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potters' mecca

My little girlie is almost back to normal - thanks for all your kind comments! On Monday she had to attend a session at the V&A in London. I went along so she'd have someone to lean on, to lug her backpack (heavy one!) and to treat her to some nice tucker before catching the train home.

Whenever I'm at the V&A I'm drawn to their vast ceramics section - it's a bit like a potters' mecca to me. A while ago on Pinterest I came across a plate on show at the V&A of a hare from the 15th century. I found it and it impressed me even more than the picture.


Whilst there, I remembered a mug I spotted on a previous visit. So this time, I made sure I didn't leave without a photo - I love a good laugh - :)))


I adore the colours and patterns of ceramics made in Syria between 1400 and 1500. Wished I could make something only half as nice!


Another exhibit that makes me chuckle as well as shudder is this stack of plates. They came out of the kiln looking like this. The supports had collapsed, causing the plates to touch and with the glaze hot and liquid they ended up well and truly stuck. Not a surprise I'd want ever!

Tucked away in a corner is this little figure of a boy with an almighty donkey head. I always find it a bit unnerving.


Well, that's enough from her at the museum. I've been back at work, hands covered in clay. Will hopefully have some pots to show you next week. x

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  1. I just had to click on your blog post - you are so right the little boy with donkeys head is somewhat unnerving!! Looks like you had an interesting visit:) Vicky

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    1. Yes, I did, Vicky. That little boy is soooo realistic, it's spooky.

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  2. Lovely pictures. You have made me want to go to the V&A. I haven't been for years.

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    1. I had a great time and when I got tired, sat in a study area reading and secretly munching my Riveata. Also popped into the museum shop. Full of lovely stuff. Tempted to do my Christmas shopping there this year ....

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  3. I feel ashamed to say I've never been to the V&A - I think I'd better go!

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    1. Oh there are lots and lots I haven't been to either .... ;)))

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  4. I have spent many an hour in the V&A in the past! I did spend most of my time in the textile section but the patterns and colours on the ceramics were also a draw too. Thank you for your views x

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    1. I try and avoid textiles ... makes me want to spend my hard earned cash ... ;))

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  5. Its lovely to delve into the past through its works of art and craft isn't it... not sure about the donkey headed boy though... :/ perhaps the joke has been lost in time! x

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  6. looks like you have picked up a lot of inspiration from your visit...

    glad to hear your little girl is much better x

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    1. Thanks Lucy. Must look at your latest creations on your blog and on Folksy :))) x

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  7. I've never been in the V&A either, but seeing the lovely things you've found make me very curious to go too. Glad your daughter is feeling better.

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    1. Yes, it's a real relief to have her back to her usual self. x

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  8. I've never been to the V&A but I'm not too far from London so I may well stop by during my next trip there. x

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    1. It's a great museum. Well worth visiting. Really do love that Baby Blanket you made. Thanks for sharing on your blog :)

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  9. Hi thank you for popping over to my blog :). I went to the V&A a few years ago to meet up with a group of artists. I'd like to go back again when I'm down in London. You asked about travelling journals - a travelling journal is a journal or pages which are passed from one artist to another over a period of time either in the UK or internationally (mine is travelling internationally over 12 months with 12 artists taking part)- each artists works on one page each. So at the end of the journey you end up with a journal/pages full of art.

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  10. So pleased to hear your daughter is on the mend. I've only been to the V&A once and that was several years ago. Keep meaning to go back whenever we're in London as it's a great museum xx

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  11. Yes, and they don't charge admission. Which is a real bonus ;)

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