51. Kiln Opening - Trying something new.... building a Village!

Throwback to May 23 Kiln opening which I've only now got round to editing and uploading! My first two years since I first picked up clay have been focusing mainly on throwing and some small projects of hand building with drape moulds. However I was keen to try my throwing clay to see how it handled with some hand building and also to try something different. I wanted to build my own little Far Forest Village with a church, little houses, barn and some trees. Something I could add to, different sizes and build on. My first attempt were a very simple form with no base but it inspired me to try some with a base and add detail of steps and flowers around the door and playing with texture. This kiln opening is the results of my developed village production including trees and forestry. Lots of tests in here, but testing out different glazes and textures. I can confirm that the incense burners were a failure! LOL. I didn't add a hole for the draft to be created! I tried to drill a hole in the back, one survived, the rest were casualties, and I have to admit did not really like them. So its fair to say, don't think I will be making more of those! I've since had so many requests for my Far Forest Village where people want to start a collection and add to it, so I've been trying our ore styles and took them to my craft fayres. Love how many people also love them, and that I can play and be creative but make each and every one different. Many also go through a third firing to add some gold lustre on highlights. Apologies for the delay in uploading, working my way through and hope to get back up posting weekly soon. Thanks as always for the encouragement, support and interest in my developing hobby that is my absolute happy place! Goal for 2024 is to get my website finished and maybe pluck up the courage to sell online. One step at a time LOL! #farforestceramics #potteryhouse #ceramichouse #ceramicvillage #potteryvillage #handbuilding #kilnopening #myhappyplace #potteryproject #potteryluminaire #luminaire #handmadeluminaire