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Make & Do: New Potter’s Wheel class with Studio Dot
04 Aug

Make & Do: New Potter’s Wheel class with Studio Dot

Catherine Mugonyi1 CommentGuide, Visual Arts & Exhibitions, ,
Stephanie Cottle heads over to Studio Dot to chat with Mike Cassidy ahead of a series of relaxed pottery wheel sessions taking place at Aunty Social this August. Mike’s genuine enthusiasm for pottery is immediately evident in his Blackpool home. Beautifully glazed ceramics perch on almost every shelf. As we chat over his dining room table my only regret is having declined a brew, while Mike sips from a gorgeous, earthy, handmade mug. Conversation flows effortlessly between Mike, Kelly and me as I learn more about Studio Dot. This creative partnership, forged by Mike and Kelly, has produced a diverse…
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Make! Craft! Live! The Halloween Crafternoon Tea Party
26 Oct

Make! Craft! Live! The Halloween Crafternoon Tea Party

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions, , , , ,
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On their 50th anniversary, the Crafts Council has announced that they have selected Blackpool's Aunty Social as a Make! Craft Live! partner. The Crafts Council celebrates this special birthday from October 2021 to October 2022 with a season of nationwide exhibitions, learning events, fairs, and digital activities that celebrates the value of craft to empower, enrich and connect our society. These craft activities will take place at venues across the UK such as craft studios, museums, galleries, schools and community centres. Aunty Social is pleased to be selected as one of the Crafts Council’s partners. Working together we will…
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Meet the Maker: Iz Durose from PotBound
06 Sep

Meet the Maker: Iz Durose from PotBound

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions, , , , ,
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Not long ago, in the middle of lockdown, Iz Durose found that collecting and looking after houseplants had given her purpose, happiness and mental stability in such an unpredictable time. Having carried out lots of research on the huge list of mental and physical benefits of having houseplants, Iz wanted to share the joy that she had discovered with anyone she could. Meet Iz Durose from PotBound.   What drew you to plants and painting plant pots? I started to use the plant pots as a way to create bespoke artwork, not only because it came hand-in-hand with the houseplants, but because…
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