Alvin F. IrvingImage GalleryItems for Sale
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Medium Abstract teapot.
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Fair well 20th Century. Height 39cm -
Butter bell - Brave New World. Diameter 16cm. -
Happy fish vase, thrown and hand painted with gold band. Height 22cm. Post and packing extra. -
Medium abstract lustre lidded pot, height 115mm. Post and packing extra. -
Medium Happy fish jug, 118mm high. Post and packing extra. -
Pair of small abstract design mugs. height 85mm. £30 per pair -
2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Teapot -
Green apple design thrown & hand painted medium jug height 11cm £38 plus p&p -
Pair of small happy fish mugs, height 85mm. £30 per pair -
Blue apple design thrown and handpainted mug height 10.3cm £35 plus p&p -
2008 - Large vase, green apple. Height 27cm. -
The Salvation Teapot. Thrown and hand painted. Height: 39cm carriage extra -
Medium lustre jug, 115mm high, post and packing extra. -
Blue apple design thrown and handpainted medium jug height 11cm £38 plus p&p -
2008 - Lidded boxes, blue, half apple. Diameters approx. 5.5cm and 9cm. -
Teapot -
The ex-ray. Height 45cm. -
2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Three Legged platter abstract 45cm, 2008. -
2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Le Chemin de Nulle Part Teapot.
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You can run teapot, 2008. -
Medium Happy fish mug, 95mm high. Post and packing extra. -
Small happy fish jug, height 77mm. Post and packing extra. -
- Le chemin de nulle part.Cumberland vase - large vase thrown and hand painted in underglaze colour, with lustres and platinum. Height: 45cm. carriage extra -
Medium Abstract mug, -
Medium abstract mug (b), 100mm. Post and packing extra. -
2008 - Green, half apple. 31cm diameter. -
Green apple design thrown & hand painted small jug height 8cm £25 plus p&p -
teapot -
2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Teapot -
Medium abstract lustre mug,height 95mm. plus p&p -
Dish -
Western Cumberland Vase h-44cm, 2008. -
Medium happy fish jug, height 120mm. Post and packing extra. -
2008 - Charger, diameter 36cm. -
Teapot -
Medium abstract lustre mug, height 95mm. Post and packing extra. -
Blue Apple and Bramble Design - Small Teapot thrown & hand painted. Capacity approx. 1 pint height 115mm. Post and packing extra. -
Medium abstract lustre jug, height 120mm. Post and packing extra. -
Green apple design thrown and hand painted lidded sugar pot height 13cm £42 plus p&p -
Medium Happy fish mug, 95mm high. Post and packing extra. -
Large teapot abstract pattern, thrown & hand painted. Capacity over 5 pints. Diameter of teapot chamber 22cm. height 165mm. Post and packing extra.
Contact Details
Studio: Carnforth, Lancaster, Lancashire, UK, LA5.Email:Availability: Visitors welcome by appointment only.
Joined on: 2007-05-08
Last Updated: 2013-11-28
Current Work
Current Work
Original thrown tableware and one off pieces specialising in pictorial imagery, hand painted with underglaze brushwork.
Current Available From:
The Clock House Community Gallery, Broughton in Furness, Cumbria
The Beach Hut Gallery, Kents Bank, Grange over Sands, South Cumbria
Lancaster Charter Market, Lancaster Museum, (Saturdays)
Other Information
Available for lectures, Demos, Workshops etc.
Current / Future Events
Current / Future Events
Barwick Hall : The Witherslack Group of Artists and Makers
September 10, 2016 to
October 09, 2016
Technical Information
Technical Information
Underglaze brushwork applied directly to the raw or bisque ceramic surface followed by electric glaze firing to 1140 oC
Background History
Background History
Lancaster Art College, 1969-74. Kendal Grammar School, 1964-69
1981 to present day, independent Artist & Ceramicist.
1979-80. Artist & Pattern Designer, Jersey Pottery.
1976-79. Artist & Pattern Designer Coalport China Ltd, Longton, Stoke on Trent
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2006, 2005, 2002, 1999. “Earth & Fire”, Rufford Craft Centre
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, etc. Potfest in the Park
2012 - 1999, “C.P.A. Autumn Show”, St. Edwards, Oxford.
2000. Corrymella Scott Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne.
1998. “SPEAKING OUT”, The Manor House, Ilkley, Yorkshire.
International
2004. “EUCECO”, Athens, Greece.
2001. “The Plate Show”, Touring Exhibition Curated by The Collins Gallery University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
2000. “Frechen International Ceramics Festival”, Frechen, Koln, Germany.
1999. “Loose Interpretations”,Celestial Seasonings, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A.
1997. “European Karamiek Markt”, Maaseik, Belgium.
Awards and Collections
Awards and Collections
2013 Potfest Prize Winner, Potfest in the Park, Hutton in the Forest
2013 Received the Potters' Vote for "The Exhibition on the Lawn", Potfest in the Park
2004.Euceco (1st European Ceramics Competition) Amaroussi, Athens, Greece.
1999. Loose Interpretations IV, Celestial Seasonings, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A.
1972. Royal Society of Arts, Bursary Competition (Tableware Design)
Collections:
The Metropolitan University of Manchester
The Potteries Museum, Hanley, Stoke on Trent.
The Celestial Seasonings Teapot Collection, Boulder U.S.A.
The Lancaster City Museum.
Publications
Publications
2005. “Teapots, Design & Making” by Steve Woodhead, A&C Black
2003. “The Ceramic Surface” by Matthias Ostermann, A&C Black
2003. “Potfest in the Pens x 10”
2000. “Potters” illustrated directory, The Craft Potters Association Great Britain
Work Styles
Work Styles
Earthenware
Thrown
Painterly
Vases & Bowls
Teapots
Sculptural
Kitchen & Tableware