Author: pamelawp

So lovely to exhibit my work again at this amazing gallery. This time in the company of 23 glass and ceramic artists who have previously worked or studied at Sunderland …

Our Glass and Ceramics Degree Show took place at the National Glass Centre. My pieces (some of which are shown here) were made in response to recent events in the …

David Partington is inspired by 18th and 19th century ‘country potters’ and like them, creates pots that are ‘utilitarian and unpretentious’ both useful and beautiful. Instantly likeable, he is a …

We live in an age where sampling from other people’s work has become commonplace. In the music business, sampling and mash-ups of various kinds have been around for a long …

First, a confession. I study at the NGC so all I needed to do, to see the glass artwork submitted for the NGC prize, was to pop upstairs.  I finally …

A trip to the York Art Gallery, to explore the delights of a collection of wonderful ceramics with the charming title of ‘The Yorkshire Tea Ceremony’. This is essentially a …

One of the first things that struck me, listening to Layla Khoo’s Creative Lives talk is that she describes herself as an artist/designer/maker – the three terms describing my own …

Venice is a stunningly beautiful city – and I was lucky enough to visit it recently. Now, you think I’d be content to simply get lost in its maze of …

Eva Masterman is a socially engaged artist working with clay. What does that mean?  Well, I asked her when she presented her work on the Sunderland ‘Creative Lives’ programme. In …

I’ve lived by the Ouseburn Valley for thirty years. It’s a fabulous place for a budding artist to live, with galleries, workshops, bars and cafes within a ten minute walk. …