22 august 2016
took the plunge and joined the 21st century and now on facebook as nigel matthews ceramics
took the plunge and joined the 21st century and now on facebook as nigel matthews ceramics
31 july 2016
installing the bruce mclean work "out of stoke" at cpa`s contemporary ceramics centre in london
7 july 2016
been invited as part of great northern contemporary craft fair to give a presentation of what design means to me as part of "design makes a difference" an event hosted by toast pr at the old granada studios in manchester, was a good evening and some interesting talks. Below is my design in a box
been invited as part of great northern contemporary craft fair to give a presentation of what design means to me as part of "design makes a difference" an event hosted by toast pr at the old granada studios in manchester, was a good evening and some interesting talks. Below is my design in a box
5 july 2016
the work is looking good........look out for the new facebook page coming in the next few weeks
the work is looking good........look out for the new facebook page coming in the next few weeks
23 april 2016
starting to make a new body of works for my exhibitions later this year
starting to make a new body of works for my exhibitions later this year
19 april 2016
delivered the tableware to chatsworth for the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire in time for the new opening of the holiday cottages at the end of may
delivered the tableware to chatsworth for the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire in time for the new opening of the holiday cottages at the end of may
29 march 2016
applied to exhibit at great northern contemporary craft fair later in the year and got in
applied to exhibit at great northern contemporary craft fair later in the year and got in
5 december 2015
spent the day doing raku firing for crafts council hey clay with jo ayre from the bcb, hope everyone who came along and had a go enjoyed it, was a good day and chatting to you all...enjoy your pots you made
photo by bcb
spent the day doing raku firing for crafts council hey clay with jo ayre from the bcb, hope everyone who came along and had a go enjoyed it, was a good day and chatting to you all...enjoy your pots you made
photo by bcb
10 november 2015
sadly out of the show tonight...when the sinks cracks game over, shame people didn't really get to see the work i do
photo dailmail.co.uk
sadly out of the show tonight...when the sinks cracks game over, shame people didn't really get to see the work i do
photo dailmail.co.uk
3 november 2015
fame at last.....got selected to do the great british pottery throw down, 1st episode tonight
photo by love productions
fame at last.....got selected to do the great british pottery throw down, 1st episode tonight
photo by love productions
21 august 2015
spent the weekend with bruce mclean making the plates, what a great man and had a brilliant time
photo by nigel matthews
spent the weekend with bruce mclean making the plates, what a great man and had a brilliant time
photo by nigel matthews
24 june 2015
met artist bruce mclean at bcb in stoke he is making plates and tiles for the bcb festival later in the year and i will be artist in assistance with him
met artist bruce mclean at bcb in stoke he is making plates and tiles for the bcb festival later in the year and i will be artist in assistance with him
17 january - 28 february 2015
got my work in an exhibition at the new school house gallery in york as part of the PH1 artists, many thanks to robert teed always a pleasure to exhibit with you
got my work in an exhibition at the new school house gallery in york as part of the PH1 artists, many thanks to robert teed always a pleasure to exhibit with you
5 october 2014
had a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire at my studio to look at the tableware i make they have commissioned me to make tableware for their new holiday cottages due to open next year on the chatsworth estate
had a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire at my studio to look at the tableware i make they have commissioned me to make tableware for their new holiday cottages due to open next year on the chatsworth estate
2 august 2014
conrans in london have been in touch and would like some of my work to put in their shop for part of the "best of britain" festival during september and october
conrans in london have been in touch and would like some of my work to put in their shop for part of the "best of britain" festival during september and october
11 july 2014
had a visit to my studio today from the Duke of Devonshire from Chatsworth to look at my work
had a visit to my studio today from the Duke of Devonshire from Chatsworth to look at my work
21 may 2014
went down to clerkenwell design week got my work in "the makings", did a you tube clip can be viewed on my profile page, thanks to nick wiltshire (also photos) did an interview for the art of bespoke with katie treggiden heres a link
http://www.theartofbespoke.com/inspiration/handmade-nigel-matthews-tableware/
went down to clerkenwell design week got my work in "the makings", did a you tube clip can be viewed on my profile page, thanks to nick wiltshire (also photos) did an interview for the art of bespoke with katie treggiden heres a link
http://www.theartofbespoke.com/inspiration/handmade-nigel-matthews-tableware/
25 february 2014
off to london to meet the Creative Co-op to do my photo shoot very exciting - wow what a great day , thank you to everyone involved and awarding the prize to me back in october it is very much appreciated, you can see the pictures on my gallery page, also in may will be at clerkenwell design week showing my work
