fifteen artists showing in Lines Exhibition
    by Annabel Wightman
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    Pottery Classes
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    Introduction
    by Annabel Wightman