tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441723589922156132024-03-13T01:56:28.101+00:00Tea jarObjets de thé - Hand made tea ware for Gong Fu Cha and Cha No Yu Pour me joindre par email/to reach me by email
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Tien Mu Shan<br />
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some pots are too good to sell but one must live and therefore I had to part with this jem.<br />
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inspired by the japanese art of sword making where the iron is folded onto itself. here I decided to fold the ash glaze on itself.Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139214520499712064noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144172358992215613.post-47257538960406852602014-12-19T17:12:00.003+00:002014-12-19T17:16:11.919+00:00Sung inspired fruit bowl pure porcelain - <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yunomis great for coffe and green tea.<br />
Voici des Yunomis parfait pour le caffé et le thé vert.<br />
35 pounds email mrmfrancois@gmail.com <br />
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Here are 4 Porcelain bottle vases -
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la premiere couverte d'une glasure de type SUI,<br />
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les 2 autres sont en Celadon puis la quatrième est en glasure Ru.<br />
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the first one is covered with a sui dynasty type glaze
it's height is 23 cm<br />
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for sale at 180 £ plus 20 £ delivery worldwide<br />
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the second and third are in celadon blue
pure Porcelain<br />
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for sale at 180£ plus 20 pounds for worldwide delivery<br />
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the fourth is a RU typel glaze said to emulate Jade 28cm high<br />
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to purchase email me at <br />
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leaving you phone details so I can arrange delivery<br />
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pour faire un achat envoyer moi par mail votre telephone pour que j'arrange la livraison.<br />
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Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139214520499712064noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144172358992215613.post-30706442948827714962014-06-19T11:30:00.003+01:002014-06-19T11:42:57.104+01:00BOSEAN POTTERY <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UJoIuvmQN6o/U6K9h4Y7vEI/AAAAAAAACkY/FAZstTiZT5E/s1600/DSC_2674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UJoIuvmQN6o/U6K9h4Y7vEI/AAAAAAAACkY/FAZstTiZT5E/s400/DSC_2674.jpg" /></a></div>
Boscean Pottery announces its closure after 52 years of production.
The Boscean Pottery in St. Just is forced to close this year following the death of its owner, Beth Marshall, in late February this year.
The pottery was founded in 1962 by Leach Pottery apprentice Scott Marshall and Leach student Richard Jenkins. The pair had great success producing rustic pottery for London markets and also employed apprentices in its early years. From the 1970s and onwards the Pottery was run by Scott Marshall who’s prolific output of kitchenware and ovenware supplied local customers and annual visitors up until his death in 2008.
For the last 3 years the workshop and gallery had been run by well known potter, Jacob Bodilly.
Jacob had trained at the Leach Pottery in St Ives, when it reopened in 2008, and went on to run Boscean Pottery after his training.
During the three years he spent at Boscean Pottery, he enjoyed success with annual exhibitions and commissions from the Eden Project, Kurt Jackson and English Heritage. Jacob spent his time reviving the Pottery workshops and customer base, whilst writing a book about the site’s history.
Following Boscean Pottery’s closure in March, Jacob has set about relocating his entire practice to Devon, near the hamlet of Greenham, on the Devon/Somerset border. This has come as a shock to many but although born in Cornwall, Jacob spent much of his life in Devon and is moving to be closer to friends and family.
The Pottery is now empty and the vast collection of its studio pottery and furniture will be sold at auction on the 10th July, next month, at David Lay auctions’ in Penzance. The lots contain rare pieces made at the Leach Pottery and a substantial amount of William Marshall studio Pottery and Scott Marshall kitchenware. The auction will also contain up to 50 pots made by Jacob Bodilly.
Jacob urges people that these are the last works to be made at the historic site and this auction hopes to make them accessible to the public and collectors.
Jacob extends his gratitude to Beth Marshall and her family for their support over the last three years and would like to thank all visitors and customers that have supported Boscean Pottery over its 52 year legacy.
News of Jacob’s new workshop will be posted on his new blog: jacobbodillypottery.blogspot.com
For information on the auction go to : www.davidlay.co.uk
enquiries@davidlay.co.uk
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And information and details regarding Jacob Bodilly Pottery : jacob.bodilly@googlemail.com jacobbodillypottery.blogspot.com
jacobbodillyphoto.blogspot.com
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Cornwall is at a loss without this place,
where time could drift in complete bliss.
Out of time and out of it. Never will forget ..Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139214520499712064noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144172358992215613.post-86521681210793262102014-05-18T23:14:00.003+01:002014-05-18T23:16:52.359+01:00Open Seasame !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It took 18 hours to fire one of my kilns the other day as it would not rise to the wanted temperature.<br />
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Glazed pots before the firing ...<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Free kiln opening event at the Rural Workshops, Breage </span></b><br />
Saturday 17 May 2014 - 3 pm to 5 pm<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In
celebration of spring this new collection, entitled River of Colour,
brings together a dazzling palette of hues across a range
of ceramic objects including wine cups, coffee beakers and Oriental
dining ware.
