SPA EXHIBITION, JUST ART
GALLERY, FOCHABERS
EVERYWARE
SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER –
EVERYWARE
exhibition at Just Art, Fochabers
The
double windows of this village shop gallery look striking in the autumn
sunshine with the displays of our work including Brian Cook Shand’s
enormous bold jars, Maria Nordgren’s porcelain vases,
Hannah McAndrew’s familiar slipware and Veronica
Newman’s delicate bowls alongside Kerstin Gren’s
simple forms. The overall effect was one of dark and light contrast.
Inside
there’s a depth and range of ceramic work which is varied and pleasing, some
functional, some quirky and amusing or with exquisite texture and subtle
colour. All our work is displayed in a natural way as though you could be in
someone’s home rather than in an exhibition and alongside a fine display of
paintings by Francis Boag.
It’s
great to see that 25 potters and potteries from all corners of Scotland are
represented including Alan Aitchison, Alice Buttress,
Anne Murray, Avesha de Wolfe, Christine Flynn, Claire
Smith, Donald McIntyre, Findhorn Pottery, Fiona Duckett, Fran Marquis, Hilary Duncan, Jane Barker, Jane
Kelly, Janet Adam, Jeff Buttress, Jenny Beaumont, Karen Ross, Patricia Shone,
Miriam Reid and Vera Bohlen.
Of course
it is best to see the show in person, and so far all the sales have been
direct. But if you really can’t get
there before the end, 6th November, every item has been individually
photographed and is available to view and to purchase online at www.justart.co.uk thanks to Stewart Harris the Gallery owner.
THE
ALAN GAFF AWARD
To pay
tribute to the life and work of Alan Gaff , The Scottish Potters Association is
awarding a prize for the favourite piece of pottery chosen by the public during
the EVERYWARE exhibition at Just Art October 3rd until November 6th 2010.
Alan Gaff
began the Argyll Pottery near Oban, and was killed in
a motorcycle accident in September 2008. He had been a popular and loyal
supporter of the SPA for many years.
The £50
prize will go to the maker of the piece with the most votes
You are
allowed one vote only and can select your choice from the images online
Send your
choice to mail@justart.co.uk or phone Stewart 01343 820500
Images of
all the pieces are photographed and available to buy from the website: www.justart.co.uk
ABOUT
JUST ART AND HOW TO GET THERE:
Well placed
for northern
As you enter
Fochabers from the Keith side take the first exit at Christie's roundabout. Go
past the first pedestrian crossing. Just Art is on your right just past the
square and opposite Morning, Noon & Night. From the
Fochabers is
48 miles from
Just
Dates are
Saturday 2nd Oct –
The SPA promoted this through its volunteer exhibitions
organiser Jane Kelly 01968 677854 . Her email address
is exhibitions@scottishpotters.org
and her exhibition website is here at www.makers.org.uk/pottery/fochabers
.
The work is being selected by Stewart Harris at the gallery 01343 820500 , mail@justart.co.uk and gallery website www.justart.co.uk
The first Alan Gaff prize for the best
piece of work will be awarded at the end of the exhibition -as judged by
visitors to the gallery
Previous Scottish Potters
Exhibitions
Alloa Summer 2010 preparation pictures catalogue
Bield, Perth 2009 Pots
& Baskets overview first pictures second pictures catalogue
Milton of Crathes Spring
2009 pictures&catalogue
Stirling 2008 pictures catalogue
Cromarty Pots & Baskets
workshop pictures
More at www.makers.org.uk/pottery
The Scottish Potters
Association website
Campaign
to revive the SCOTTISH CRAFT CENTRE