Sally Bettridge & Colin Underhay

Oak bench & Jugs. Wood & Ceramics

Colin Underhay.
After graduating from college with a Degree in Graphic design in 1980 I spent the next ten years working as an illustrator and model maker. By the early nineties I had switched to working with wood, mostly on traditional timber framed buildings and larger structures. Recently I have gone back to designing and making sculptural benches and forms as well as turning. These pieces are predominantly constructed from local English oak incorporating the natural curves and characteristics of the wood itself. I will demonstrating each day of the Open Studios using a variety of woods and techniques.
Sally Bettridge.
I trained as a production thrower and so my wheel is my most precious tool. I am showing a range of slip decorated, high fired earthenware forms which explore my love of the fluidity of traditional coloured slip decoration. The decoration of this soft surface is inspired by nature through photographs, found objects and drawings which combine with the language of thrown pots. I employ the traditional techniques of throwing and slip trailing to make my pieces in batches of the same form.
I also make a range of garden pots and I always have a new project or set of work to show each year for Open Studios and will be demonstrating a range of techniques throughout Open Studios.

Contact

Woodbine. 13 Charles Street
Wash Common
Newbury
RG14 6QP
From the A43 turn into Battery End, then Charles St. We are on the LHS.
Opening Dates and Times
Dates for May (11am to 5pm except where indicated below): 
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