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elegant hand-thrown porcelain works will emerge hot from the kiln in a
vivid stream of celadon yellows, sky blues, emerald greens, glowing
ambers and the warm
orange of Gunwalloe clay, interspersed with pieces in tones of </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">pearl white, midnight blue and rich luminous black.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The 60 to 80 piece collection includes noodle bowls, Japanese yunomi cups and coffee beakers, elongated desert bowls and
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champagne and wine cups. The show also includes a collection of
statement pieces including a contemporary porcelain wine carafe and
uniquely beautiful jars and
bowls in Maple, Plum, Beech and Chestnut ash glazes.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Visitors
to this FREE event are welcome between 3 and 5pm. Artisan coffee
courtesy of Espressini Coffee House Falmouth will be served along with
luscious cakes from Peasouk Café Falmouth. All
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</b><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Michel Francois Porcelain, The Rural Workshops, Breage,
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Michel Francois' studio is 2 miles from Helston, signposted on the B3302 between Helston and Hayle.
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For further information telephone 01736 448002, email</span></b><br />
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On the productive streak again this time I'm embracing porcelain. . </div>
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a few new coffee cups. So much is being made now a lot of good work too, I strive to keep quality high as porcelain is very unforgiving.. </div>
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<br />Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139214520499712064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144172358992215613.post-28606146965833553002014-04-03T18:50:00.004+01:002014-04-03T18:50:57.003+01:00Here is a new blog on pottery by artist and potter Jacob Bodilly <br />
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Some rare work is so blessed by the kiln there is no price to it.<br />
A 0 can be added to its price without flinching. .<br />
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This is such a bowl. One of the finest pieces to come out of the Studio last year. <br />
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A bowl like this fits a particular person; this one now belongs to my dear friend David Collen of the Essence of Tea.<br />
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Here you can read a new <br />
<a href="http://cornwall-living.co.uk/2014-february/a-potters-tale/" target="_blank">Cornwall living article</a><br />
about my studio.<br />
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Hello Porcelain ..<br />
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Spent the last 8 weeks producing a new range of tableware for a clothing company.<br />
It was a good experience, but cant wait to get my life back and move on to something else.<br />
Sometimes one pushes ones self too much.. I need a holiday!Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139214520499712064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144172358992215613.post-861989420869918632013-09-16T13:45:00.001+01:002013-09-16T13:47:32.172+01:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Michel Francois Kiln Opening Event</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saturday 21st September 2013 / 3pm to 5pm</span><br />
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On Saturday 21st September, West Cornwall based potter Michel Francois welcomes the public to another of his ever popular kiln opening events. Visitors will be first to enjoy the unique results of this firing and see his elegant porcelain emerge warm from the kiln.<br />
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This new collection of studio pottery showcases the luminous, translucent beauty of Celadon glaze, in subtle duck egg blues inspired by Korean and Japanese porcelain, imperial yellow, and milky white satin glazes inspired by the Sui and Tang dynasty.<br />
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Pieces range from bowls and serving dishes to wine cups and flower jugs alongside statement pieces such as tulip vases, fine jars and larger works.<br />
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This event will coincide with the launch of the new range of contemporary porcelain designed by Francois’ for Espressini Artisan Coffee house, Falmouth.<br />
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Michel has also recently co-designed and produced a new range of tableware for the Eden project and his work has been shown at galleries in Paris, London, Edinburgh and at the International Teabowl Exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan.<br />
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Visitors to this free event are welcome between 3 and 5pm.<br />
Chinese tea will be served and works are available for purchase, with prices ranging from £10 to £500. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For further information contact Michel Francois Porcelain, </span><br />
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I would like to let you know that this summer in collaboration with the Leach Pottery and the St Ives september festival we have launched the first even Cornwall Ceramics Trail !!<br />
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Check out the new blog to view the vibrant talent west Cornwall has to offer.<br />
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I thought it good to post a few more images of what is on offer regarding my new work.<br />
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The now famous Metin Erturk from Turkey will give the final verdict. You ready.<br />
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While I caan't help but notice that the black Seto teabowls have gone one touch too hot.<br />
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Marc-Antoine from France and Metin from Turkey are spending their summer helping me in the studio. </div>
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Great times, happy memories. .</div>
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Firing on all burners for the Cornwall Design Fair ...<a href="http://www.cornwalldesignfair.co.uk/">www.cornwalldesignfair.co.uk</a><br />
