2026 dates: 23-31 May
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Meriel Chudleigh
Terracotta slipware and wood-fired stoneware
Open daily
11am - 5pm
Welcome!
I am a Cornish potter working from Treveglos, Lostwithiel.
Two seemingly simple materials direct my work, warm red terracotta and luscious creamy slip. Pots are thrown or hand built with attention to shapely form and efficient function. I am drawn to change the surfaces: they present a liberating opportunity for freedom of expression.
At each stage of making the clay must contain the right amount of moisture. When the surface condition is optimal, I explore liquid slips' decorating potential, experimenting with movement, opacity and mark making. Fingers, brushes, tools and sponges mobilise coloured slip across the red clay with quiet dabs or bold gestures.
The earthenware body may be revealed, partly veiled or opaquely covered through varying the concentration of suspended microscopic particles. Both vessel and surface need to look and feel right.
The heat of an electric kiln captures and fixes permanence on the materials moments of movement. Through their use, cups, plates, bowls, teapots, jugs, jars and tiles are part of daily rituals.
Slipware is an accessible and joyful celebration of life
Studio 198
South East Cornwall
treveglos
downend
lostwithiel
cornwall
PL22 0HT
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Studio information
Parking available at the studio.
Treveglos is accessed via a single track private drive owned and managed by Peregrine hall. Please drive slowly and be aware reversing may be neccesary.
On site level parking for up to six cars is available.
During Open Studios, a showroom up an external flight of stairs will be in use. Please get in touch if stairs make this inaccessible as specific arrangements can be made to view work.
Step-free access
On-site parking
Family friendly
Open all year round by appointment
