Studio Viewing!

Today's been another exciting day.. of studio viewing!
I paid a little visit to 'Makers Yard' and fell truly, madly, deeply.. in love and I want to move in right now!!!
Next step, Application process.. Fingers crossed!

Snail Mail!

Apologies to anybody who picked up a business card over the last few weeks and tried to view my website.
It's top of the list of things to do, and I plan to have it up and running over the next week or so!

In the mean time, if there's anything you'd like to know, don't hesitate to email me at www.charlotteelizabethceramics@hotmail.co.uk

Busy Little Bee!

It's been far too long since I posted on here, but i'm back!!

After my first busy few weeks, i'm trying my best to put my multi-tasking skills into action!

November started off my fortnight of fun at Chelsea Old Town Hall for 'Handmade in Britain'. It was a great experience to exhibit in such a prestigious building, and there were lots of lovely talented designer makers on hand with their friendly advice to get us through the week!

Check out what else was on show through the link below..

http://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/chelsea-2012-apply-now/

Next stop was Worksop for Harley Gallery Christmas Market, where I was selected to exhibit as a Rising Star. (We even got a big red shiny balloon to prove it)

The atmosphere was wonderful and really put me in the christmassy spirit.
Once again, I was surrounded by some lovely people, which made it a lovely experience.

 

For more info on what went on, click the link below..

http://www.harleygallery.co.uk/index.php?pg_id=109

Keep dropping in to see where I'll be exhibiting next.. The busier, the better!!!

Scary, But So So Exciting!

After finishing university, a whirlwind of a week at New Designers and finally being able to say I have graduated, things are starting to feel very real!

After being accepted to two exhibitions, I need to get making again!
So, if you want to come and see my work in the flesh, here's some info for you..

My work is at Wirksworth Festival 2012: 7-23 September
www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk

Great Art in unexpected places
Art & Architecture Trails Weekend :  Over 150 artists exhibiting in every conceivable place 8-9 Sept. 
Contemporary Visual  Art:  Inspiring work by leading international and UK artists over 3 weekends. 
Performance, Participation and Celebration:  Two packed weeks of  exciting events culminating in a spectacular finale on 23 Sept.  

Alongside this, I will also be at 'Handmade in Britain'.

http://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/exhibitors/

You can also find my work, along with information on the Design Factory website..

http://www.designfactory.org.uk/profile.php?&section=Fresh&source=sitesearch&section=Fresh&s=&id=3914&pagename=Charlotte%20Dredge

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Trick Of The Eye..

I was pleased to see peoples reaction to my paper vessels at the recent New Designers exhibition.
The words 'is that paper' were overheard several times, and people just had to pick them up to check.
Exactly the response I wanted, so 'Thank You' to everybody that left such lovely feedback on my work... It really makes me want to persevere to keep making!

Here's some more images, as promised.

A huge 'Thank You' to my big brother for helping me with the editing of my piccies... I need a little more practice, I think!

New Designer!

New Designers is over, and I'm so so jealous of week 2 being there right now!
It was a brilliant week, speaking to some really exciting people and hearing lots of lovely comments.
The lovely Dec Art girls made it a lovely few days..
Just trying to catch up on a little bit of admin work now, e-mailing some great galleries, so fingers crossed!!!

3 Is A Magic Number!

3 exciting years at uni are over (kind of) and finally, 3 exciting prospects are on the horizon.
Graduating with a 2:1, New Designers in a week, and the exciting possibility of stocking this wonderful website http://www.designedinengland.co.uk/... 3 is a magic number!!!

I'm back in the studio, beavering away until I get chucked out... and then it's time to venture out into the big, bad world!

Degree Show's Up, Up, Up and Away!

After many hours of hard work, the degree show's finally up, open and ready for business.
Come and take a look... there are lots of lovely things to see!!!

                                                           Porcelain Notepaper Vessels

                                          Porcelain Postcard Vessels

                                                           Porcelain Postcards

New Arrivals!

After much deliberation on business cards, Moo won me over... and broke my piggy banks heart!
Money well spent, though, i'd say... I love, Love, Love 'em!

Sketchy Night In...

With the deadline of 9 am. tomorrow morning, creeping up on me, a little bit of last minute drawing for my CV... It's gonna be a long long night!

Busy, Busy, Busy!

We have lots going on over the next few weeks...
Check it out and pop along...

MA:DE

After many sleepless nights and busy busy hours, days, and weekENDS, our pop up shop has popped up in Nottingham City Centre for just four weeks.

We've polyfilla'd holes, painted walls, and MA:DE one off hand-crafted products, giving us the opportunity to make and sell our products to the public in a REALLY REALLY real high street shop!!!

Come and have a little look... there are lots of beautiful little things to see...

Sneaky Peak..

With only a few weeks left to get work finished for our degree show, our brochure team have been working hard to get things finalised for our degree show brochure...
Here's a sneaky peak at what's in store..

First Class Post..

The clock is ticking, and time slipping away... Second term's come to an end, and that means one thing... The final term of my final year is nearly here...
I have lots of work left to do, but things are starting to come together... Thankfully!

Here's some of my final collection samples... They need a little tweaking, but they're getting there..

Porcelain Postcards

Porcelain Notepaper Pieces

Porcelain Notepaper Page Jug

Vintage Is IN!

I seem to have formed a bit of an obsession with vintage tins...
They're so beautiful compared to some of the horrible packaging we have nowadays!

This is just absolutely BEAUTIFUL... I want it!

Via www.thedieline.com

I Love Colour

I just can't help but love the clean crispness of White... It's my favourite!
But a little colour goes a long, long way.. So let the colour work commence...
You have to 'Love Colour', it makes everything beautiful (in small doses)!!

Room With A View..

The project's changing, as always, so i've done a full circle, right back to the beginning of the year, looking at postcards again...
Our little uni studio (with no windows) has now become my 'room with a view'... Even Mr. Sunshine payed a little visit today... Perfect!

So, here's a few new drawings..

Something Old, Something New..

Pen and paper are my friends, once again!

Lucy Brown Ceramics..

I came across the lovely work of Ceramic Artist, Lucy Brown this week...
I LOVE love LOVE it!!!!!

Check out her work via the link below..
http://www.lucybrownceramics.co.uk/gallery.html

Raising Money For Our Little Pot Of Pennies..

Fundraising for our upcoming degree show is going well...
We've been busy little bumblebees, working away to try and raise our £6000 target!
Naked calendars, DecTart bake sales, Xmas Fairs... Whatever next...

Dibble Dabble In Something Different!

Just reminding myself of some of the lovely things I've been doing this year..
I love this laser cut effect, so crisp and clean!

Ready, Set, Business Plan!

As of yesterday, I've traded in my hands on creative side for a business minded planner!
After just two days, I'm already missing the studio, all of the girly chit chat, and most of all, my clay!