Richard Dewar
Richard Dewar
I met Richard many years ago at an event for the Southern Ceramics Group. Richard was demonstrating to a group of us, showing us how he threw and assembled his pots. We normally met a few times a year and would enjoy a demonstration from a visiting potter, sharing a potluck lunch halfway through the day. I purchased this bowl after the demonstration, and it has been my fruit bowl for around 15 years now. I love the colours of the salt-glazed bowl, as well as the weight and texture that make it both practical and beautifully tactile, reminding me of that memorable day each time I use it.
Richard was demonstrating to a group of us. Showing us how he threw and put together his pots. We normally met a few times a year and would have a demonstration from a potter. We would share a Potluck lunch halfway through the day. I purchased this Bowl after the demonstration. It has been my fruit bowl for around 15 years now. I love the colours of the Salt Glazed Bowl.
About Richard Dewar
Richard and Justine Dewar live and work in Locoal-Mendon. The pottery sits in the quiet hamlet of Keryavec, reached by passing through the village of Le Clozo, where clear signs guide you the rest of the way. Richard trained as a ceramic artist at Bath and Harrow Schools of Art before opening his first studio in the Forest of Dean, UK.
After settling in France in 1979, Richard and Justine established their first French workshop in Avessac, Loire-Atlantique. In 2007, they built a new home and studio in Locoal-Mendon, Morbihan, creating a calm space for crafting salt-glazed, wood-fired stoneware and a select range of raku pieces. Their dedication to traditional techniques shines through each piece. Richard’s work has appeared in many exhibitions across Europe and beyond, including France, England, Germany, New Zealand and Japan, attracting collectors who appreciate fine craftsmanship.
Definition ofsalt glaze Richard Dewar
A stoneware glaze produced by vaporising common salt in the fire of the kiln, at the height of the firing, so the sodium in the salt reacts with the silicates of the ware. This forms a coating of glassy, acid-resistant mixed silicate of sodium and aluminium. The process creates a distinctive textured finish, adding depth, character and subtle variations in colour that make each piece wonderfully unique.
Link to Ricard Dewar’s Website http://www.dewarceramics.fr/
News 2020 Richard Dewar
News 2020
The year 2020 began with cooking in the large wood oven in Keryavec. Despite the storm and the rain, we are happy with the result. Many thanks to Jacky and Marie-Pierre for their help during the night! It was a memorable experience, full of laughter and teamwork, reminding us how community spirit can turn even challenging weather into a joyful and rewarding event. The aroma of freshly baked creations filled the air, making all the effort truly worthwhile.
January 07 – February 29 Exhibition of Ceramics by Richard DewarLe Courtil Locoal-Mendon Media Library
News 2019 Richard Dewar
February 19 – 26 Anagama cooking at Frank and Ellie Theunissen in Cordes-sur-Ciel with Alicia, Pep, Ann and Jan
April 27 – 28Le Printemps des ArtistesLocoal-Mendon
April 13 – June 23Exhibition: Instant TTerre et Terres, Giroussens
6 – 9 September TutorSpring Fever Ceramic event,Queensland, Australia
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High firing can achieve finishes that appeal to many potters. Yet, firing clay at temperatures of about 1300 degrees centigrade imposes demands on the clay, glazes and kilns used that are not a problem with lower firings. This work discusses the various considerations that need to be taken into account when working at these temperatures and shows the myriad of techniques and glazes that can be employed. It uses the work of an international group of artists to illustrate these methods, highlighting how careful control, creativity, and experimentation can produce remarkable textures, colours, and effects that are simply unattainable at lower temperatures. Stoneware (Ceramics Handbooks)
