As the year draws to an end, I would like to thank everyone who has supported me through the year which has marked a change of direction away from outdoor fairs to larger scale art shows and exhibitions. It was a major decision which, happily, seems to have been a good one, both in terms of my own physical health and the exhibiting and selling of my work. Next year I will be celebrating my 50th year of making pots and I love it just as much now as I did then!. However, without the support of my family, good friends and all of the people who have bought, loved or complimented my work, I would not have been able to continue on my journey in clay so a heartfelt thanks to you all and I wish all of you a happy,safe and healthy Christmas and a great 2025. There are lots of exciting events coming up for me next year and I will put the details up once they have been finalised. Thanks again for all your support and best wishes.
Maria
Forthcoming events
On Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December I will be selling my latest work at the CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKEND in the ORLEANS HOUSE GALLERY, ORLEANS ROAD, TWICKENHAM TW1 3BL. This lovely festive fair is open from 10 am to 5pm and rumour has it that Father Christmas will be there! Just the place for seeking out handmade presents for the special people in your lives.
I also have some new pots in the annual LONDON POTTERS MEMBERS EXHIBITION in the MORLEY GALLERY, 61 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7HT from 27th November to 7th December 2024.
I will be exhibiting in the Richmond Society of Artists in their Autumn Exhibition at the Landmark Centre in Teddington on Thursday 28th November Private View 6pm to 8pm , Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm.
For the first time , I will also be selling my work at the Orleans Gallery Christmas Shopping Weekend Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December from 10am t0 5pm. This beautiful house and gallery is situated in Orleans Rd, Twickenham, TW13BL and will be a delightful place to buy handmade gifts this Christmas.
The excitement continues as I have had work accepted for The London Potters Exhibition from Tuesday 26th November to Saturday 7th December in the MORLEY GALLERY in Waterloo – full details to follow.
BEAT 2024
Both Jim and myself would like to thank all the visitors who came to BEAT 2024 and bought some pieces or just enjoyed the display and chatting about the work. Both weekends were well attended and we were delighted to share our latest work with such a receptive audience. We are already planning and looking forward to BEAT 2025. It will be the 50th anniversary of the beginning of my journey in clay!
Moon Jars
I am hoping to spend this year focusing on refining the Moon Jars as they are a great joy to make and I feel that they are very special pots. I will also be revisiting the large handled platters as they provide good surfaces for me to continue my explorations in glazing. I will continue to make smaller pieces, including a range of mugs, vases, jugs and bowls of different sizes.
Now selling through local galleries
I am now selling my work through two galleries, Galleria on the Green in Chalfont St Giles and Mother Rugger, a beautiful new gallery just off Brentford High street in the new development.
I will be selling my work in Mother Rugger in Brentford as part of their local artists Christmas fairs on Saturday 23rd November and Saturday 14th December which will be my final event of the year. The fairs will be open from 10 to 4pm