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YORK OPEN STUDIOS 2019

I'm delighted to announce that I have once again been selected to take part in York Open Studios.

Dates for your diary: Weekends of 6th, 7th April and 13th, 14th April 2019.

https://www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk/

EVENTS
Out and About
I’ve quite a few events lined up for the summer. If you’re around come and say hi!

26-28 July 2019
Baldersby Park, Topcliffe,
North Yorkshire

https://deershedfestival.com/

YHA York, Family Fun Day
3 August 2019
York Youth Hostel, 42 Water End, Clifton, York YO30 6LP

https://www.facebook.com/events/809871446049217/

7-8 September 2019
Fangfoss, near York
YO41 5QG

https://www.facebook.com/Fangfest/

Plus Etsy Team York 28 September and Hovingham Market 5 October! Further info to follow...

FANGFEST 2018!

A Celebration of Traditional Crafts - 1 & 2 September 2018

I'm delighted to be taking part in Fangfest 2018. A great family day out - Fangfoss near York (Satnav YO41 5QG).

Including ... Pottery Demonstrations, Rocking Horse Carving, Traditional Pole Lathe, Wool Spinning, Fired Glass, Archery, Basket Making, Flower Festival and loads more..

www.facebook.com/fangfest

York Open Studios 2018

The workshop is (nearly) tidy, cakes are
ready and there's plenty of nice green
wood to play with.

Can only mean one thing -
York Open Studios is nearly upon us!!

Woodwyrm Prize Draw
Complete an entry slip when visiting over the weekends and you
could win a Woodwyrm spoon!

York Open Studios
Sign up to our newsletter and complete our survey for the chance
to win a £50 voucher to spend with any York Open Studios Artist.

For further info and directions check out Dave Atkin (Venue 54).

www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk

A Celebration of Thrift!

I'm doing my first demo of the year in February at St Nicks Environment Centre. It's a great setting and should be a fun afternoon.

Date for Your Diary! York Open Studios 2018

York Open Studios 2018
I'm delighted to have been chosen to take part in York Open Studios 2018!!

The event will take place over two weekends; 13/14/15 and 20/21 April 2018. During this time I will be opening up my workshop at the bottom of the garden and demonstrating spoon carving from start to finish!

Further information to follow.

Ryedale Folk Museum shop!

The lovely folk at Ryedale Folk Museum have put my spoons in their gift shop.

A great museum in the beautiful surroundings of Hutton le Hole,
North Yorkshire.

www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

Another date at York River Art Market

York River Art Market

Took part in the York River Art Market. A great event with lots of different artists - not to be missed!
Runs every Saturday until 2 September along Dame Judy Dench Walk.

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Playing with clay

Having a go at throwing a pot. In the capable hands of Lee the Potter Man. Was great fun and will definitely be having another go. Cheers Lee.

Lee Steele - Ceramic Artist

After studying 3D design at York College of Further & Higher Education I went on to run my own pottery studio and gallery in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire and have subsequently worked in schools, colleges and specialist care settings for over 15 years, teaching and inspiring students of all abilities and ages to “have a go”.

My own interests and inspirations include historical pottery, specifically Early Medieval which is born of many years as a historical re-enactor taking part in Late Roman, Saxon and Viking events both throughout the UK and in Norway.

My studio ceramics are often inspired by the natural and industrial landscape and display my love of texture and exploration of the ways in which texture can alter the form and shape of a piece.