MARION VALDERAfter
raising a family and teaching in schools in the
Westcountry for many years, I decided to develop my long
standing love of ceramics by enrolling in a course of
formal study. I have a keen interest in history and
archaeology, and many of the forms of my work have been
greatly influenced by pre-historic pottery as well as the
simple yet dynamic shapes created by craftsmen of less
sophisticated cultures. But for me the greatest appeal is
in the process by which clay is turned into enduring
ceramic. I am fascinated by the patterns caused by heat,
smoke, flame, and the variations thereof which can be
introduced by resist materials and the addition of
various chemicals. I take great delight in orchestrating
the firing, and the unknown, unexpected and spontaneous
results contribute in great measure to the creative
euphoria I have come to experience as a practitioner in
this medium.
CURRICULUM
VITAE
| EDUCATION |
| 1994-96 |
Plymouth
College of Art and Design
National Diploma in Design Ceramics
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| 1975-79 |
College
of St Mark and St John, Plymouth
B.Ed (Hons) Modern Languages
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| EMPLOYMENT |
| 1980-94 |
Teacher
of Modern Languages
Cornwall County Council
Devon Area Education Authority
|
| 1995 |
Voluntary
assistant at adult education ceramics class for
senior citizens
Voluntary assistant to working potter
|
| 1996 |
Holiday
assistant in working pottery, throwing and
helping with Raku demonstrations
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| EXHIBITIONS |
| 1995 |
'Inspired
Dimensions" Theatre Royal, Plymouth,
December 1996
|
| 1996 |
Church
House Designs, Congresbury. Summer Exhibition.
June 1996 Royal William Yard, Plymouth. Summer
Exhibition. June1996
College of St Mark & St John, Plymouth. June
- July 1996
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| GALLERIES |
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The
New Millennium Gallery, St. Ives. Cornwall
The Cry of the Gulls, Fowey, Cornwall
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| INTERESTS |
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Membership of Westcountry
Potters Association
Plymouth Archaeological Society
Plympton Painting Group
Kingsbridge Art Club
Exhibition Secretary, Plymouth Arts Club
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