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Hey Clay! At New Mills School, HIGH PEAK

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I’m delighted to announce this year I shall be running a Crafts Council ‘Hey Clay!’ event at New Mills School! Join me Saturday 18th May 2019 for a two hour workshop to create your own botanical ceramics…

Using flora from the School grounds you will first create imprinted plant pockets. After you’ll be introduced to a decoration technique called sgraffito to create your own botanical-inspired tile. All clay work made on the day will be fired at a later date (also free of charge), and arranged to be collected at a convenient time.

ALL WELCOME: free event for adults and children but booking is essential:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hey-clay-at-new-mills-school-derbyshire-tickets-58501364155

More information here: https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/listings/hey-clay-at-new-mills-school-high-peak

…and so “WaC” begins!

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As part of the “Wild about Ceramics” project, taster clay workshops have begun at New Mills School – firstly working with very enthusiastic year 7 pupils, then with a mix of year 8 and year 10’s. This week will see yr 9 and year 11 pupils having a go at making porcelain paper-clay bugs… I’m very impressed with everything created so far!

More images from these workshops here: https://jadealanaart.wordpress.com/wild-about-ceramics-2019/taster-workshops-clay-bugs/

ACE “Wild about Ceramics” Residency 2019

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Very exciting news to announce – I have been accepted as an artist-in-residence at New Mills School! Arts Council England have granted me funding for the project “Wild about Ceramics”: the pupils from the school will explore themes of declining wildlife, through ceramics and mixed-media. These workshops will culminate in artwork being displayed in the gardens and exhibited throughout 2019.

This project uses the art of clay to engage young people with issues of ecology and biodiversity. My ceramics exhibition “APOIDEA”, installed at Manchester Museum, is the starting inspiration; it is displayed alongside museum specimens and artefacts, and part of a digital VR experience of how an Orchid Bee pollinates plants. I will be in residence with New Mills School, working with students, art and science teachers, and the school gardening group, exploring the exhibition’s themes of declining wildlife, whereby I will be renewing ceramic practice within the school. Additionally, I will be working alongside the school’s John Muir Award project, and with the RHS Tatton Park Garden project….

…… so a very busy year ahead – and watch this space for updates!

APOIDEA at The Manchester Museum

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I am very pleased to announce that APOIDEA (2013) has been invited back to the Manchester Museum! Displayed alongside museum specimens and artefacts, and part of a Virtual Reality experience where members of the public can participate in how a Orchid Bee pollinates plants.

On display now, on the Third Floor above Nature’s Library.

Opening times:
Monday – Wednesday 10am – 5pm
Thursday 10am – 9pm
Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm

Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

Waiting for Spring…

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Have been busy over the last few weeks (in between the snow storms!) making improvements to the garden… Should soon provide me with lots of material for my botanical castings! In the meantime, I have been researching and developing my ideas… all to be revealed soon…

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HGHS Reception Display

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Through exploring ceramic and making-practice to encourage the participation of young people in green spaces and ecological issues, the project involves delivering a series of practice-based workshops bringing together artists, students, teachers, scientists, green spaces, botanical collections and entomological specimens.

Many thanks to Mr Vickers, Mr Jones and all the participatory teachers and pupils at Hazel Grove High School – the pupil’s have all created imaginative and unique work!

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HGHS Open Evening Display

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On Thursday 12 October, Hazel Grove High School held it’s annual School Open Evening. As part of the Art Department’s display of achievements, the Art Council funded Collaborative Artist Residency artwork and “BLOOM” exhibition information were shown! The evening was very busy and a huge success.

MA RESULT: Pass with Merit

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After starting the MA in 2013 (with two in-between years completing teacher training!) I am very happy to say I have completed and passed the MA with Merit! Many thanks to the staff and students at the following schools and institutions who have contributed to projects in my MA:

– Claire Laws, and the pupils of St John’s RC Primary School, Chorlton
– Jo Sliwa, and the pupils of Abraham Moss High School, Crumpsall
– Matt Jones, and the pupils of Hazel Grove High School, Stockport
– Rachel Webster and Lindsay Loughtman, at the Herbarium in The Manchester Museum

The MA Show continues at Manchester School of Art until Saturday 7 October, and my work is situated to the left of the Holden Gallery.