Firing Up

12 handmade and illustrated concertina books representing a year of apprenticing in Lark Lane Pottery.

Both the cover and back of the books use experimental test tiles from glazes made in the studio.

The books were then exhibited at The Royal Standard Liverpool. ‘Firing Up’ a solo exhibition, which focused on Glaze Experiments, Current work and the community aspect of Lark Lane Pottery.

A hand holding a ceramic sculpture with four stacked compartments, each filled with colored wires and paper. The background features a wooden surface.
Close-up of a collection of small, rectangular ceramic dishes with assorted paper napkins inside, arranged in a grid pattern.
A collection of small folded paper booklets with handwritten text and illustrations, scattered on a surface.
A collection of small, handmade paper booklets and folded paper notes organized in a brick and concrete holder on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a stack of red clay roof tiles with a decorative edge, stacked vertically on top of each other.
Multiple clay and stone mailboxes filled with folded papers and envelopes, colorful and weathered.
Arrangement of handmade ceramic tiles with various colors and patterns displayed on a wooden surface.
Close-up of handwritten notes and messages laid out on a table.
A collection of colorful ceramic pottery, small decorative figurines, and miniature sculptures arranged on a wooden surface, with some items casting shadows from sunlight.
Collection of small paper cards with handwritten notes and illustrations, some with humorous messages like "Don't be a dummy" and "This no good without glue," arranged haphazardly on a surface.
Close-up view of hanging notes with handwritten and illustrated messages, alongside various small objects and books, in a cozy, cluttered environment.
Multiple strips of paper with handwritten text and small illustrations laid out on a dark surface, some edges of the papers are damaged or curled.
A blurry photo showing a person's hand holding a crumpled paper bag with snack food or chips inside, in an indoor setting with a gray floor, small metal chair, and a wall in the background.
Small, artistic sculpture of two books with bent covers forming a zigzag pattern, placed on a light-colored circular platform.
Person stacking small cardboard boxes with spiral patterns on a pink table.
A diverse group of people gathered indoors, standing in line and socializing at a possibly casual event or party with pink tables and white walls.
People attending an art gallery, engaging in conversation and viewing artwork on white walls.
Gallery wall with photographs of people working in a kitchen or bakery, and a small text panel at the bottom right.