Janet McLeod
Ceramics & Painting
LOCATION:
Main Gallery Helensville Art Centre 49 Commercial Rd (Entrance Porter Crescent Carpark) |
EARTH, FIRE & SMOKE
I have always loved to create, to learn new things, and to experiment. This year, my journey has led me deep into the world of ceramics, where I explore both traditional and ancient hand-building methods, often firing pieces in the ground. I have also been experimenting with raku firing and smoke glazing, embracing the unpredictable beauty of fire and earth. Painting offers me a different kind of immersion—a flow state where the noise of everyday life dissolves and I can connect with my inner world. Recently, I have begun working with natural earth pigments, mixing them with walnut oil and wax to create a more organic paint. This grounding process feels especially vital in these times of collective upheaval, offering a sense of balance and connection. I have also found joy in the quiet, methodical rhythm of creating beaded earrings. This mindful practice, blending colour and design, feels like a bridge to indigenous traditions across the world and reminds me of the universality of creativity as both adornment and storytelling. |
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Clay - "Give it a go!"
Come play with some clay and make something simple. Janet can offer guidance and show examples of ways to handle the clay. Pit firing available for a small fee. Collection by arrangement. COST: Small Koha (donation) to cover the cost of the clay. DATES: Saturday, Sunday and Monday. TIME: 11am & 2pm. WHERE: Main Gallery, Helensville Arts, 49 Commercial Rd. (Entrance Porter Crescent Carpark) |
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