Experiment with Paperclay

 

This is my first sculpture in paperclay. It was about the way I was feeling like a fassie fern ready to unfold. learning, growing ready to blossum. It has a zen like quality which is peaceful to look at. I see  little flaws but that is what experimenting and learning is all about we all have flaws.

This was a tea light holder for my back table. I found the process of putting on the glazes really difficult to get my head around as the colours don't always go on the same as what they are. It was inspired by Susan Trimble's work which is amazing. 

Out of the kiln in one piece

 This is the small sculpture I have been doing in paperclay. It has come out of the kiln in one piece which is great. I now have to do the glazes. The work is about me feeling like a fassi fern just starting to unfold. 

I have been doing a six week clay course with the amazing Clairy Laurence . I also did a heart workshop. I made this for my son's engagement. I had not touched clay for 20 years before the classes. lovely to feel and experience clay again.  His beautiful fiance loves daisies,  it got one little kiss mark from the kiln but it was made with love, using paperclay.  

 

Also working on my body paper sculpture casting a hat worn for the beach. I am always drawn back to the paper for its beautiful fragility and strength.

Coming along

I am really enjoying my clay class each week. I am learning so much. Like everything it is much harder than it looks. I love the Quote from Paula Modersohn Becker

" Everything good is difficult "

 

Experimenting and learning new skills

Hi everyone, hope the year has started well for you all. This year I am trying to experiment more and just enjoy the process without expecting myself to create a masterpiece every time. Just enjoying the experience and seeing what happens. Trying to bring a bit more curiosity into my work. I am just taking a class once a week with a new material for me to experience , clay. I am staying to my female figurative work and so far loving the collaboration with the material. I love learning new skills and the interaction with other artists is always rewarding. 

 

Happy New Year

 Dear friends, wishing you all a safe, healthy and creative 2026.  lets share love, kindness,
respect and strengthen our connections with one another. 

I have started the year casting some jean shorts to try and use on a sculpture. Not sure if it will work doing lots of trial and error at the moment. Also working on some paper hair. will keep you posted .

Merry Christmas

 Dear Friends,

Wishing you all a safe and joyous Christmas. May 2026 hold good health and much happiness, peace love kindness and respect for all. I am truly grateful for the year that is and look forward to a creative 2026.