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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Autumn News
Harvest Exhibition
at Wightman Gallery
Wood Firing with
Brendan Hayes at Compass CourtyardCeramic 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.comRegister Interest 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
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Birthday couple!
Throwing at the wheel for beginners
Rose making finishing touches to her dog bowl
Master Potter Nick Stenhouse
Production Throwing for Christmas
Christmas Shopping Evenings
Original Artworks and Handmade Gifts
Saturday 23rd November, 2024
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Friday 6th December
6pm - 9pm
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To cry or not to cry?
Meeting Keith Brymer Jones
Meeting Keith Brymer Jones from
Channel 4's Pottery Throw DownWith 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!
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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
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 CanvasNick Edwards
Animator and Wood Carver
Nick Edwards - Animator and Wood carver in Cabbage Wood, East AngliaLucy 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.
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.comWe 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.comBook pottery Artist Update:
Fifth Garden gate made by Andy Harris for
Spains Hall in East Anglia
Andy Harris at his workshopAs 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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Group exhibition, 15 artists from around the UK
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Anne Curry & Endellion Lycett Green
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Wightman Studio
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