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    Rowena Williams the Potter

    I studied ceramics for three years at Eastbourne College of Art. Since then I have run a Studio for seven years and worked as a potter and tutor for twenty six years. I am currently dividing my time between producing my own handmade ceramics and running pottery classes for people of all ages and abilities at my studio in Lewes UK.

    I produce a range of white or turquoise domestic stoneware e.g. mugs, bowls and jugs. This pottery is hardwaring and is suitable for use in the oven, microwave and dishwasher.

    I also make pottery in porcelain producing one-off pieces and jewellery boxes. My principle interest is in Raku Firing using a Raku kiln. I produce one off pieces using this ancient technique. The results are unpredictable and use of copper and silver enchance my work with Raku glazes.

    My pottery is regularly at the Hop Craft show held at the Hop Gallery in Lewes (December). Open houses during the Brighton Festival in May and Artwave August-September in Lewes and surrounding area.

    		  
           

    Raku

    The History of RAKU

    Today raku has become known as a ceramic firing technique which also became the family name of a ceramic dynasty established 15 generations ago. All starting when "Chojiro" made a tea bowl in the style of "Wabicha" as championed by “Sen Rikyu” a leading tea master of the time. The kiln is fired to 800°c to 900°c until the glazes are matured. The work is then submerged in sawdust, which produce interesting effects, whereby the copper oxide in the glaze reverts to copper. Some of the pottery has copper and aluminium leaf added to enhance the design.
    Note: the pottery is porous and unsuitable for food.

    Stoneware

    Pottery Commissions

    Looking for a unique piece or set of pottery.

    Handmade pottery has a far more lasting appeal than mass produced items plus it hold it value far better!

    So if you want a truely unique dinner service ,say, then it can be made for you.

    Pottery Gallery

    Pottery Day Courses

    One to One Pottery lessons with Rowena Williams

    Two hour session on the Potter's Wheel. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced throwers.
    £40 inc. all materials

    Raku Firing Days


    Glazes and pots provided.
    Cost £50 per day

    Summer/Autumn 2011
    • Saturday 16th April (sold out)
    • Saturday 21st May.
    • Saturday 18th June.
    • Saturday 30th July.
    • Saturday 24th Sept.
    • Saturday 22rd Oct.
    • Saturday 19th Nov.

    Wheel throwing and hand building workshops (all year)

    I can provide flexible courses to suit your timetable. Working on the following payment scale

    Individual Pottery Classes


    • 1 day £ 100
    • 2 days £ 180
    • 3 days £ 260
    • 4 days £ 330
    • 5 days £ 375

    2 people sharing Pottery Classes


    • 1 day £ 150
    • 2 days £ 270
    • 3 days £ 390
    • 4 days £ 495
    • 5 days £ 560
    01273 476527
    07944 336335

    All pottery courses run from 10am - 4pm daily

    2 day Pottery Courses

    One to One with Rowena Williams

    One hour sessions on the Potter's Wheel. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced thowers. £20

    Raku Firing Days


    Glazes and pots provided.

    10am-4pm
    Cost £50 per day
    01273 476527
    07944 336335

    Paddock Studio

    Paddock Art Studio is a lovely old building close to the historic centre of Lewes, hidden in a back lane below Lewes Castle. It is a pleasure to make pottery here with a delightful aspect overlooking the Paddocks and its charming garden to the rear.

    The Paddock is now run by Lewes & District Visual Arts Association (a registered charity). Its remit is to provide affordable art classes for adults. These range from drawing, painting, clay modeling, printing, mosiacs and pottery.

    How to find the studios

    Paddock Art Studio is very close to the town centre (see map)

    On Foot- From the High Street walk down Westgate and take the footpath on the left to Paddock Lane. Access on foot from other directions too.

    By Car - Paddock Lane is accessed from Offham Road. It is very narrow but there are a few parking spaces outside the studio. There is also reasonably priced street parking within the area, for example in Bradford Road. Some car parks are marked on the map.

    Public Transport- There are regular trains from London, Brighton and Eastbourne. Lewes is also on the Tunbridge Wells to Brighton Bus Route


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    Ceramics

    Raku Firing on You Tube with Rowena Williams

    (The background noise is the Kiln)