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Paul Westley
Potter
Norwich, Norfolk. UK

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Paul Westley, Potter

Final preparations underway for tomorrow's show at : Creake Abbey Summer Gift Fair. Saturday 29th August, 10am to 4pm. Free entry. NR21 9LF (Covid 19 safety measures in place). Hard to believe that it is my first show of the year and we are late into August..! . Another glaze combination I've been working on. Amazing blues, purples and tiny gold crystals. This is a definite for a trial on a much larger piece. . . #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt#wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic#studiopottery #studioceramics #creakeabbeygiftfair

This glaze combination I have been working with, has progressed from test tiles to this little bud vase from my recent firing. I’m pleased with the result so will now trial some larger pieces. . I’m also sorting stock for a show next weekend..! - it’s been a fair while since I was last at a show : Creake Abbey Summer Gift Fair (Covid 19 safety measures in place). Saturday 29th August, 10am to 4pm. Free entry. NR21 9LF . . . #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt#wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic#studiopottery #studioceramics #creakeabbeygiftfair

Fingers crossed for the first (bisque) firing for this 6kg vase. A high percentage of reclaim clay used to throw the base with the top being coiled and thrown. This piece has a wide flat top to it, so is an experiment really to see if the making process is sound and the shape of the form will behave (survive two firings!). Here goes... . . . #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics

A larger piece with reacting glazes thrown using a white / grogged crank clay mixture. The grog in the clay is also reacting with the glazes and causing the dark spotted areas. This Sunday (1st Dec) I will be selling at the Bungay Christmas Street Market. I’ll be set up in St Mary’s Church between 10 and 4. The entire event is free admission. .. .. #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt#wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic#studiopottery #studioceramics #bungay #christmasmarket

‘Contrapuntal’ (featuring some of my work) by @anglianpotters at the Ferini Art Gallery, Pakefield, Suffolk is almost upon us. Show runs 4-27 October. Gallery open every Fri/Sat/Sun 11-4. There is a private view this Thursday 3rd 6.30-8.30pm all welcome. www.feriniartgallery.co.uk :: :: #lowestoft #easterly #easterlyartists #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics

Making my final selections for the upcoming exhibition in October - 'Contrapuntal' at the Ferini Gallery, Pakefield, Suffolk. : : : #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics #crawlglaze #glazecrawling

Small wood fired bud vase. Reacting dolomite and tesha glazes. #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics #woodfiring #woodfired #woodfiredceramics #woodfiredpottery

I'm working on some pieces for an upcoming exhibition in October - 'Contrapuntal' at the Ferini Gallery, Pakefield, Suffolk. Shallow bowl with a crawling glaze pictured. : : : #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics #crawlglaze #glazecrawling

These larger pieces were fired in the @anglianpotters wood kiln on a recent weekend firing. I have used a combination of orange and white shinos and a titanium slip for the random decoration. You will find these two vases and a selection of smaller pieces from the same firing at @fireandfluxceramics gallery in the @norwichlanes area of Norwich. :: :: #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics #woodfired #woodfiredceramics #woodfiredpottery #shino

#Walberswick is the destination for this weekend's pottery show. Along with fellow @anglianpotters members we will be selling at the village hall this coming Saturday to Monday (27-29 July, 10-4pm, free entry). This annual event is always popular with visitors and locals alike. Walberswick is situated on the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast. :: :: #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #glaze #suffolk #heritagecoast #walberswick #norfolk #handbuilt #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics

I am once again at the Art & Craft Fair in St. Mary's Church, Bungay to run alongside the Antiques Street Fair on Sunday July 21st. 10-4 free entry. #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics #bungay

Off to Wymondham Abbey this coming Bank Holiday Monday for their Spring Fair (I’ll be taking my pottery with me!) : Monday 6 May 2019 (11am - 3pm). . . . #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics #wymondham #wymondhamabbey #bluebell #bluebells #spanishbluebells #hybridbluebells #bankholiday #norfolk

A selection of my pottery will be included in the upcoming @anglianpotters Norwich Exhibition at the Undercroft Gallery (Market Place). The work of over 75 members will be on display in this selling exhibition. Free entry and open daily (10-4.30) between April 6th and 21st. Pictured here a larger belly type vase with overlapped reacting glazes. : : : #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics #norwich #undercroft #norwichundercroft #rosemary

I've long wanted to combine my pottery with some wood turned additions. These storage jars have individually turned and polished lids – the lids were turned to fit each jar. The turning and polishing really brings out the grain in these oak lids. And no, I didn’t do the turning - Eddie Perkins did a fabulous job for me. :: :: :: #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics #woodturning #woodturned #oak #glaze #storagejars

I have been developing some small platters — both plain and textured. The next stage will see how they handle being glazed and then the final firing. Some low March sun picks out the subtle textures. . . . #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics #sushi

Enjoying working with a textured red stoneware. It is going to be interesting to see the reaction this clay body will have on my subtle glazes. :: :: #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping #redstoneware #texturedstoneware #tribenorfolk #pottersofinstagram #keramic #ceramic #studiopottery #studioceramics

I’ll be in Bungay tomorrow for their Christmas Street Market - I’ll be set up inside St Mary’s Church along with 30 other craft offerings. Sunday 2nd December 10-4, the whole event is free entry. :: :: #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #raku #handmade #wheelthrown #glaze #glazedeveloping #glazetest #suffolk #handbuilt #bungay #christmasmarket #anglianpotters #wheretoseebuyceramics #christmas

Back at Hingham Christmas Craft Fair this Sunday. Always a very popular, busy event. Sunday 25th November. Lincoln Hall, Hingham, Norfolk, NR9 4HN. 10am - 3pm. Pictured : carefully crafted pouring lip of a small pourer showing glaze variation and specking from the iron rich clay body beneath. :: :: #hinghamchristmascraftfair #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #norfolk #handbuilt #christmas #craftfair #hingham #silverband #choir #wheretoseebuyceramicsuk #anglianpotters #glazedeveloping

Selecting work for my next exhibition 'Fired Up!' at Wymondham Arts Centre, Norfolk. I will be one of twelve Norfolk potters displaying their diverse work. Wed 8 - Sun 19 August 2018 (Wed - Sat 10-5 and Sun 12-5). Do come along to the private view if you are in the area on Tuesday 7th August 6-30 - 8.00pm. :: :: #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #glaze #glazedeveloping #glazetest #norfolk #handbuilt #wymondham #wymondhamartscentre

#Walberswick is the destination for this weekend's pottery show. Along with fellow @anglianpotters members we will be selling at the village hall this coming Saturday to Monday (21-23 July, 10-5pm, free entry). This annual event is always popular with visitors and locals alike. Walberswick is situated on the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast. :: :: #clay #pottery #potter #ceramics #stoneware #handmade #wheelthrown #glaze #suffolk #heritagecoast #walberswick

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