If I went to lectures, took courses, watched demonstrations for every art and craft form I wanted to try or learn more about, I doubt I would have time for anything else! To think women complained about living lives of leisure and having to take up hobbies to keep themselves occupied, dare I say I would have quite enjoyed it?
One craft form I am desperate to learn more about but simply don’t know where to start, is ceramics. I know I love to look at them, and my hands are itching to try and mould them but as a journalist there is little opportunity or reason for me to try.
So I am especially excited about Ceramic Art London this year, which is a three-day exhibition of contemporary ceramics held at the Royal College of Art, from the 26th-28th of February.
Above by Jack Doherty
Not only can visitors see and buy work from 76 exhibitors from the UK and further afield including the likes of Matthew Chambers, Elke Sada, Tim Andrews, Jack Doherty, Peter Hayes and Virginia Graham, but a new ‘Discovery’ series of lectures will run alongside Ceramic Art London featuring guest speakers including Natasha Daintry, Robert Cooper, Dave Roberts and Peter Hayes.
Woo- hoo! So for all of you who are as eager to learn as well as buy like me, this is a great opportunity. Plus, I think it gives you a sense of entitlement to go out and buy something you’re more knowledgeable about – well that’s my excuse!
Tickets cost £12 each, which will include an exhibition guide, catalogue and entry to the Discovery lectures. If you order before the 12th February 2010 prices are just £9.
Above by Virginia Graham and below Carina Ciscato
Ceramic Art London 2010
London Haze
Crafts at Cockpit Arts
