JCS Ceramic Sculpture Blog

Out of Town for ten days.

jcsceramics — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:19:56 +0000

Visiting the beautiful island of Lamu..

A Piece of Cucu’s Heart.

jcsceramics — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:57:13 +0000

A note to the reader; click each picture for greater detail the story is from top left to right; enjoy.

A morning at Kazuri Beads.

jcsceramics — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:41:16 +0000

Today we decided to visit Kazuri Beads (www.kazuribeads.com) in the heart of Karen Blixen Country, famous for her book Out of Africa. Down leafy tree lined vibrant green lanes is a special little place started by Lady Susan Woods who employed all her skills to create a fantastic set up, still going strong today, making ceramic beads. Employing over 350 single Mothers Kazuri has gone from strength to strength export now making up over 75% of their market.
We were given a guided tour of the factory by a lovely gentleman. They make their own clay and have bought in several machines from potteries that are closing in the UK.
Whilst I love the unglazed work and the fact that Kazuri helps so many people I do feel very opposed to the commercial finishing finding the glazes too glossy.

A Morning with Abraham, potting in Kenya.

jcsceramics — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:13:33 +0000

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In the Middle of Africa, Pottery

Anybody visiting Nairobi is more than welcome for lessons at the co-operative, with old man Abraham it is a wonderful experience and the co-operative would love the support. Contact Jemma 0727772823. Or jemmanyagah@mac.com.

A retreat would be a fun idea we are thinking of organizing one, keep you posted.

My Work by Janie S

jcsceramics — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:17:01 +0000