Meet the Artists of Whangarei Heads Arts Trail - Easter 2017
Sheila Blackburn - I began working with clay many years ago as an Art teacher in England. For me it represents a medium that gives visual and tactile pleasure both in the making and in the appreciation of the finished work. Now I have my own small studio here in Whangarei, New Zealand, and the time and enthusiasm to explore ceramics in a whole variety of ways.
My work has developed through experimentation and the often painful process of trial and error. I work mostly with paperclay which I make myself. I use this for Raku, pit firing, slip casting and stoneware glazed work. Every new piece is a journey of discovery. My work has a wide variety of surface finishes including burnishing or terra sigillata, glaze and occasionally paint.
In producing Raku and pit fired ware I try to embrace the philosophy of Wabi - Sabi. which tells us to embrace imperfection, and seek beauty in the marks that show the journey of the works through fire and life. Often work does not come out as expected and it is important to accept the finish for what it is and not to condemn it for not being as 'expected'.
See my work on: www.nookpottery.co.nz...
Also check out the WHAT website at www.whangareiheadsartstrail.org.nz...
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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.8% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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