Anne Barrell Ceramics

Come and see our work at the fabulous home of Rudyard Kipling @batemansnt in Burwash, East Sussex. I will be there demonstrating my technique of layering slips and underglaze on red clay on Friday 15th May and Saturday 16th May. Come and say hello 👋. National trust entrance applies. Having a great time sharing the old kitchen space with @connelly.linda @anniemccabeglass And @louisebellquilts #nationaltrust #studioceramics #visitcrafts #sussexguild

Member Monday - Anne Barrell If you had to tell someone what you did in one sentence, what would you say? I make painterly ceramic pieces with a maritime narrative. People connect with the stories of travel, safe harbours and stormy seas. What one part of what you do as a creative gives you goosebumps? It’s the making process, when I’m immersed in the work and in a flow state and the piece I’m working on is coming together. They are really paintings in a ceramic form. What are you working on in your business right now? So much! I have had a really exciting commission making prizes for a yacht regatta in July. I’m also working with a designer on a new swish website which will be launched just before I go to Craft Festival Bovey Tracey in June. I’m making new work for that and also I’m working on special collections for Baxters Gallery in Dartmouth (May) and Porthminster Gallery in St Ives (August). I’m currently Guest Artist for May at Shoreham Gallery and I’ve got a pop up at Batemans, the home of Rudyard Kipling, until 17th May with three other members of the Sussex Guild. Is there any one workshop / learning session from The Design Trust that stands out for you? Doing ‘Dream Plan Do’ really helps to keep me on track. There’s been more emphasis on looking after yourself recently and it’s so important to look after yourself first. When I get stressed I just say ‘It’s only pottery!’ I love being my own boss. What is the best piece of business / life advice you have ever been given? Life’s not a rehearsal, so take some risks, do what you really want to do and enjoy the journey. Also, sorry this is another one! Don’t dilute your work to make it ‘affordable’- it never works. @anne.barrell #tdtmembermonday

Making some mugs this afternoon. I’m getting ready for @craftfestival at Bovey Tracey Devon 12th to 14th June. It’s a brilliant, really buzzing show with tons of fantastic makers. I’m thrilled to have been selected again this year. I’m making lots of exciting big pieces but people do love to buy a mug and I sold quite a few last year. My stand is open on one side this year so I’m also really thinking about setting it up so people can come right in and look up close. #sgraffito #studioceramics #craftfestivalboveytracey #sussexguild #makingmugs

Did you know that there’s a fabulous community pottery in Eastbourne @eastbournestudiopottery ? I teach a few throwing classes there and we have some spaces starting next week on Tuesday afternoon 2-5pm (4 spaces)and Thursday evening 6-9pm (1 space). Courses run for six weeks and with small classes you get lots of individual help learning to throw on the potter’s wheel and in developing your skills. Email [email protected] to enquire. Spaces are not online yet so get in touch quick! Just a few minutes walk from the pier too🌞

My work is having a holiday in @shorehamartgallery for the merry month of May. Such a lovely friendly coastal gallery near Brighton. Pop along and see what’s on offer.

I’m at @batemansnt all day and I’ll be demoing painting with slips on clay. We are having a two week pop up shop at this amazing house. Lots of hand crafted work from fellow @thesussexguild and @thesussexguild.shop members @connelly.linda @anniemccabeglass and @louisebellquilts . Open until Sunday 17th May 4.30pm. #nationaltrust #handcrafted #ceramics

Work in progress Wednesday. Getting ready for lots of things….

All set up at The Henfield Hall with @thesussexguild and @thesussexguild.shop . Over 50 craftspeople. Open 10am to 5pm 18th and 19th April. Come and see our latest work. 🍰

Unloading the kiln ready to show at The Henfield Hall contemporary craft show with @thesussexguild and @thesussexguild.shop . Some new big pieces coming with me, but there are lots of little things too. There will be lots of fabulous makers from the Sussex Guild and also quality refreshments. Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th April 10am to 5pm both days. #studioceramics #dayout #handmade #highendcraft #sgraffito

First show of the year next weekend at The Henfield Hall north of Brighton with @thesussexguild and my lovely friends from @thesussexguild.shop . Having a little play around with these tiny vases and postcard plates. Open 10am to 5pm 18th and 19th April. There’s loads of fabulous crafts people. Check out The Sussex Guild website for further details and DM me for a free ticket 🎫. Also a cafe and garden….just in case that’s important 🧁🍰☕️🫖

Hurrah! Looking forward to this show next weekend. My first show this year. It’s a super busy year ahead and I’m excited to bring new pieces to Henfield. I just might have some things going in the kiln this week. Have a fabulous Sunday. The sun is shining here in Eastbourne 🌞. Henfield Hall. Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. 18th and 19th April. Loads of fantastic makers. And there’s even a cafe and outdoor tables. DM me for tickets 🎫 #craftshow #sussex #studioceramics #dayoutidea #maritimepottery

Getting ready to show at The Henfield Hall Comtemporary Craft Show next weekend 18th and 19th April. Coopers Way, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9DB. DM me for free tickets 🎫. 10am to 5pm both days. Loads of fantastic top quality crafts from @thesussexguild and members of @thesussexguild.shop . Apologies for the underwear 😁. #studiopottery #studioceramics #highendcraftsmanship #sgraffito