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Winchcombe Pottery

Posted on 30/07/2017 by Joseph Travis

I have never been to see Winchcombe Pottery, so when I was visiting the Lighthearts earlier in July they suggested we should go on a trip there.  In case you don’t know much about their history click here, needless to … Continue reading →

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What’s in the Saggar?

Posted on 18/06/2017 by Joseph Travis

For the uninitiated, I should explain what a Saggar is, it is a big piece of pottery that smaller pottery is sealed in.  Traditionally this was done in Stoke on Trent to protect the pottery from the coal fire that … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Playing

Posted on 22/06/2015 by Joseph Travis

Last time I wrote about the importance of a narrow focus, I considered writing this one about having a broad focus. I changed my mind when I remembered Michael Kline’s post “play the Pro” which was about how we are … Continue reading →

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The Rhythm of Making

Posted on 08/06/2015 by Joseph Travis

One of the advantages of going back to a form of making I haven’t used much and I am not comfortable with gives me fresh insights into the making process, for me hand building is something I never really pushed … Continue reading →

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Common Themes in my Research

Posted on 25/04/2015 by Joseph Travis

This was originally a talk given at MIRIAD on 28th January 2015, with the Adam Field YouTube video in the background and demonstrating making a pot while talking. THis post was first posted on my research blog. Reviewing all my … Continue reading →

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