off to london to meet the Creative Co-op to do my photo shoot very exciting - wow what a great day , thank you to everyone involved and awarding the prize to me back in october it is very much appreciated, you can see the pictures on my gallery page, also in may will be at clerkenwell design week showing my work
14 - 17 november 2013
been to art in clay in Farnham, great building, great people ...... enjoy your pots everybody
been to art in clay in Farnham, great building, great people ...... enjoy your pots everybody
14 october 2013
had a great time at Great Northern Contemporary Craft show in Manchester and was amazed to be awarded a prize from the Creative Co-op which consists of a professional photo shoot and help and guidance with PR
27 september 2013
launch night at the BCB in Stoke been volunteering for the last few weeks helping with the build
launch night at the BCB in Stoke been volunteering for the last few weeks helping with the build
9 july 2013
had a great week in Hatfield for art in clay with the first part of the week volunteering for the show setup which even if hard work is always enjoyable, exhibiting for the three days was also an interesting experience. Many thanks to Andy and Di for organising a great show as ever www.artinclay.co.uk
21 - 23 june 2013
first time exhibiting at earth and fire was a fairly daunting prospect having visited so many times. However it was a really good weekend and again sold many pots hope you all enjoying them, also got time to look at a lot of interesting and varied work www.earthandfireceramicfair.co.uk
first time exhibiting at earth and fire was a fairly daunting prospect having visited so many times. However it was a really good weekend and again sold many pots hope you all enjoying them, also got time to look at a lot of interesting and varied work www.earthandfireceramicfair.co.uk
21 - 26 may 2013
Chelsea Flower show
the stoke garden “Transformation” was awarded silver by the judges, the bricks and swag looked really good and gained quite a lot of interest so I’m pleased with the results, great work by everyone involved
photo by rhs.org.uk
Chelsea Flower show
the stoke garden “Transformation” was awarded silver by the judges, the bricks and swag looked really good and gained quite a lot of interest so I’m pleased with the results, great work by everyone involved
photo by rhs.org.uk
sunday 13 may 2013
I exhibited at Pots in the Peak this weekend it’s good to be local and i caught up with quite a few people I hadn’t seen for a while, lots of interest and quite a few sales so a good weekend all round thanks to all who purchased pots and hope you enjoy them
I exhibited at Pots in the Peak this weekend it’s good to be local and i caught up with quite a few people I hadn’t seen for a while, lots of interest and quite a few sales so a good weekend all round thanks to all who purchased pots and hope you enjoy them
saturday 23 february 2013
last year i was approached by British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) to undertake a commission to design a ceramic feature to be used in a show garden for the Stoke-on-Trent Garden Partnership's garden - 'Transformation' - for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in its centenary year in london in may. so i have been busy over the last few months designing and making a contemporary piece that includes traditional techniques and skills. as a result i have produced bone china bricks with hand crafted flowers made by Rita Ford and Jeanette Seabridge. this is an exciting project to be involved in.
as part of my commission for the Chelsea Flower Show and in conjunction with the BCB’s ‘Fired Up’ initiative - which aims to get ceramics back into local schools. i have delivered workshops and as a result young people from Stoke have been involved making their own flowers and bricks which will be used at the show.
http://www.britishceramicsbiennial.com/about/bcb-projects/ceramic-flowers-on-show-at-chelsea-flower-show/
had a mention in stokes newspaper the sentinel about my involvement in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Gardeners-grow-gold/story-18233133-detail/story.html#axzz2LoedbBvI
last year i was approached by British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) to undertake a commission to design a ceramic feature to be used in a show garden for the Stoke-on-Trent Garden Partnership's garden - 'Transformation' - for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in its centenary year in london in may. so i have been busy over the last few months designing and making a contemporary piece that includes traditional techniques and skills. as a result i have produced bone china bricks with hand crafted flowers made by Rita Ford and Jeanette Seabridge. this is an exciting project to be involved in.
as part of my commission for the Chelsea Flower Show and in conjunction with the BCB’s ‘Fired Up’ initiative - which aims to get ceramics back into local schools. i have delivered workshops and as a result young people from Stoke have been involved making their own flowers and bricks which will be used at the show.
http://www.britishceramicsbiennial.com/about/bcb-projects/ceramic-flowers-on-show-at-chelsea-flower-show/
had a mention in stokes newspaper the sentinel about my involvement in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Gardeners-grow-gold/story-18233133-detail/story.html#axzz2LoedbBvI
thursday 31 january 2013
i have been selected for potfest in the peak in bakewell in derbyshire and will be exhibiting again this year at art in clay both at hatfield and farnham.
i have been selected for potfest in the peak in bakewell in derbyshire and will be exhibiting again this year at art in clay both at hatfield and farnham.
