Ian Siragher
07900 206100
Having spent many years in business, first banking, then running my own company, I have decided to take a different track.
Having come to ceramics late in life I am fascinated by the sheer range of opportunities clay offers.
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An allied interest in 3D printing was the other factor that confirmed that my life would be taken over by clay.
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Each day is a journey of discovery, exploring the challenges and solutions that 3D printing combined with slip casting offers is a fascinating experience.
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Working with clay is fulfilling, but the other aspect that makes this an exciting experience is the opportunity to join the community of ceramicists.
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I am now part of The Prior Arts Group, also Anglian Potters and the CPA, where the varied range of people, talents and interests is life-affirming and enriching.
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Claudine Fiche
After over 25 years as a Modern Languages teacher and collector of ceramics, I decided to work part-time to become a maker. I practise hand-building and throwing techniques, and have enjoyed expanding my skills to include slip casting for the Ceramafacturers.
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I enjoy throwing because it is challenging, and it is always rewarding when the final result matches my expectations,... which is rare!
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Hand-building is very varied and more relaxing, the main challenge coming with the glazing process.
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Glazing adds a whole new dimension of challenges to the work, the range of possibilities (for success and failure!) being almost infinite.
Ian introduced me to slip casting and I enjoy every stage of the process, from mould-making, casting, fettling and glazing. But, each stage is a risk, and we often joke that there are at least four chances to wreck the piece during the making process!
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Ian's constant experimentation with new shapes and the opportunities from slip casting ensures that the work does not become repetitive. I have also designed a number of my own moulds, which have become firm favourites with our customers.
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