Tim Harker Ceramics
I have been working professionally with clay and ceramics since the early 1970's; as a studio potter, technician and tutor. I worked at Chelsea College of Arts, part of the University of the Arts London for over 38 years.
The website shows a selection of work from recent years.
All work shown on the site is wheel thrown, mostly in porcelain, but also some in white stoneware clay.
My research into crystalline glaze over a number of years has led to a range of interesting glazes, which I am still developing using this most fascinating but challenging and unpredictable process. The crystals in the glaze develop in the cooling cycle of the kiln firing and control of their placement and growth is limited. Each piece fired is therefore unique. I aim to catch the growth of the crystals while in the stage of forming and feature them in a subtle way with the background base colour.
I have designed a range of forms to carry and show the crystalline glazes to best effect; cylindrical and rounded, lobed vase forms in particular. Small containers in porcelain with finely turned finial handles are also a recurring theme. The interaction between the crystalline glaze running over a matt white glaze provides further surface interest and exploits the fluid nature of the crystalline glaze.
The studio is located in the historic market town of West Malling in Kent and can be visited by appointment for sales through the year.
This Summer I will again be showing work as part of the South East Art Open Studios event in June.
I won't be showing work at my own studio this year, but will be showing as one of a group of artists in nearby Hadlow in Kent.
The venue is Court Cottage, Court Lane, Hadlow Kent, TN11 0DS.
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The venue will be open on the following Saturdays and Sundays in June; 1st to 2nd, 15th to 16th, 22nd to 23rd and 29th to 30th.
I will be present at the venue on Saturday Ist June and Saturday 22nd June, but the work will continue to be exhibited and available for sale on all the open weekends.
For more information visit the Open Studios website;
https:www.seos-art.org
Or email me;
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