I really cannot believe that it is so long since I wrote a blog. If there is anyone out there reading it they must have thought I had given up and gone away. The news is I havn't done either. The website has been morbid for ages because I can't add new pictures and change it. My son is working on another site which will be up and running for the spring when people will be thinking of gardens again and I hope spending some money on special things.
I am now semi retired from the day job ( literally as I am working half the week and job sharing.) This gives me more time at the clay and I am trying out some new ideas. The stacked water features did not please me in the end so they will receive a burial at sea. Only the ceramic bits, no pollution problem. In time they will turn into pebbles and maybe someone will find them and wonder what they are.
The weather is still mild, with luck we will miss the savage frosts that did so much damage in the last 2 winters.
I will try to add another blog sooner than 8 months! Happy Christmas and New Year in the meantime.

Saturday evening and the first day of the Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show is over. I am always mystified that I am so tired after a day of just talking to people! The weather was lovely and I won a bronze award for my exhibits. Another day tomorrow.

Nearly the beginning of April. I will be at the Spring Flower Show at Boconnoc near Lostwithiel this year. Saturday 2nd 10.00 am - 5.00pm and Sunday 3rd April, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. It is a wonderful occasion in a beautiful setting, it marks the start of spring for me. I really look forward to talking to people about my work and meeting previous customers and regular show visitors. Further information from www.cornwallflowershow.co.uk
I will also be at a new event at Coombe Trenchard 'Arts and Crafts' garden near Okehampton, Devon. This is in June on the 17th and 18th. Further information from www.coombetrenchard.co.uk

Spring is nearly here

I really am rubbish at this blogging business! It's now March, I must write more regularly. I went to Charlestown this morning, a beautiful small harbour about 10 mins drive away which is home to two beautiful Square Rigger ships. It is always so magical to sit and watch the sea and feel the history of the place. Even more evocative early or late in the year without lots of tourists. I am so lucky to live with this on the doorstep.
Things are beginning to grow in the garden and I am now watching to see what has been damaged by the dreadful winter.
I have just finished a new commission - picture above, and I am working on some examples of a new idea for water features which are made of 3 stacked forms. The one pictured here is something of a" work in progress", I would be interested to get some opinions and feedback. By making them this way I can make taller forms than the kiln would normally allow. If a supporting metal tube and stand is used it could have more than 3 elements.