Workshops spring

Finally I have taken some time to take out the calender and plan a few workshops in my studio. You can find the new dates on the workshop tab on the right hand side.

I have a new workshop which is called 'working with transfers'. In this workshop we'll use different pieces of colored ceramic paper to make collages on existing tableware. The idea is to create your own set of tableware. You need to buy and bring your own tableware since I don't know what everyone's taste is. You can buy brand new tableware or go to a second hand shop and choose some pieces that you like. I think about teapots, bowls, plates, cups,... Or if you like, you can buy tiles in the hardware store and make your own set.

But in case that you would like to have your own designs printed onto ceramic paper, you can let me know in advance and I'll bring you in contact with the company who does that or I can order them for you. Here is how you need to prepare your artwork:
All A3 sheets will have an unprintable border around the sheet. If you are preparing the sheet in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator you will need to ensure the document size is 28cm x 40.5cm This will allow us to print the work without any image cropping. Image resolution should be 300dpi for good quality reproduction. They can only except JPEG high level format.

Please note that the material cost nor the shipping cost is included in the price since it depends if you like to buy a material package or have your own transfers printed. I will fire all work after the workshop and send it to you or you can come and pick it up. Shipping depends on how heavy the things are that you bring. You can check the prices per weight on the Belgian post site.

If there are any more questions about this workshop, please contact me for further information.

Here's a little sneak preview on our new collaborative work with transfers...

Collaboration work in progress

While Anna has finished her part of the job, I'm waiting for the transfers to arrive so that I can start testing 'em. Can't wait for their delivery later this week and make the first samples!
Above you can see a postcard that Anna designed especially. When you order a piece of this new collection you will get it for free. Always nice to get a bonus! :)

Collaboration work in progress

Another sneak preview on what Anna & I are up to soon...
This tableware is not made by me but we loved it so decided to work with existing stoneware. And it's a big time saver for me too! :)
Put this together with last blogpost and you can get an idea what it will look like.
We're excited! :)

Collaboration work in progress

                                      images by Anna (LilaRubyKing & afjewellery)

A while back I told you that Anna & I are working on a new line. I asked Anna to send me some images of her sketchbook so that I could treat you with a sneak preview. We're excited about what we'll be doing next. I love the work that Anna did so far. Whales, waterbirds, sea dragons, krill, bubbles,...
All animals of the big blue! Can you wait? :)

Open studio day - vrij atelier

Have you worked with porcelain clay before and are you longing for some more play?
I had people ask me if they could come and play with some clay so I gathered that an open studio day would be appropriate. I have an open studio day planned on the 23rd of February where you can come and play as much as you like. You can use my table, tools, clay and I'll be around for when you want to ask stuff. It's not a workshop so I don't do a lot of explaining as I'll be working on stuff too.
And you'll meet my little studio assistant who's very good at keeping me off working! ;)
After the open day I fire all the work and send it to you.
If you are interested, please send me an e-mail and I'll send you the details of the day (time & costs).

Heb je al eerder met porseleinklei gewerkt en wil je graag wat meer spelen?
Mensen vroegen me of ze een keertje gewoon konden komen om te spelen dus ik dacht dat een vrij atelier wel leuk zou zijn. Dus ik heb een vrij atelier gepland op 23 februari. Je kan dan komen spelen zoveel als je wil. Je mag gebruik maken van mijn tafel, gereedschappen, klei en ik ben aanwezig als je dingen wil vragen. Het is geen workshop dus ik geef niet veel uitleg want ik ga zelf ook aan de slag die dag. En je kan dan ook kennismaken met mijn kleine atelier assistent die me serieus van mijn werk houdt. ;) Na de open dag bak ik alles af en stuur het op met de post.
Als je interesse hebt, stuur me dan een e-mail en ik stuur jou de details van de dag (tijd & kosten).

New North Story rings

I made these rings a long time ago but never took the time to photograph them and put 'em in my shop. I came across them the other day and thought that I better do something with them.
They are in my Etsy shop now... More designs will follow soon!

Happy production

I made a big batch of Happy girls for the Fashion Museum in Hasselt. They have a jar of them in the museum shop and every time when there's a new exhibition I go and fill up the pot. Most of the time, all happy colors have dissapeared so I made more of those this time. It's a happy job to do. :)