Rivers Within: Clay vessels with Ruth Flowers

Please note this is a two part workshop:

Making Vessels: Friday 8th November 2024, 5-7pm, 7 Owengate
Glazing Vessels: Tuesday 19th November 2024, 5-7pm, 7 Owengate

In this two-part workshop create your own clay vessel inspired by symbolism from local folklore legend ‘The Lambton Worm’. Ruth will fire your vessels between the two workshops ready for glazing in the second workshop.

'Ruth Flowers is a local visual artist with a passion for cats, kawaii and craft-based making. Powered by copious mugs of Yorkshire tea and Japanese snacks, she works from her home studio in County Durham making a range of ceramic homewares and sculptures, incorporating illustrative designs inspired by both physical and digital spaces.

As part of her latest project, ‘Rivers Within’ inspired by symbolism from local folklore legend ‘The Lambton Worm’, Ruth is exploring both our historical and present-day relationships with Durham’s waterways. Combining this with her love of kawaii and nature, as well as inspiration from Durham University’s collections, she imagines a fantastical future for the River Wear capturing it in ceramic form.

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https://www.accessable.co.uk/durham-university/peninsula/access-guides/7-owengate

Please do get in touch if you have any requirements or need any assistance. artcollection@durham.ac.uk