Sarah Martin MSDC
Ceramics
Sarah endorses the hedonistic principle that people should surround themselves with life enhancing objects and to this end aims to make striking vessels, which people will long to own and use to embellish their homes. The semi-permanent nature of ceramic vessels and the ancient derivation of the art form is an added attraction.
Sarah finds throwing on the potter’s wheel very satisfying, almost addictive, but also very calming. She gets a great feeling of elation when a successful firing emerges from the kiln, particularly if a new glaze has serendipitously exceeded her expectations. She particularly likes the whiteness of porcelain for thrown and for slip cast vessels, as it shows off most glazes to best effect; however she finds some large forms such as platters and bowls are sometimes better in stoneware.
Her recent work has been inspired by natural phenomena such as icicles and volcanic eruptions. She has visited China and Japan on study tours, and finds oriental ceramics a great source of inspiration.
Chelsea College of Art & Design, 16 John Islip Street, London, SW1P 4JU
12-21 July, 2018, 10-5pm
Made a Member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen June 2018
Larkhall Open Studios, Oriel Hall, Brookleaze Buildings, Bath, BA1 6RA
5-6 May, 2018, 11-5pm
Made in Bradford Extra, St Margaret’s Hall, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DE
June 17th and December 16th, 2017, 10-3 pm
Morley Gallery, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1
21 November- 13 December 2017
Mudslingers Christmas Exhibition & Sale Walcot Street Chapel, Bath. BA1 7UG
17-19 November 2017, 10-5 pm daily
Larkhall Open Studios, Oriel Hall, Brookleaze Buildings, Bath, BA1 6RA
29-30 April, 2017, 11- 5pm
Corsham Creative Market, Springfield Community Campus, Corsham,Wilts. SN13 9DN
April 1st, May 6th, June 3rd, October 7th, November 4th, December 2nd, 2017, 11-3 pm
Imagianation 65 Fore St, St. Ives, TR26 1HE
21 February 2017 – February 2018
Morley Gallery, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1
29 November- 14 December 2016
Mudslinger’s Christmas Exhibition and Sale, Walcot Street Chapel, Bath, BA1 5UG
25 – 27 November 2016
Made in Bradford Extra, St Margaret’s Hall,Bradford on Avon,BA15 1DE
12 November 2016
Designer Crafts at the Mall, Shop Within the Show, Mall Galleries, The Mall, London, SW1
12-21 August 2016
Chapel Arts Cafe Gallery, Lower Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1QR
20 July-29 October 2016
The Shop at Trowbridge Town Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
9 June 2016 onwards
Mudslinger’s Christmas Sale, Walcot Street Chapel, Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5UG
11-13 December 2015
American Museum, Claverton, Bath, BA2 7BD
28 & 29 November 2015
Bluestone Gallery, 8 Old Swan Yard, Devizes, SN10 1AT
15 November-24 May 2016
Morley Gallery, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1
11-25 November 2015
Imagianation, 5 Terrace Walk, Bath, BA1 1LN
from 27 October 2015
Peacock Arts Trail, Hardy House Gallery, High St, Box, SN13 8NF
3-4 & 9-11 October 2015
Taunton Flower Show,Somerset Guild of Craftsmen Tent, Vivary Park, Taunton TA1 3QG
7 & 8 August, 2015
Mudslinger’s Summer Exhibition and Sale, Walcot Chapel, Bath, BA1 5UG
13-19 July, 2015
Bath Fringe Arts Festival, 44AD Artspace, 4 Abbey Street, Bath, BA1 1NN
1-7 June, 2015
The Vaults, Made in Bradford on Avon, 1 Lamb Yard, Bradford on Avon, Wilts, BA15 1FG
19 May, 2015 onwards
Widcombe Open Studios, Perrymead House, Perrymead, Bath, BA2 5AZ
16-17 May, 2015
Surface Ceramic Exhibition, Wetpaint Gallery, 14 London Road, Cirencester, GL7 1AE
29 April-7 June, 2015
Silversides & Friends, 1 Beafort Place, Bath, BA1 6RP
1-29 May, 2015
Larkhall Open Studios, Oriel Hall, Brookleaze Buildings, Bath, BA1 6RA
2-3 May, 2015
Towards Stillness at 44AD Art Space, 4 Abbey St, Bath, BA1 1NN
6-15 February, 2015
Designer Crafts at the Mall 2015, Mall Galleries, London, SW1Y 5BD
8-17 January, 2015
London Potters Annual Membership Exhibition, Morley Gallery, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1
2-16 December, 2014
Handmade in Bath, 1&2 Orange Grove, Bath, BA1 1LP
November 2014- October 2015
Christmas Craft Fair, American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Claverton, Bath, BA2 7BD
22 & 23 November, 2014
The Somerset Guild of Craftsmen’s Gallery, 23a Broad Street, Wells, BA5 2DT
16 November 2014-29 July 2016
Present Makers 2014, Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell Street, Honiton, EX14 1LX
8 November-20 December 2014
Lacock Pottery 1 The Tanyard, Lacock, Wilts, SN15 2LB
4 July-31 October 2014
The Grey Door Gallery, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7BJ
1 July-14 Sept 2014
Contemporary Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey, Devon
6-8 June, 2014
Living Craft, Hatfield House, Herts
8-11 May, 2014
BRLSI Members Exhibition, 16-18 Queen’s Square, Bath
28 March – 9 April, 2014
Bear Interiors, 20 Wellsway, Bath, BA2 2AA.
1 February – 22 April 2014
Hand Made in Bath, 1-2 Orange Grove, Bath, BA1 1LP
31 January – 25 April 2014
Designer Crafts, The Mall Galleries, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD
10 – 19 January 2014
The Galleries Shop & Café, Freshford Lane, Bath, BA2 7UR
14 November – 4 January 2014
London Potters Annual Exhibition, Morley Gallery, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1
5 – 20 November 2013
Mudslingers’ Pre Christmas Exhibition, Walcot Chapel, Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5UG
5 – 10 November 2013
SanBao Ceramic Art Institute, Jingdezhen, China
19 – 29 October 2013
Tent London 2013, Old Truman Brewery, Hanbury Street, London E1 6QR
19 – 22 Sept 2013
New Designers, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St. London W1
26 – 29 June 2013
Graduate Show, Sion Hill Campus, Bath Spa University having gained BA in 3D design (ceramic)
7 – 16 June 2013
Larkhall Open Studios, 6 Grosvenor Terrace, Bath
4 – 6 May 2013
Bay Tree Gallery, Bradford on Avon
23 November – 9 December 2012
Pop Up Gallery, 7-9 Lower Borough Walls, Bath
19 June – 10 July 2012
Bay Tree Gallery, Bradford on Avon
25 November – 11 December 2011
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