Bisque Firing of my “Homage” to Shozo….

I have been trying to make some pots using the same techniques as Shozo Michikawa, following a wonderful demonstration of his techniques to PACS Potters in Petersfield.  However, his techniques leave the pots with substantial thicknesses of clay in some areas, which...
New Wheel!

New Wheel!

We have just acquired a new, high performance wheel.  It is a Shimpo Whisper wheel, generally regarded by many potters as the “de facto” professional studio potters wheel.  Of particular note is the fact that the wheel is almost entirely quiet- it is very...

Excellent Demonstration by Shozo Michikawa!

We both attended a demonstration day by Shozo Michikawa on Saturday 7th October.  This was run by PACS potters, a group within the Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society (PACS), of which we are part!  It was excellent and highly inspirational… Shozo is able to take...