by mazchenik | Sep 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have spent a couple of weeks in Latvia participating in a ceramics symposium and visiting different Latvian regions and exploring the arts and crafts of the Baltic. I am immensely grateful to my Latvian hosts for a very warm welcome & their expert guidance, and...
by mazchenik | Sep 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
On my way to the Artists’ Union of Latvia in Riga, where for a few weeks I will be sharing experiences with other professional ceramicists & teachers, looking forward to it! Follow this blog for the Baltic adventure...
by mazchenik | Oct 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Pottery Museum was an incredible insight into manufactured British ceramics and its history through a wide ranging collection. In contrast the gallery had a selection of the finest contemporary studio ceramics assembled for a Biennial...
by mazchenik | Oct 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Walking around the city of Stoke, the empty factories and bricked houses where the factory workers used to live let me a feeling of sadness and a sentimental view of what this place used to be. In some ways it seems a bit lost, a stagnant pond but there is possible...
by mazchenik | Oct 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Part 1 Spode, an empty ceramic factory in Stoke host the Ceramic Biennial 2011 My arrival to Spode, one of the largest, oldest, empty factories in Stoke on Trent brought me a mix of feelings with it. Initially I was struck by the grandeur of the factory and imagined...
