Moyra Stewart Ceramics North Fife

Moyra Stewart Ceramics North Fife. Examples Raku ware fired and plunged into shredded paper, a Japanese technique that produces extraordinary metallic colours.

Steeple Arts Raku

Steeple Arts Newburgh North Fife. Yesterday, Moyra Stewart a studio holder and potter Raku fired pieces and tested various glazes which when conditions are just right in the firing, temperature, surrounding atmosphere, the metal oxides are reduced to their original metallic colours giving amazing lustrous qualities.

Moyra transferring a red hot 960c raku ceramic bowl onto a bed of shredded paper which is then covered with more and the whole sealed with an inverted cover to exclude oxygen. Raku clay is a mixture designed to withstand thermal shock of which it has plenty.

The outcome of this particular firing. It's a fabulous technique and anyone interested could benefit from reading the publication below.

Ceramicists searching for new ways to fire their creations now have a wealth of options. Authors James Watkins and Paul Wandless, along with a group of distinguished artisans, demonstrate in detail how to build low-cost, low-tech, yet high-quality kilns and varied firing techniques. The plans range from an easy, affordable and versatile Raku Kiln to a unique wood-fuelled Downdraft Stovepipe Barrel kiln. These clever devices make it possible to produce rich surface effects from alternative reduction firing techniques. In addition to showing the basic procedures for using each kiln, easy-to-follow directions for many fast-fire methods unfold in color photographs: you'll see how to achieve terra sigillata surfaces with direct chemical application and how to do traditional crackle-glaze raku and smoke finishes.Alternative Kilns and Firing Techniques: Raku - Saggar - Pit - Barrel (Lark Ceramics Books)

Makers Market The Steeple Newburgh North Fife

Today at The Steeple Arts studios and project space in Newburgh North Fife. A tremendously successful Makers Market took place. Thanks largely to the promotion by Twist and Fibre Craft Studios.
Those who displayed were:- Jim Shears, Gavin and Nicola Burnet, Feltastic, Bruce Shaw, John McWilliams, Jacqueline Keronka, Sarah Jacobs, Moyra Stewart, Chris Drewer, Barnie Maggio, Josephine Gillespie, Ruth Atkinson, Caroline John, Jean Calder, Sue Davis, Budzi Bags with excellent beverages, soups, cakes etc provided by Hatters Tearoom of Newburgh.




















Makers Market The Steeple Newburgh North Fife.

Art Open Day North Fife

Steeple Arts Studios with artists Moyra Stewart, Nick Moss and an installation by Keun Joung Lee. Open Day in Newburgh North Fife Scotland.


Keun Joung Lee’s installation explores the theme of sustainable development by using a flight of origami birds suspended over a heap of soil to comment on the fragility of life. She says: The art work explores the beauty of nature and demonstrates how fragile life is.

North Fife History. Cupar: A History History of North Fife Cupar. North Fife Property. Tour Scotland. North Fife Maps. St.Andrews and East Fife: Cupar, Anstruther and Crail (Explorer) Rent a Cottage in North Fife Scotland.

Makers Market Newburgh June 2010

The Steeple, 67 High Street, Newburgh, North Fife. Venue of the Makers Market.

It was busy.


Eilidh Borland, Website. Blog.

Carol Storm, Textile Artist. Tel: 07852 372944. Website.

Clay and Glass. Tel: 01337868188. Website.

Dominique Robertson of Dohlala Design. Tel: 01334 828565. Website.

Jean Calder of Di lana, Knitwear. Tel: 01250 873433. Email: dilana@talktalk.net Website:

Jim Shears, Blacksmith. Tel: 01337 827761.

Josephine Gillespie, Artist. Tel: 01382 542810. Web. Exhibiting at the Pittenweem Arts Festival 2010. 7-15 August. 6 East Shore.

Margo Baird, handmade crafts, jewellery, fused glass, Dinner Parties, Shooting and Fishing parties catered for. Tel; 07941288403.



Moyra Stewart. Ceramics. Studio 4, The Steeple, Newburgh, KY14 7HP. Tel: 01337 828454. Web.

Syrah Jay, Felt Jewellery & Knitted wear. Tel: 07762850317. Email: syrahjacobs@aol.com

Suzanne Davis, Guellida Ceramics, Tel: 01577 830007. Email: sue@guellida.co.uk

Liz Coulter of Tanglewool, Knitwear handcrafted in Scotland. Tel: 01764 664592

John Mc William of weaversknowe woodcraft, Tel: 01337 828512. Email: weaversknowewoodcraft@hotmail.com

Marysia Lachowicz, Artist in residence at The Steeple. Photographer. Website: www.marysia.co.uk Blog.

Ruth Atkinson, Lino Prints and wood engravings. Tel: 01887 820105. ruth0atkinson@yahoo.co.uk

Marianna Lines of Stoneline Designs

Anne Kennedy and Rhona Kirkpatrick of Kiltearn Crafts. Ceramics, prints and photographic cards.

Anne Miller of Tattieboggle Designs. Handcrafted Chainmaille & Lampwork Jewellery. Tel: 01337 842182, Email: anneofscots@yahoo.co.uk
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