Alvin F. IrvingImage GalleryItems for Sale
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Medium Abstract mug, -
The Salvation Teapot. Thrown and hand painted. Height: 39cm carriage extra -
Large Green Apple design Vase Lustre Ht. 25cm. Plus postage -
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Large Abstract Porcelain Mug (a) Ht. 12cm. Plus post & packing -
BOTTLE No.14 Height 20cm Width 21cm These new pieces are numbered for cataloguing as they emerge from my kiln. So in the first firing each piece was numbered from 1 to 9, from the 2nd firing 10 to 16, and so on for subsequent firings. Each piece is unique not only in appearance, but also the clay technique and surface application" -
Medium abstract lustre lidded pot, height 115mm. -
Small Abstract Box. Ht.5.5cm. Plus post & packing -
Medium Happy fish jug, 118mm high. -
Pair of small abstract design mugs. height 85mm. £30 per pair -
Le Chemin de Nulle Part Teapot -
Red Fish Porcelain Lidded Pot Ht.10cm Post and packing extra -
Red Fish Porcelain Jug, medium Ht.10.7cm Post and packing -
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Large Abstract Porcelain Mug (a) Ht. 12cm Plus post & packing -
LIDDED FORM No.10 Height 11.5cm Width15cm. These new pieces are numbered for cataloguing as they emerge from my kiln. So in the first firing each piece was numbered from 1 to 9, from the 2nd firing 10 to 16, and so on for subsequent firings. Each piece is unique not only in appearance, but also the clay technique and surface application" -
BOTTLE No.12 Height 16.5cm Width 18.2cm. These new pieces are numbered for cataloguing as they emerge from my kiln. So in the first firing each piece was numbered from 1 to 9, from the 2nd firing 10 to 16, and so on for subsequent firings. Each piece is unique not only in appearance, but also the clay technique and surface application" -
Teapot -
Blue apple design thrown and handpainted mug height 10.3cm -
Pair of small happy fish mugs, height 85mm. -
2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Blue apple design thrown and handpainted medium jug height 11cm -
Teapot Grey Abstract Ht. 13cm Plus postage -
Medium abstract lustre mug,height 95mm. -
teapot -
Butter bell - Brave New World. Diameter 16cm. -
2008 - Lidded boxes, blue, half apple. Diameters approx. 5.5cm and 9cm. -
Medium abstract lustre mug, height 95mm. Post and packing extra. -
Teapot -
2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Medium abstract lustre jug, height 120mm. -
Le Chemin de Nulle Part Teapot -
Green apple design thrown and hand painted lidded sugar pot height 13cm £42 plus p&p -
Green apple design thrown & hand painted small jug height 8cm -
Western Cumberland Vase h-44cm, 2008. -
2008 - Green, half apple. 31cm diameter. -
Teapot -
Happy fish vase, thrown and hand painted with gold band. Height 22cm. Post and packing extra. -
Green apple design thrown & hand painted medium jug height 11cm -
Three Legged platter abstract 45cm, 2008. -
Blue Apple and Bramble Design - Small Teapot thrown & hand painted. Capacity approx. 1 pint height 115mm. -
Blue Fish Porcelain Jug, medium Ht.10.50cm 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. -
2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Le Chemin de Nulle Part Teapot. -
Abstract lustre bowl. Diameter 19.5cm plus post & packing -
You can run teapot, 2008. -
Dish -
Fair well 20th Century. Height 39cm -
Lidded Pot Blue Apple design Lustre Diameter 20cm. Plus postage -
2014. Tea Caddy of Eternity -
Small Green Abstract Jug. Ht.9.8 Post and packing extra -
The ex-ray. Height 45cm. -
2008 - Charger, diameter 36cm. -
Medium Abstract teapot. -
Teapot -
2008 - Large vase, green apple. Height 27cm. -
Small happy fish jug, height 77mm. -
- 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 (b), 100mm. Post and packing extra. -
Abstract Porcelain Jug ,medium Ht.13.5cm Post and packing extra -
Medium Abstract teapot. -
Large Green Apple Design Storage Jar. Creamware Ht.19cm. Post and packing extra (Painted Ceramics demonstration Tent Art in Action 2016) -
Small Green Abstract Jug. Ht.7.5cm 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: 2018-04-16
Current Work
Current Work
Original thrown tableware and one off pieces specialising in pictorial imagery, hand painted with underglaze brushwork.
New Work: "In 2015 Alvin was sent an image asking he was the maker of a textured stoneware bottle bought at auction in Malvern along with some of Michael Cardews work. This bottle was one of no more than 50 experimental textured stoneware pieces I made in the late 1990's.
Current Available From:
The Beach Hut Gallery, Kents Bank, Grange over Sands, South Cumbria
Upfront Gallery, Nr Hutton-in-the-Forest, Unthank, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TG
Other Information
Available for lectures, Demos, Workshops etc.
Current / Future Events
Current / Future Events
Harley Gallery : Earth and Fire 2018 at Harley Gallery
June 22, 2018 to
June 24, 2018
Art in the Pen (Skipton) : Art in the Pens 2018 - Skipton
August 11, 2018 to
August 12, 2018
Art in Clay - Hatfield House : Art in Clay 2018
August 17, 2018 to
August 19, 2018
Keramisto : Keramisto Ceramics Fair in Holland
September 15, 2018 to
September 16, 2018
Barwick Hall : The Witherslack Group of Artists and Makers
September 15, 2018 to
October 14, 2018
GNCCF : The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair
October 11, 2018 to
October 14, 2018
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
Lustreware
Earthenware
Thrown
Painterly
Vessel
Vases & Bowls
Teapots
Sculptural
Kitchen & Tableware