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James / Mr P —- Potter and Maker—- Born and raised in Derbyshire, UK —- Traditionally handmade, functional and unique.

Joined May 2019
maybe test the water with a cheapo one like this.. I will say that I definitely benefited from a few one on one throwing sessions to get that initial confidence going.. and the rest is made up from there.. haha.. here’s my first attempt on a wheel..!? #PotteryThrowdown 😆🙌
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🎨 If you’re at the @DerbyUni #openday come and speak to #fineart graduate @sunter_studio from @BanksMillStudio about her inspirational creations and what she has been up to since graduating 🙌 #derbyuni #makeitreal
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I feel like that went kind of okay..!? clearly nothing like the experience I get on a session with the excellent @mrpspots but still one of fun.. I feel most of tonight was figuring out the ‘process’ of use and setup for next time.. and making a pot..!? #NTUmakerclub 😆🙌
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this week has been a bit of a write-off from a health and well-being point of view.. I have some sort of dreaded lurgy going on alongside a dark grey cloud over my head.. might try a #spoonkitchen session later..!? but this random message from @mrpspots cheers me up.. 😆🙌
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getting the hang of centering the clay once on the wheel is still a learning moment.. with @mrpspots on hand to bring things on track if needed.. and after a go at trimming, part two of today’s session was all about ‘bowls’..!? great to learn a bit about tools and technique..😀🙌
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today’s #pottery session with the excellent @mrpspots was a tale of two parts.. the first being the trimming back a pre-made bowl with associated tools and techniques..!? this was EPIC, and as someone who turns on the woodlathe it was a great experience.. albeit novice level.. 🙌
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such a tactile process to get to have a go with.. an oversized ‘blank’ trimmed back to shape and size.. it was great to get to have a go at this aspect of making a bowl in a session.. thank you to @mrpspots for prepping up prior to my visit this morning..!? 😀🙌
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I have another throwing session tomorrow with the excellent @mrpspots at the @BanksMillStudio.. it was only 2wks ago but I have no doubt forgotten everything I learnt.. but that’s why we book more sessions.. maybe I can share what I learn at a future #NTUmakerclub session? 😆🙌
today I had a great Sunday morning wheel throwing session with the excellent @mrpspots.. how time flies when you are having fun so hopefully I’ll be back for another go in a few weeks.. from novice to ‘novice with a pot’ in just a couple of hours.. #EPIC #learntoshare 😀🙌
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Congratulations to @BanksMillStudio tenant @mrpspots on being shortlisted by @Cooper_Parry Steve Noss in the Putting Derby on the Map category in the @Mainframederby Awards 2021 👏👏👏
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Little porcelain pumpkin, hopefully in time for Halloween. What colours to glaze them?! . #halloween #samhain #porcelain #pumpkin #slipcast #craft #maker #potter #pottery #clay #ceramics #decorations #halloweendecor
Me, making a bowl. . Been busy recently, new job and new opportunities taking me away from my wheel. I’ll be back at it when the dust settles, it’s all good 👍🏻. . #potter #pottery #ceramic #madeinderbyshire #clay #stoneware #bespoke #handmade #art #craft #thrown #handthrown
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Hours to make, seconds to destroy. It had a hole in it anyway, may as well have fun flattening it! . #slipcastporcelain #casting #nature #satisfying #satisfyingvideos #destroy #clay #ceramics #pottery #pinecone #slowmotion #porcelain #art #craft #maker
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For all those who guessed...it’s a pine cone!!! So much time and effort went into getting this mold right. Watch this space for glazing ready for this years Christmas sale! . #porcelain #slipcastingprocess #handmade #pottery #clay #maker #craft #art #christmas #decor #style
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The last one turned out to be quite popular, so I threw a couple more into my last firing 👍🏻. £20 +p&p. . #potter #studiopottery #pottery #ceramic #madeinderbyshire #clay #stoneware #blue #glaze #bespoke #handmade #art #craft #style #homewares #tablewares #thrown #handthrown
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The same, but different, this one is green with pale crystals. Another one-of-a-kind tester -£18 +p&p . #potter #studiopottery #pottery #ceramic #madeinderbyshire #clay #stoneware #glaze #bespoke #handmade #art #craft #style #thrown #wheelthrowing #crystals #green #maker
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This was a glaze test, it has a couple of tiny pin holes. It’s still gorgeous and needs a home!! REDUCED PRICE -£16 +p&p . #potter #studiopottery #pottery #ceramic #madeinderbyshire #clay #stoneware #glaze #handmade #art #craft #style #homewares #tablewares #thrown #handthrown
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