at Trereife House the15th to 18th of AugustMichelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139214520499712064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144172358992215613.post-71121229824712540312013-08-02T17:04:00.002+01:002013-08-07T22:38:10.100+01:00Préparation à la cuisson pour le Cornwall Design Fair - Getting ready ..<div style="text-align: center;">
Aujourd'hui, je vous présente les coulisses de la production de nouvelles grandes jarres. Celles-ci seront présentées au Cornwall Design Fair, les 16, 17 et 18 août prochain (<a href="http://www.cornwalldesignfair.co.uk/">www.cornwalldesignfair.co.uk</a>).</div>
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Pour les réaliser, j'ai utilisé un mélange de grès et de porcelaine. Je fais toujours très attention de sélectionner les matériaux de la meilleure qualité qu'il soit. Cela s'inclut dans ma démarche d'offrir à mes clients une oeuvre unique et aboutie. Pour y arriver, je souligne que pour ces pièces, le travail des anses est primordial puisqu'il contribue à donner à ces jarres toute leur noblesse.</div>
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C'est une étape à laquelle je suis très précautionneux. Il faut tout d'abord attendre que la glaçure soit bien sèche à la surface de la pièce, puis ensuite j'utilise un outil fibre de bambou pour égaliser la surface.</div>
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Ultime mais essentielle phase, la cuisson de ces deux pièces va s'exécuter avec d'autres pièces travaillées au cours de la semaine. La cuisson requiert un contrôle du temps, de la température, de l'apport en oxygène.</div>
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Après 5 heures de cuisson, à 1000°C, je réduirai l'apport en oxygène dans le four d'un facteur 10. (de 20% dans l'atmosphère à 2% ici).</div>
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5 heures plus tard, à 1280°C, j'éteindrai le four, et l'ouvrirai quelques minutes seulement pour donner aux pièces la tonalité souhaitée.<br />
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The other day I sent a bowl to Taiwan for Stephane from the blog Teamasters.<br />
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<br />Philippe m'a envoyé une photo d'une dégustation de Long Jin en Herbe ..<div>
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<br />Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139214520499712064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144172358992215613.post-65234759168375696532013-06-14T23:22:00.002+01:002013-06-21T12:00:25.563+01:00Sung Dynasty - Timeless & Contemporary.. I thought you might all enjoy a bit of writing about what makes Sung Ceramics so fascinating.<br />
Like the sculpture of Constantin Brancusi, these ancient pots seem to capture so much essence in their simplicity. With the Korean Chosun dynasty pots, made at about the same time, they never seem to loose their grip on me. I've been sucked in .. and will forever continue to be inspired by them.<br />
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"Chinese Ceramics of the Sung Dynasty are probably the classic expression not only of ceramic art in China, but in all the world. By classic we mean that the ceramics of the Sung achieved a unity of the essentials of the ceramic art which has never been surpassed. </div>
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2 teacups neither small nor too large, confortable for all teas. </div>
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Sencha, Darjeeling, Red tea, Pu ehr, Oloong ..this is the most versatile shape. </div>
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Celadon Pitcher & Teaboat. </div>
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Please email me for prices and availability. Made to order 3 weeks till delivery.</div>
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Set en Celadon </div>
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2 tasses à Thé ni trop grandes ni petites, ces tasses sont adaptées pour tous Thés. </div>
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Bateau à thé et Pichet Celadon. Un bol à eaux usées est aussi disponible. </div>
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Passez moi un mail pour le prix. Temps de livraison 3 semaines. </div>
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(photo credit Paul Mounsey)</div>
Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139214520499712064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144172358992215613.post-90907869758373078222013-06-01T17:37:00.000+01:002013-06-05T17:23:07.745+01:003 Chawans <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MdlExT200C0/Uaoh0adoUcI/AAAAAAAACHg/WRyj6r2L-6I/s1600/MFrancois_21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Black Seto Teabowl Chi'en shape" border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MdlExT200C0/Uaoh0adoUcI/AAAAAAAACHg/WRyj6r2L-6I/s400/MFrancois_21.jpg" title="Black Seto Teabowl Chi'en shape" width="400" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rj6iqcm-ehw/UaohfZDs_jI/AAAAAAAACHQ/jJpm-CMTy5k/s1600/MFrancois_29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chestnut Ash Teabowl Michel Francois " border="0" height="277" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rj6iqcm-ehw/UaohfZDs_jI/AAAAAAAACHQ/jJpm-CMTy5k/s400/MFrancois_29.jpg" title="Chestnut Ash Teabowl Michel Francois " width="400" /></a></div>
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These 3 Teabowls are flying off to New York. I know they will be cherished..</div>
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(photo credit Paul Mounsey)</div>
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<br />Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139214520499712064noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144172358992215613.post-32782974705939149142013-05-29T17:02:00.001+01:002013-05-29T17:30:57.142+01:00New Teabowl <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K22D1Ntr0s0/UaYloR4Xy0I/AAAAAAAACG4/3n1B1OqIF30/s1600/MFrancois_35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Oil Spot Teabowl Chawan " border="0" height="286" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K22D1Ntr0s0/UaYloR4Xy0I/AAAAAAAACG4/3n1B1OqIF30/s400/MFrancois_35.jpg" title="Oil Spot Teabowl Chawan " width="400" /></a></div>
This is a new teabowl.<br />
I have already sold it the famous Ceramicist Roger Michell.<br />
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I now have a professional craft photographer Paul Mounsey. He understands pots as he has spent 5 years working with a potter.<br />
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Voici un nouveau bol à Thé.<br />
'Tache d'huile' ancienne glazure chinoise. Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139214520499712064noreply@blogger.com4