Helena Brennan

Artist Potter Specialising in Hand Thrown Porcelain

St.Patrick’s Weekend Teapot Making at Helena’s Studio near AVOCA

Demonstration


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On Thursday 15th of March 2012 and Friday 16th and Monday 19th there will be a demonstration of porcelain teapot throwing, assembling, glazing and firing at Hazel Cottage studio. 9.30AM-4.30PM

Cost €250.00……Phone to book 0402 35225 & 0863997498 or Email: studio@helenabrennan.com

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Review in Ceramic Ireland magazine

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Ceramic Ireland magazine Winter 2011  which came out at the end of last year has the review of my  Porcelain Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland in June 2011.

Exhibition 2011 Dublin

 

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Introduction to Helena Brennan’s studio work

Studio


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Hi there..this is my first blog….I am blogging to spread the news of my kiln firings and experiments by publishing photos of the most successful pieces as they come from the kiln- warm like new laid eggs. After 40 years making in Dun Laoghaire last Autumn (2009) I built a high firing gas catenary arch kiln by my cottage studio near Avoca. I have had 12 firings and successfully made both stoneware and translucent porcelain. Firing the pots in a smoky atmosphere to 1265degrees centigrade over 12 hours and using copper oxide in the glaze recipe has given me lime green to damson and cherry red on the one piece. I find this very beautiful as it evokes a evening sky and yet will last for thousands of years and can be handled daily as you sup your coffee or tea.

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