About Me

Exton, Rutland, United Kingdom
I am a designer-maker who produces porcelain jugs, cups and cake stands, inspired by vintage textiles and ephemera. Follow me here to keep updated with my news and latest exhbitions!

Friday 15 July 2011

Workshop Weekend July 9th and 10th

I had a fantasic workshop weekend at Debbie Bryan's studio and shop demonstrating brooch, tile and bead making. I wanted to share some of the lovely results with you.....

Tile, brooch and bead examples; porcelain under-glaze painted

These are examples of porcelain tiles that have texture pressed into the clay and under-glaze painted. 3D elements have also been added to give a sense of depth. Layers of colours have been added to highlight the textured ares.....



brooch making; added texture and 3D elements


And last but not least bead examples painted and decorated with underglazes and a vareity of surface techniques used....I love them and they would look great strung on a necklace....



Watch this space for announcements about my next workshop weekend in October

Tuesday 5 July 2011

News!

 I have been busy making stock since my shows and making bead examples for my workshop this weekend...

I have also made a lovely diamond wedding commission jug



I Just want to up-date you what I am doing over the next few months.....here it goes...

Firstly there are still places left THIS weekend for my workshops at Debbie Bryan’s studio and shop, NOTTINGHAM in the lace market…

'Katie Almond Workshop Weekend 9th and 10th July'

9th July, Saturday 11-1pm

Brooch Making Workshop £20, includes all materials, tea & homemade cake

“Be inspired by talented ceramist Katie Almond’s design secrets & create your own stunning trio of hand painted brooches.”

9th July, Saturday 2-5pm

Tile Making Workshop £25 includes all materials, tea & homemade cake

“Treat yourself to a creative afternoon with Katie & create your own stunning trio of hand painted tiles. “

10th July Sunday, 11am -1pm

Card Making Workshop £20, includes all materials, tea & homemade cake

“Be inspired by talented ceramist Katie Almond’s design secrets & create your own lovely trio of illustrated and porcelain gift cards. “

10th July Sunday, 2-5pm

Bead Making Workshop £25, includes all materials, tea & homemade cake

“Be inspired by talented ceramist Katie Almond’s design secrets & create your own mini-collection of ceramic glazed beads.”

TO BOOK your workshop place CALL 0115 9507776 or call in person to Debbie Bryan Studio & Shop.

I have been invited for a summer showcase at Cambridge Contemporary Art where you can see a lovely selection of my work; cake stands, cups and jugs on display from the 1st August-28th August. My work is also in the Harley gallery, Welbeck, Nott’s over the summer months where you can also find my earrings and brooches.

I know it’s a bit early for thinking about Christmas yet but this is where I will be later on in the year;

*A winter showcase at the Ferrer’s gallery, Leicestershire from the 30th September to the 24th December 2011.

*The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, Manchester, 20th-23rd October 2011

*’Made’ Craft fair, Brighton, 17th-20th November, 2011

Also watch this space for announcements for my Christmas workshops at Debbie Bryan’s studio and shop!

That’s all for now,
katie :)

www.katiealmond.co.uk Follow my blog at http://katiealmondceramics.blogspot.com/ and Twitter @kalmondceramics.