Tim Bartell

The Last Post

of 2025 Usual service is resumed after some health issues, I wasn’t allowed to do anything strenuous lifting or anything that strained my stomach, this also included washing up, hoovering, making tea or housework. I was told all these things by the surgeon, who failed to mention getting beaten about the head. The workshop isContinue reading “The Last Post”

The last raku of summer

This will be on Sunday 28th of September, 10 am, 7 Ancton close Middleton on sea po22 6nd. Start 10 am . Summer is fading into Autumn .

BCAT

Bognor Coastal Art Trail This years trail is the biggest yet, 31 artists and crafts persons. Pick up a guide you will see them in Cafes, libraries, and of course on the trail pop into any venue just follow the signs. Come and take a look, you will be very welcome . Update on trailContinue reading “BCAT”

Safi Pottery town in Morocco

On holiday what do most people do, visit a pottery community of course. Essaouira is a coastal town 176 kilometers from Marrakesh and Safi is 121 kilometers north from there. The only way to get there was in a taxi, the road follows coast, miles of beautiful beach crying out for surfers, there was onlyContinue reading “Safi Pottery town in Morocco”

FIRST RAKU FIRING 25

Planned 3 months ago, we were very lucky with the weather . The firing was mainly to get some stuff ready for Bren’s Emsworth open studio weekends, though her venue had lost it’s roof to a fire the previous night. Bren bought two people , one non combatant and another, ( Linda ) who wasContinue reading “FIRST RAKU FIRING 25”

Pots for enactors that will only costrel the postage

Sadly i’m unable to volunteer at the Weald and Downland Museum any more . I have a number of pots that I would like to give away to anyone who wants them. I will have to charge postage or you can come and get them by arrangement. Telephone 07930356070. I am in possession of aContinue reading “Pots for enactors that will only costrel the postage”

LATE SUMMER FIRING

Planned for the Friday but cancelled due to weather, I decided the Saturday looked better in the forecast. The decision was a good one and Saturday turned out to be clear and very warm. I wanted/ needed to do this solo to increase my knowledge of the kiln. I needed to finish the firing beforeContinue reading “LATE SUMMER FIRING”

Summer Woodfiring ( Stoneware).

Just as spring follows winter see( spring woodfiring ), summer follows spring, I bet that was a revelation to 0.009 % of you. I had been making for this one since the spring, lots of bottles mugs, but nothing big. The middle of the kiln was filled with tiles needed to tile the wall behindContinue reading “Summer Woodfiring ( Stoneware).”

The next raku firing

The next passive smoking day will be Saturday 10th August, we shall be firing raku pots as well.

We are venue 20, http://www.bognorcoastalarttrail.co.uk for further details. A very warm ( we hope for sunshine) awaits you .