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First day of @oxfordshireartweeks for us. Lovely t

First day of @oxfordshireartweeks for us. Lovely to have so many people interested in the process and the pots. Loads of demos and folk having a go too, bring old clothes if you fancy throwing a pot

Getting ready for @oxfordshireartweeks next weeken

Getting ready for @oxfordshireartweeks next weekend. The kiln is cooling so another big piece will be ready for the show. All reduction fired stoneware from gas wood and salt firings. Also at the same location @printslikethese will be exhibiting painted canvasses and letterpress so there’s something for everyone. We are 186 and 187 in the book, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. pm me if you need directions

Some kiln magic for you! This year we are opening

Some kiln magic for you! This year we are opening up for Artweeks, it’s open studios in Oxfordshire in May my weekends are 14/15 and 21/22, find out more at artweeks.org I am venue 186 #oxfordshireartweeks

Ancient ceramics at the @ashmoleanmuseum today I h

Ancient ceramics at the @ashmoleanmuseum today I have enormous respect for those potters 2-3,000 years ago passing knowledge down the generations and winning raw materials locally. Their skill in making, decoration and resourcefulness is inspiring

Fantastic exhibition at the Japanese embassy in Lo

Fantastic exhibition at the Japanese embassy in London of the 24th and 25th firings from @oxforduniversitykilns Pots are organised according to effects they display which have their own named descriptions in Japanese, an education all in its own right. Very pleased with my pieces on display, it’s a privilege to be part of it. With thanks to @robin.a.wilson and all who made this happen

In my last post I was asked about the faceted pots

In my last post I was asked about the faceted pots I make, this result is why. The angled slices into the facets catch the light and alter the glaze path, I always love the results 🤩

New body of work emerging. Enjoying the shadows ca

New body of work emerging. Enjoying the shadows cast

HNY all! Here’s to a fantastic clay year ahead.

HNY all! Here’s to a fantastic clay year ahead. Looking forward to slowly preparing for some firings to come and building up for wood firing in May with @robinwaldenceramics who is on the left with a #tsubo I have the cap with one of my slip textured vases. Through our figurine eyes we can see what’s going on inside the kiln and check how it’s all going 😂

Thank you #shimpo what an awesome machine. Having

Thank you #shimpo what an awesome machine. Having thrown on a kick wheel for a decade I have to admit it’s easier for larger pieces on something with a bit of grunt behind it. Thanks to the person who long loaned it to me, you know who you are, much appreciated 🤛

Lovely day meeting you all today, I’ll be in Oxf

Lovely day meeting you all today, I’ll be in Oxford all day tomorrow again, Broad St, right in the centre. I have packed up some new pieces so there’s something different 👍🏺

This Sat and Sun I’ll be part of the Oxford Arts

This Sat and Sun I’ll be part of the Oxford Arts Market in Broad St, right in Oxford city centre it’s all day both days and I am looking forward to catching up with you all. Please do drop by if you are about x

New #shino jar, lovely and toasty next to the fire

New #shino jar, lovely and toasty next to the fire 🔥

Glazing work out 💪

Glazing work out 💪

Thrown in two it’s just 44cm high, below a limit

Thrown in two it’s just 44cm high, below a limit of 47cm (kiln tunnel ceiling height!). Process is: Throw, leave, wire, trim, slip, wire, breathe 😅

Sensory overload at Oxford Ceramics Fair from @cra

Sensory overload at Oxford Ceramics Fair from @craftpotters today, a huge selection from the best of the best. Thanks to @tkjpots for encouragement and something to briefly keep the whiskey in! Good times throwing with @neilhotchin after the fair 🤛🏺

Wood fired surface with #shino glaze. Love making

Wood fired surface with #shino glaze. Love making these faceted bottles 🔥

There’s an elegant simplicity about an axe (esse

There’s an elegant simplicity about an axe (essential tool for wood firing), second time I’ve put a handle on this one. Now razor sharp and cared for. It’s a cheap head but with an elegant handle (now), 2 1/2 pounds weight is perfect and the handle length can be 1 or two hands. @hultafors is where to go if you are in the market for a decent axe 👍

With thanks to @oxforduniversitykilns for an invit

With thanks to @oxforduniversitykilns for an invitation to meet at the kilns tonight during a firing and meet familiar faces, folk from the Japanese embassy, and new people I’ve not met before. It’s a melting pot of creativity and conversation, I love it. Thank you 🙏

#tokkuri and #ochoko for a special firing with @ox

#tokkuri and #ochoko for a special firing with @oxforduniversitykilns These have slip from the Hampshire coast, it’s a dark grey clay, Eocene in age (known from fossils found within it). The slip is simply sieved #80 mesh, left to settle, the top light slip poured off to use and sprayed on very thin. The bisque reveals the beautiful orange ready for the ordeal to come 👍🙏

Lugubrious piece that has been an incredible growe

Lugubrious piece that has been an incredible grower on me, to the point where I couldn’t part with it. Anagama fired with @oxforduniversitykilns

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Iain Shield

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

07818 430173

Iain@ShieldStudioPottery.com

Shield Studio Pottery would love to hear from you! We often attend local art events and Art Weeks when it’s on. You might find us firing local anagama kilns, or sourcing local clay. If you cant find us out and about we are probably on the wheel!

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