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Sample of Alan Gaff's work

Alan Gaff, who can be found in the Argyll Pottery by Oban, pruduces ceramics which are mainly hand thrown on the wheel, including a full range of domestic ware and some more individual pieces. All the pots are made on the premises; most are thrown from stoneware clay, some contemporary pieces are made of porcelain. The pots are fired to a high temperature in the wood burning kiln. The pottery is situated by the southern shore of Loch Creran on the main (A828) Oban to Fort William road. Showroom is open 10am-6pm week days and 2pm-5pm saturdays. All year round. Further examples of Alan's work and price list can be found on www.argyllpottery.co.uk

Sandra Gorrara, who is based in Aberdeenshire pruduces hand-built stoneware which is fired in an electric kiln. Her work is influenced by many things; the textures on the beaches & rocks; the Red Moss area in which she lives; the farmed fields that surround her home. In 1997 Sandra set up her own workshop for making ceramics and kiln-formed glass in a stable block next to her home. She also attended Gray’s Art School in Aberdeen on a part-time basis, but is mostly self-taught. You will find further information and examples of her workon her website www.heart-designs.co.uk

Sample of Ann Lightwood's work

Ann Lightwood, who is based in St Andrews, Fife, uses varied clays, primarily porcelain or paperclay made with porcelain slip which is used for large scale murals and wall panels as well as platters and smaller dishes. Her work makes use of strong colour and pattern. Decorating methods include spraying, stencils, screen printing & brushwork. Some murals also include areas of textured relief which can be felt by the visually impaired. The work is high fired and usually waxed and burnished with little use of glaze. Tile designs are hand painted with themes to suit clients’ specifications. These are in earthenware, with coloured glazes using manufactured bisque tiles which can be incorporated easily into standard ranges in areas ranging from small panels of a few tiles to entire walls. For details of her full range of items and price list please e-mail her at anne@lightwood368.freeserve.co.uk

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		Alan Gaff, who can be found in the Argyll Pottery by Oban, pruduces ceramics which are mainly hand thrown on the wheel, including a full range of domestic ware and some more individual pieces. All the pots are made on the premises; most are thrown from stoneware clay, some contemporary pieces are made of porcelain. The pots are fired to a high temperature in the wood burning kiln. The pottery is situated by the southern shore of Loch Creran on the main (A828) Oban to Fort William road. Showroom is open 10am-6pm week days and 2pm-5pm saturdays. All year round. Further examples of Alan's work and price list can be found on www.argyllpottery.co.uk
		Sandra Gorrara, who is based in Aberdeenshire pruduces hand-built stoneware which is fired in an electric kiln. Her work is influenced by many things; the textures on the beaches & rocks; the Red Moss area in which she lives; the farmed fields that surround her home. In 1997 Sandra set up her own workshop for making ceramics and kiln-formed glass in a stable block next to her home. She also attended Gray’s Art School in Aberdeen on a part-time basis, but is mostly self-taught. You will find further information and examples of her workon her website www.heart-designs.co.uk
		Ann Lightwood, who is based in St Andrews, Fife, uses varied clays, primarily porcelain or paperclay made with porcelain slip which is used for large scale murals and wall panels as well as platters and smaller dishes. Her work makes use of strong colour and pattern. Decorating methods include spraying, stencils, screen printing & brushwork. Some murals also include areas of textured relief which can be felt by the visually impaired. The work is high fired and usually waxed and burnished with little use of glaze. Tile designs are hand painted with themes to suit clients’ specifications. These are in earthenware, with coloured glazes using manufactured bisque tiles which can be incorporated easily into standard ranges in areas ranging from small panels of a few tiles to entire walls. For details of her full range of items and price list please e-mail her at anne@lightwood368.freeserve.co.uk