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Interview with Sonya Viney

Posted by Phiona Richards on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, In : Interviews

Can you tell me a little about your work

I use objects that are usually considered rubbish to others and employ many processes to develop ‘found’ mass produced pieces. Everyday containers are transformed; cast in ‘white gold,’ commonly known as porcelain. Often pieces have precious inclusions, which create unique marks in the firing process or are explored in Pâte-de-Verre glass, raku and smoke firing.

I explore the notion of ‘still life’ within ceramics. My work is inspired by mu...

Lostock Hall Academy

Posted by Phiona Richards on Sunday, February 12, 2012, In : Workshops

At the beginning of January, I made my usual 6 week trek up to Manchester to visit my elderly mother. This visit had a few more added extras a) it was my birthday b) I had a day's work in a school in Preston.

I had a fabulous day, working with year 10 and 11 who were working on their GCSE Art and Design Textile. The girls were great, very keen and produced some lovely work. I feel honoured that a few asked me for my autograph, which I have to say is a first.

SlickSilver Jewellery

Posted by Phiona Richards on Friday, November 4, 2011,

Following my appearance on Kirstie's Handmade Britain last Wednesday, I've been approached by many people wanting to know more about papercrafting or how to get started or more about what I do as a designer/maker. Each email I have answered as fully as possibly, in the hope that they will go on to enjoy their experience of crafting with paper.

Recently I've had a small spurt of enquiries from blogs and magazines, one of which was Val Williams aka @SlickSilverJ from twitter. She sugge...

'Regenerate' Exhibition

Posted by Phiona Richards on Sunday, May 1, 2011, In : Exhibitions

This is an exhibition I am currently taking part in which is taking place at Forge2 Gallery in Culworth, Northamptonshire. The theme is one of spring and rebirth, and will incorporate associated topics such as recycling and sustainability. It will run from 8th April until 30th June.

Apart from my work other artists associated with this exhibition are:-

Kylie Coles is a Contemporary Woodturner. She layers paper onto wood then turns it created stunning aesthetically pleasing pieces.

Craig En...
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"The Collective" first exhibition of the year

Posted by Phiona Richards on Monday, January 31, 2011,

Wow, we're half way through January and it's countdown to my first exhibition. It's entitled 'The Collective' and it features a selection of Post Graduates from De Montfort University who have come together to see where their work has taken them since leaving uni.

Anna Bagnall, Amy Jo Nolan, Samantha Robinson, Serra Malta, Sharyn Dunn, Luce Crisp, Amelia Kirk, Katie Almond, and Kirsty Whiltlock
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Why don’t you… [re]design Christmas?

Posted by Phiona Richards on Wednesday, October 20, 2010,

20 Good and Gorgeous make it yourself (MIY) designs suitable as festive decorations or gifts are being compiled into a digital book.

Following a recent shout out for a re-design Christmas MIY book I have successfully secured a page which is the brainstorm of re-design My submission is entitled Filigree Fantasy.

re-design will be showing the book along with the finished artifacts at two prestigious events.

Handmade in Britain
Chelsea Old Town Hall, 27-30 October 2010

Eco Design Fai r
Islington Town...
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About Me

Phiona Richards

Corby

I am intrigued by paper and it's versatility. It is a total misnomer and full of contradictions. I am continually exploring the possibilities this material unfolds for me.