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Potter
Littledean
Telephone: w: 01594 825439
Email: christine-hopkins@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.mochapottery.co.uk
Chris makes unique earthenware pieces called "Mocha ware". This name was coined in the 18th century by potters who discovered that the application of a mixture of tobacco and iron ore to wet clay produced a tree like pattern, not unlike the veins in "Mocha Marble". Chris has successfully recreated this technique on her range of mugs, plates and jugs - creating her very own "forest landscapes". Because of the natural reactions of the materials to each other, no two pieces will be the same. Chris runs 1 day courses - so if you want to try your hand at making a special mocha ware piece, have it fired and glazed, contact Chris. Beginners most welcome! Vistors are welcome -'phone first.
The iron ore or ochre Chris uses is mined locally here in The Forest of Dean which still has an active and ancient iron- ore mine. The ore is extracted by hand and its' colour varies from yellow to red through to purple and black.
white earthenware slip and mocha decorated pottery. (dishwasher friendly).
from £5 up to around £60.00
range of tableware and figures
Gives local talks, worshops and 1 day courses
Work in Coleford Tourist Information Centre Shop. Also Forest Guild Shop in Newnham oN Severn.member of South Wales Potters & Wye Valley Craft Association regular exhibitor.
Her small sculptural figures make excellent birthday/retirement etc. presents. Chris makes from your photograph as a reference. Many commissions.
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| 1. Berry jug | 2. Berry plate |
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| 3. Oak cheese dish | 4. Picture |
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| 5. Sadie | 6. Sheep clock |