tuesday 18 december 2012
i just been selected to show my work at earth and fire 2013 at rufford in nottinghamshire
i just been selected to show my work at earth and fire 2013 at rufford in nottinghamshire
friday 7 december 2012
i have been selected to show some new work as part of the "Be our Guest" exhibition at the oriel davies gallery starting next year in june. I am excited and looking forward to creating a new body of work for this.
i have been selected to show some new work as part of the "Be our Guest" exhibition at the oriel davies gallery starting next year in june. I am excited and looking forward to creating a new body of work for this.
saturday 17 november 2012
the look west exhibition at the oriel davies gallery starts today which includes my work, it runs until the 23rd january 2013 www.orieldavies.org
the look west exhibition at the oriel davies gallery starts today which includes my work, it runs until the 23rd january 2013 www.orieldavies.org
friday 5 october 2012
just seen my saucer and jugs in the november edition of house and garden magazine (page 39 is the saucer and 42 are the jugs) I am really pleased with the images thanks to ruth and the team and sarah hogan for the photographs.
just seen my saucer and jugs in the november edition of house and garden magazine (page 39 is the saucer and 42 are the jugs) I am really pleased with the images thanks to ruth and the team and sarah hogan for the photographs.
tuesday 11 september 2012
had a great time on saturday at the launch of 53 degrees north in york, well worth a visit with varied pieces of work. i was awarded a prize and again recieved lots of very postive feed back. got my photo in the york press newspaper and a report on the exhibition heres the link to it http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/search/?search=53+degrees+north
had a great time on saturday at the launch of 53 degrees north in york, well worth a visit with varied pieces of work. i was awarded a prize and again recieved lots of very postive feed back. got my photo in the york press newspaper and a report on the exhibition heres the link to it http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/search/?search=53+degrees+north
photo by Jo Hughes
thursday 23 august 2012
i will be exhibiting at art in clay in farnham on 17 and 18 november. a great event for getting that unique special christmas present.
www.artinclay.co.uk
i will be exhibiting at art in clay in farnham on 17 and 18 november. a great event for getting that unique special christmas present.
www.artinclay.co.uk
sunday 19 august 2012
went to the launch and private viewing of portal 2012 at llantarnum grange arts centre in south wales. friendly and helpful staff and a brilliant venue with some great graduate exhibits .....well worth a visit. my work was well curatored and once again a lot of interest in my work and even a sale!!!!! www.lgac.org.uk
went to the launch and private viewing of portal 2012 at llantarnum grange arts centre in south wales. friendly and helpful staff and a brilliant venue with some great graduate exhibits .....well worth a visit. my work was well curatored and once again a lot of interest in my work and even a sale!!!!! www.lgac.org.uk
thursday 9 august 2012
been awarded 2 prizes from staffordshire university firstly the 'g t mountford' prize for the best design in pottery (also awarded this in my first year) and the second award for the student in the faculty who has made the greatest contribution to the community, really pleased with both of those
friday 27 july 2012
today my work has been used in a photo shoot for the magazine "house and garden" and will be featured in the november edition
tuesday 24 july 2012
the craft centre and design gallery on the headrow in leeds have contacted me and would be delighted to display a collection of my work it will be on show from mid january 2013 www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk
monday 16 july 2012
been selected to exhibit my work at the school house gallery in york as part of the 53 degrees north exhibition another great opportunity for my work to be viewed by many people www.schoolhousegallery.co.uk
friday 13th july 2012
brilliant day just attended my graduation at trentham gardens in stoke
many thanks to caroline banks for featuring my work on her 1 minute blog website www.carolinebanks.co.uk
thursday 12th july 2012
been selected to the llantarnum grange arts centre to be part of their portal 2012 exhibition this will be a brilliant opportunity for my work to be viewed www.lgac.org.uk
sunday 1st july 2012
just got back from new designers had a fantastic week, thankyou to everyone that bought my pots I hope they give you as much pleasure as they gave me making them. It was great to talk to so many people who admired my work.
off to volunteer this week at a great event 'art in clay' at hatfield house heres a link to it http://www.artinclay.co.uk
friday 29th june 2012
while at new designers met ruth sleightholme from the magazine house and garden who mentioned me on her blog http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/design-interiors/2012/june/new-designers-2012 and also on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/House-Garden/154411984615983
thursday 21st june 2012
cheers to mike wolfe for the mention of my work yesterday in the sentinel (stokes daily newspaper) heres a link to it
http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/look-pioneers-proud-city-s-creativity/story-16420461-detail/story.html
friday 15th june 2012
welcome to my blog, it was the launch of the degree show today at university and heres what my work looked like,
it was a great night and thanks to everyone who came along
