Lauren Denney

Shop Handmade UK. I’ve blogged about this great website before but it deserves another mention. My ceramic heart magnet was featured on the ceramics & glassware home page this week. Nice hey. Check out the website to links to UK makers shops. I also listed a few items on misi and corinadr, Online shops. Yet […]

I’m going to have a feature on my blog about the creative space that designers/makers/artists create in. This could be any space that you create in. Maybe your work space / workshop / shed / studio / creative environment /kitchen table (where ever you make your lovely goods!). If you want to take part please […]

Today is Friday…at last. Tomorrow is Saturday, that means i’m running the first childrens creative clay class this term at South Hill Park. The kids make some great stuff that can be seen on the slide show on the right of my blog. When it’s the first lesson of the term i never know how […]

ok, our holiday has been but thinking about the next one already. Just got back from Barcelona where it was pretty chilly. Lovely blue skies and sun, except on the last day when it rained. I wanted to share a few photos with you and recommend going, it was my third time there and still […]

Here are a few photos of Reveal November 2008. There was a wonderful range of craft which can still be seen on the website www.revealshowcase.com . Thanks to everyone who took part, it was a great week with many happy visitors. I Look forward to the next one. I’ve also uploaded some more photos to […]

Reveal is approaching fast. This year there will be 21 makers taking part with a fabulous range of ceramics, glass, jewellery and more. Please come and visit Reveal taking place at the Henley Exhibition Centre, Henley on Thames on 23-29th November. There will be late night opening on Thursday and Friday until 8pm, every other […]

Yesterday i went to the beautiful market town of Abingdon, Oxfordshire to drop some work off with a shop called Local Roots.(www.localroots.co.uk) They sell quality goods which have been produced within a 30 miles of the shop. Their ethos is to promote an ecological approach to retail, with much of the produce sourced from organic […]

Back at the Folksy forums Dan Jackson has come up with a great idea…..the Great Folksy Blog Circle. Sounds interesting I’m sure you’ll agree. Folksy has a large community of seller who chat via the forums swapping ideas, sharing top tips and lots more. Check it out, you don’t have to be a member to […]

Last week i set up a page on facebook to promote my ceramics. You can join it here if you are already on facebook and view it even if you are not. Here is a sneak preview. Once you are a fan you will receive updates on events and products, see latest photos, leave me […]

Morning. I’ve had 3 sales on folksy.com during the early part of this week so I’ve been steadily adding more items to keep my shop stocked up. Like everyone else I’m finding it difficult to photograph items as there doesn’t seem to be much good light lately. Took a good amount of photos last weekend […]

Happy New year and all that.Hope you’re all staying warm. Just added some photos to http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurenceramics/ of pieces that the children have made in my clay classes over the years. Here a sneak preview……can you guess what it is?

I’ve been busy all day taking photos and adding items to my folksy shop. I’ve tried to have a variety of pieces on there but still have a few more to add. Will also be updating my etsy shop in the next few days. Hope you like it. You can see more at www.laurenceramics.folksy.com.

Here are a few of the latest button pots I’ve been working on. It’s addictive, sewing buttons on pots. Having a lot of buttons and being indecisive isn’t the best combination but it’s relaxing in a odd way.

I’m planning the second Reveal (www.revealshowcase.com) to take part from 23-29th november 2008. It will be in the Henley Exhibition Centre, Henley on Thames again. Getting excited about all the lovely items that will be on show just in time for Christmas. I’ll keep you updated but keep an eye on www.revealshowcase.com to who is […]

I signed up to Shop Handmade UK this week. Shop Handmade was created to promote the benefits of buying handmade products as well as promoting UK based artists, designers and crafters. The site is full of quality handmade products and gifts, take a look. The shops are by sections and each maker has a link […]

I’ve not been looking after my etsy.com shop lately so today i’ve spent sometime updating it. I was prompted to update my shop by Su of QuercusSilver as she very kindly featured me on her etsy Treasury – Thanks Su. See photo below of the treasury, there are some great items she’s featured, I’m particularly […]

I’ve update folksy this evening. Have listed a one off nite lite holder with stars cut out and a few oil burners. I also listed by popular demand some blank pen pots so you can sew your favourite buttons on yourself. Also listed various sets of magnets. http://www.folksy.com/shops/laurenceramics to see more.

The last few months have been incredibly busy with organising Reveal as well as having a stand at the South Hill Park craft fair and setting up my folksy.com shop. Looking back it’s been very successful. I’ve had great feedback, met some inspirational people (virtually and in the flesh) as well as selling a substantial […]

I’ve just listed my first item on Folksy.com. take a look, it’s a bit like Etsy.com but for UK based makers only. http://laurenceramics.folksy.com

A short clip from Reveal that took place in July 2008. This was featured on ITV Thames Valley. The next Reveal will take place from 23-29th November, check out www.revealshowcase.com, there will be new comers and past favourites.