Alvin F. IrvingImage GalleryItems for Sale
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2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Three Legged platter abstract 45cm, 2008. -
2008 - Lidded boxes, blue, half apple. Diameters approx. 5.5cm and 9cm. -
Medium abstract lustre lidded pot, height 115mm. Post and packing extra. -
teapot -
Teapot -
Green apple design thrown and hand painted lidded sugar pot height 13cm £42 plus p&p -
Blue Apple and Bramble Design - Small Teapot thrown & hand painted. Capacity approx. 1 pint height 115mm. 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 -
Small happy fish jug, height 77mm. Post and packing extra. -
2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Western Cumberland Vase h-44cm, 2008. -
Green apple design thrown & hand painted medium jug height 11cm £38 plus p&p -
2008 - Green, half apple. 31cm diameter. -
The ex-ray. Height 45cm. -
Le Chemin de Nulle Part Teapot.
Plus post and packing. -
Happy fish vase, thrown and hand painted with gold band. Height 22cm. Post and packing extra. -
Teapot -
Pair of small abstract design mugs. height 85mm. £30 per pair -
Medium abstract mug (b), 100mm. Post and packing extra. -
2008 - Charger, diameter 36cm. -
2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Medium happy fish jug, height 120mm. Post and packing extra. -
Medium Happy fish mug, 95mm high. Post and packing extra. -
The Salvation Teapot. Thrown and hand painted. Height: 39cm carriage extra -
Blue apple design thrown and handpainted medium jug height 11cm £38 plus p&p -
You can run teapot, 2008. -
Medium Abstract teapot.
post and packing extra -
Dish -
Medium Happy fish mug, 95mm high. Post and packing extra. -
Medium lustre jug, 115mm high, post and packing extra. -
2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Green apple design thrown & hand painted small jug height 8cm £25 plus p&p -
Butter bell - Brave New World. Diameter 16cm. -
Teapot -
Large teapot abstract pattern, thrown & hand painted. Capacity over 5 pints. Diameter of teapot chamber 22cm. height 165mm. Post and packing extra. -
Medium Happy fish jug, 118mm high. Post and packing extra. -
Medium Abstract mug, -
Medium abstract lustre mug, height 95mm. Post and packing extra. -
Medium abstract lustre mug,height 95mm. plus p&p -
Medium abstract lustre jug, height 120mm. Post and packing extra. -
Pair of small happy fish mugs, height 85mm. £30 per pair -
2008 - Large vase, green apple. Height 27cm. -
Fair well 20th Century. Height 39cm -
Teapot -
Blue apple design thrown and handpainted mug height 10.3cm £35 plus p&p
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
Potfest in the Park : Potfest in the Park 2015
July 24, 2015 to
July 26, 2015
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