PAIGE MITCHELL
Working from her studio in Norwich, Paige creates functional art inspired by her daily activities. Her ideas evolve through gardening, sketchbook drawings, and both wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics. Paige manages her shop, Elm, and dedicates her time to various projects, including crafting ceramics, glazing, firing, and gardening. She grows both edible and ornamental plants and enjoys time with her dachshunds, Rickley and Henry.
BA (Hons) First Class Illustration @ Norwich University of the Arts 2016.
EXPLORE AVAILABLE WORKS
Stoneware platter made by hand from a slab of white clay. Shaped over a mould, cut and smoothed with a rubber kidney. Fired once when dry, then signed and waxed on the base. The piece is then dipped into a home made honey glaze and hand painted with iron oxide. It is then placed back in the kiln for one final 1240 degree centigrade firing.
Dishwasher and microwave safe though discouraged for longevity.
Measures approximately: 35.5cm x 28cm
Terracotta plant pot (small) and saucer, both with a frilly rim. Hand thrown on the wheel with a drainage hole punched into the base of the pot once the piece is leather hard. Stamped and fired in a single 1080 degree firing.
The saucer is brushed with a water repellent coating after emerging from the kiln - never leave the saucer standing in water.
Due to the unglazed nature of these pots, they will develop a natural patina and aged look with time. Salt crystals may gather more if using tap water. These can be simply wiped away if they're undesired.
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Not dishwasher or microwave safe.
Frost safe to -5 degrees celsius.
Measures approximately:
Small: Pot - 11cm x 12cm / Saucer - 11cm x 2cm
Stoneware mug thrown on the wheel in speckled clay with a handle attached by hand.
Bisque fired once when dry, stamped, waxed and coated in a glossy transparent glaze. The piece is then decorated using various oxides and placed back in the kiln for its final 1230 degree centigrade glaze firing.
Dishwasher and microwave safe though discouraged for longevity.
Approximately 9.5cm wide x 9.5cm tall
Terracotta plant pot (Large) with a frilly rim. Hand thrown on the wheel with a drainage hole punched into the base of the pot once the piece is leather hard. Stamped and fired in a single 1080 degree firing.
Due to the unglazed nature of these pots, they will develop a natural patina and aged look with time. Salt crystals may gather more if using tap water. These can be simply wiped away if they're undesired.
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Not dishwasher or microwave safe.
Frost safe to -5 degrees celsius.
Measures approximately:
Large: Pot - 15cm x 16cm
Stoneware plate thrown on the wheel by hand and turned once leather hard.
Fired once to 1000 degrees celsius, then stamped, waxed, and dipped into a glossy transparent glaze. A forget me not is then painted by hand on top of the glaze using oxides. Once dry the piece is ready for its final 1230 degree firing.
Dishwasher and microwave safe though discouraged for longevity.
Approximately:
14cm diameter
Stoneware dish, formed on a mould and painted by hand.
Fired once to 1000 degrees celsius, then signed, waxed, and dipped into a homemade glossy honey glaze. A harlequin pattern is painted by hand on top of the glaze. Once dry the piece is ready for its final 1230 degree firing.
Dishwasher and microwave safe though discouraged for longevity.
Approximately:
16cm x 11cm