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Kiln taking shape
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Unfortunately, Svend and Brigitte no longer have access to Svend’s Kiln at Kigbeare. For more information, please contact the Oxford University Kiln at Wytham Woods. Find it on Instagram and Facebook. Many thanks, Svend and Brigitte
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Firing disaster at Kigbeare – April 2019
Firing disaster at Kigbeare – April 2019
by Brigitte Colleaux
The firing was scheduled for the end of April so from February to end of March, I was making pots to fill my stack in the kiln.
The kiln has five rows of steps on which we stack the pots and a row saggars at the very back for Svend’s celadon bowls. We rotate through the steps at each firing and this time I had the second step from the back. It does not get as much ash as the…
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It has been a long time since my last post; we have been busy making, firing, doing shows and sometimes having time off.
The team consists of Svend, Brigitte, Deborah, Rebecca and Pete. Joss has stepped down after two years at Kigbeare to start her own project at Powdermills Pottery.
Svend Bayer
Our friend, the photographer Vanessa Champion, who was nomitated as one of 100 heroines for founding PhotoAidGlobal, came to photograph the opening of the Kigbeare kiln in July 2018 : here is a short selection of her photos, there were more than 700 of them !
The day before we opened, we came to measure the wood that we had used.
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Vanessa also spent time photographing the pots in Svend’s showroom and him at work.
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Some nostalgia
The old kiln sheds at Duckpool
The big kiln shed at Duckpool
And finally, the opening of the Kigbeare kiln.
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And we had visitors from Australia, Steve Harrison and Janine King, Svend’s long time friends.
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Kiln Opening July 2018 It has been a long time since my last post; we have been busy making, firing, doing shows and sometimes having time off.
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Hi everyone,
As usual, Svend is having his annual pre-Christmas sale at Duckpool Cottage.
The dates are 24th November to 3rd December 2017.
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Pre-Christmas Sale at Duckpool Cottage Hi everyone, As usual, Svend is having his annual pre-Christmas sale at Duckpool Cottage. The dates are 24th November to 3rd December 2017.
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Svend’s 41st annual sale is taking place from 26th November to 4th December 2016 at Duckpool cottage, Sheepwash, EX21 5PW.
For more information, contact Svend on 01409 231 282.
A couple of sweet memories….
Last firing at Duckpool Svend's 41st annual sale is taking place from 26th November to 4th December 2016 at Duckpool cottage, Sheepwash, EX21 5PW.
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Firing of the small kiln - August Bank Holiday 2015
Firing of the small kiln – August Bank Holiday 2015
The small kiln has not been fired for a long time and is very damp. After having packed it, Svend preheated it with hard wood for a week, bringing the heat between 70 to 120C.
The crew was Svend, Charlie Collier who works at Wichford Pottery in Oxfordshire and Brigitte. Maddie Carragher of Kigbeare Studio and earthenware potter, Jennie Hale also came to help on the Friday together on the same…
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A few photos of Svend at "Art in Clay-Hatfield House " by James Hazelwood.
A few photos of Svend at “Art in Clay-Hatfield House ” by James Hazelwood.
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Exhibition of new work at the Contemporary Ceramics Centre
Exhibition of new work at the Contemporary Ceramics Centre
Private View Wednesday 1st April – 6pm to 8pm
Photo by Joanna Filer-Cooper
Svend Bayer was born in Uganda to Danish parents. After studying at Exeter University he worked with Michael Cardew at Wenford Bridge Pottery from 1969 to 1972 when he joined the Brannam Pottery in Barnsatple. He worked there as a thrower for a year. After travelling in the Far East, Asia and the U.S.A., he set up his…
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A selection of pots
A selection of pots
Photo-journalist Vanessa Champion came down to Devon to photograph Svend’s pots. Vanessa’s portfolio includes her work with performing artists and crafts people. She is also involved with charities and NGOs in Africa, India, Nepal and Europe.
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