Welcome to my studio. On this page I've written a little about the philosophy behind my work. There is also information about my studio, and some of the galleries where my work is often to be found.
When Howard and I bought Bodgers Farm it gave us the opportunity to design my studio from scratch. I wanted to have a spacious, light, and airy space in which to work all year round. In addition I needed to be able to accommodate others who come for tuition or who can hire studio time to do their own making (see Tuition & Studio Hire Page). We certainly achieved those aims but five years in we could do with even more space!
My studio consists of the main building which houses the potters' wheels, pug mill, hand-building tables, drying shelves, clay and glaze ingredient stores, and all the other paraphernalia associated with the potter's art. The second building is the kiln room which houses a gas kiln as well as large and small electric kilns.
Visitors are always welcome at the studio but do please telephone first as I may be in the middle of tuition or making that won't allow me to break off and show you around. One of the facilities I desperately need at the moment is a showroom but don't let that put you off. I have plenty of examples of my work available to view and to purchase.
I offer tuition to beginners and improvers at the studio. There are a series of very popular Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday and Thursday evening class sessions which start in January, April and
September, each lasting for ten weeks. I also offer one to one tuition and many people combine a stay at Bodger's Farm with a two or three day course. We also hold several raku firing days throughout the year which are great fun. To find out more keep an eye on our 'Latest News' web page, call me on 01945 430880, or have a look at the Tuition & Studio Hire Page.
My
Work
My
inspiration is taken from the special kind of beauty of evolved intuitive design
and mastery of material and technique through constant repetition. I love
ancient pots and much of my work is based upon research into the shape, form,
and surface of 10th century Viking pots and the ancient Japanese tea ceremonial
vessels.
Throughout the website you will find examples of my work. Most is either in
stoneware or porcelain however different materials, and indeed glazes, can be
used to client's requirements. I am always happy to discuss and quote for
individual commissions. Commissions taken have varied from sculptural pieces for
interior design through to special gifts such as presentation platters, wedding
accessories, corporate mugs and complete dinner services.
Each piece of work is hand-made and therefore unique. No two items can ever be
exactly the same which gives pottery its unique appeal to collectors and users
alike.
My Mark
Each of my pieces carries my mark - a stylised 'AKP' followed by the mark I
adopt for each year. The bow shape denotes a piece made in 2004, a triangular
mark with a circle inside it a piece made in 2005, the circular motif with a
cross 2006, and the large triangle 2007. Anything I made prior to 2004 shows
only the initials AKP.
Visitors are always welcome at the pottery studio but do please telephone first to make sure I am available.
If you are unable to visit the studio then my work can also be seen in the following galleries around the UK*
Artery
Gallery, Crieff, Perthshire
Big Blue Sky, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
The Cat's Moustache, Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire
Crannach Gallery, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Dandelion Designs, Waternish, Isle of Skye
Fisherton Mill Design & Contemporary Craft, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Frensham Forge, Great Frensham, Norfolk Views of Big Blue Sky Gallery, Wells
next the Sea, Norfolk
The Galley at Horning, Horning, Norfolk
Iona House Gallery, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Le Strange Old Barns Craft Centre, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk
Lund Gallery, Easingwold, North Yorkshire
Made in Norfolk, Sheringham, Norfolk
The Real Glass Company, Norwich, Norfolk
The Temple Gallery. Aberfeldy, Perthshire
Walford Mill Crafts, Wimborne, Dorset
Great Walsingham Gallery, Norfolk
Where I Fell In Love Gallery, Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire
Views of Big Blue Sky Gallery, Wells next the Sea, Norfolk
*always check with the gallery before visiting. Displays and
stock are constantly changing. This listing is constantly evolving and therefore
not definitive but we do our best to keep it up to date.
Bodgers Farm, Black Drove, St John’s Fen End, Norfolk, PE14 8JU
Tel: 01945 430880
International: +44 1945 430 880
email: info@bodgersfarmpottery.co.uk
