Claire Ireland makes hand-built sculptural ceramics on different scales, many of which are inspired by her studio’s location in the grounds of a historical steam museum. She teaches contemporary ways of making and experimental decorative techniques, as well as specialist courses on smoke firing and paperclay. Claire is a professional member of the Craft Potters Association and the Society of Designer Craftsmen.
This is a rich source of inspiration and guidance and will become a
well thumbed reference for many potters. Each chapter is a rich
source of ideas, illustrations, suggestions and offerings, with
something new for everyone to consider, experiment or to try anew.
There is also a helpful list of suppliers in the US and UK .
*Dacorum & Chiltern Potters Guild Newsletter*
Developing a decorative surface can take as much time and effort as
it does to make the ceramic piece, and is crucial to the individual
style of the maker. This book is an easy reference point for any
maker to consider the options which are open to them. Over 30
ceramic makers share their individual way of working in this
extensive book.
*Emerging Potters magazine*
Surface Decoration for the contemporary maker is a book of
beautiful images and solid content like a good lush cookery book
which provides you with successful recipes and a happy feeling.
Content needs to support images and this book is a successful
marriage of the two, it just happens to be in
the pottery world.
*Northern Potters Association Newsletter.*
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