Vivienne Rodwell-Davies

Vivienne trained at Camberwell College of Art in the 1970' in ceramics and silversmithing, with drawing a strong influence throughout the course. She divides her time between teaching at Barnet College of Further Education and working in her studio nearby, making an individual range of salt glazed stoneware, ash and Shino glazed stoneware, and also one-off sculptural pieces suitable for either interior or exterior settings. Vivienne's inspiration comes from her love of the sea, sun, coast and mountains and frequent trips to Spain where she spends her time walking, drawing, and looking at pots. Vivienne's love of pottery and food has led her to produce an individual range of tableware suitable for cooking, serving and storing food in. Most of her pots are thrown on an old wooden momentum kick wheel in her studio which overlooks her tranquil garden setting.

Vivienne's current work falls into three main categories:-
Salt Glazed Stoneware: An individual range of tableware which has been salt glazed in her small gas kiln. This technique produces a distinctive orange-peel textured surface with beautiful earth colours from pale cream to orange / brown and hues of cobalt blue depending on the slip used.
Stoneware Reduction Fired: A larger kiln allows for a greater range of tableware using ash glazes made from burning wood and Shino glaze with subtle slip underneath.
One-off sculptural pieces, Raku and commissions: These individual works are suitable for interior or exterior settings. Works have included fountains, bird baths and tiles.

Vivienne exhibits and sells her ceramics and paintings through galleries and exhibitions both locally and throughout the country. She is also a member of the Craft Potter's Association, London Potters, Barnet Collection of Potters and Barnet Guild of Artists. She runs various courses in her studio including salt firing, Raku and throwing.

Visitors are welcome to her studio but please telephone for an appointment.

Frethun Cottage, 20 Grimsdyke Crescent, Barnet, Herts. EN5 4AG
Tel: 020 8441 0904 Mob: 07949 933 108