{"title":"Shirley RM Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo hold a piece of clay in your hands is evocative and reminiscent of childhood days of forming masterpieces and making mud pies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am a rustic, hand building ceramic artist operating from a home-based studio in the north east of Tasmania at Bridport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy love of working with clay began in the late 1990’s and completing a Diploma of Art Craft and Design in 2006. Further study was Arts Administration and a master’s degree in Contemporary Art Practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have sold my work through local markets and art galleries across the north and north east of Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy work is across the spectrum of clays from Buff Raku Trachyte (BRT) to mid-fire and stoneware clays along with slip cast clay to add other dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful natural effect and roughness of the BRT is very popular in contemporary ceramics. This can be used on its own or glazed. I enjoy making planter pots and bases with this clay that can be used either inside or outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the stoneware, mid-fire and slip clays I create both functional and non-functional works, including decorations and flower, bowls, vases, mugs and nativity scenes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frozen-pond-plate","title":"Frozen Pond Plate | Hand Built Clay 30cm Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-built asymmetrical plate is made in mid-fire white clay to 30cm in diameter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plate is food and dishwasher safe although if it were mine, I would handwash it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe glazes used are Obsidian all over, then Honey Flux dots in a circular dimension followed by Iron Lustre over top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is ready to post within a day from my studio space in Bridport, Tasmania. Normal delivery takes about 5 - 8 days. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you for looking and I hope you love it as much as I do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shirley RM Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67946085384498,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/1cee9e3_jpeg_78ff230b-b03a-4ada-a971-cb103de7d8ba.jpg?v=1791888053"},{"product_id":"frozen-pond-plate-1","title":"Frozen Pond Plate | Hand Build Clay Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-built asymmetrical plate is made in a mid-fire white clay to 30cm diameter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plate is food and dishwasher safe although if it were me using it I would hand wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe glazes are Obsidian all over followed by dots of Honey Flux on the top surface. Finally Iron Lustre is glazed on the top of the plate. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is ready to send within a day from my studio space in Bridport Tasmania by Aust Post. Normal delivery takes about 5 - 8 days. If you would like it sooner I am happy to express post, please ask for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you for looking and I hope you love it as much as I do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shirley RM Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67962021970226,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/1cee9e3_jpeg_5bb2a34a-6dbb-4a83-a4c0-a20802d67b95.jpg?v=1791887933"}],"url":"https:\/\/madeit.surf\/collections\/shirley-rm-pottery.oembed","provider":"Madeit Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}