Shaping Processes

Start Time

13:30

Running Time

1 Hour

Location

10 Munns of Gravesend

Event Type

Discussion

About the Event

Introduction

The talk will explore how traditional techniques in pottery and printmaking are used alongside new technologies, such as Dawn Cole’s recent exploration of 3D printing. It will highlight how adapting classic methods with innovative ideas and technology can lead to fresh creative possibilities.

Naomi Boyle, known as The Wonky Potter, and Dawn Cole, an award-winning printmaker, will give a short introduction to their practices and the techniques they use, followed by a discussion and Q&A session.

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Naomi Boyle
Naomi Boyle, known as The Wonky Potter, is a skilled ceramicist with a background in Fine Art and a BA from Central Saint Martins in Ceramics. Her approach connects traditional pottery to well-being. Her work celebrates the beauty of imperfection, with each piece embodying her unique philosophy: that creativity and self-expression can be powerful tools for personal growth and healing. Naomi’s pottery practice is rooted in self-reflection, and she actively engages with communities, using clay to foster connection and inner insight.

Dawn Cole
Dawn is a professional artist who works from her studio in Birchington, Kent. She uses archives to explore themes of recollection, memory and memorial working with both her own personal archives and national collections. Dawn’s work develops from extensive research and has a strong narrative content. Working primarily in print, her approach is concerned with the very nature of print; repetition, reversal, layering and serendipity, and every idea, technique and material is researched to ensure it’s significance to the completed works.

Event Information

This event is Free

Very limited numbers, first come bases

This event will interest artists, makers, and creatives curious about blending traditional and modern techniques in pottery and printmaking. It’s ideal for those inquisitive about how new technologies like 3D printing can transform classic crafts, as well as enthusiasts of ceramics and print looking for inspiration or insight into innovative practices. Students, educators, and anyone passionate about the intersection of art, technology, and community engagement would find this session especially rewarding.

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