Shaps own Ceramic Artist Steve Valentine from Brackenber Lodge worked with the children of Shap schools “ Kidsty Pike” class on a new ceramic project for the school and for Shap village community as a whole. Which Steve stresses is
created by the communities children for the village community.
Steve, the children and teachers created a series of stoneware ceramic tiles forming a beautiful cross for the outside of the schools new building and entrance.
Steve got the children to think about the natural environment around Shap and asked them to collect natural objects found in around the village.
These objects were then brought in by the children to use in the creation of their ceramic tiles. The natural objects were then used to create the forms and patterns on the tiles surfaces. The resulting “artwork” is nothing short of stunning and looks beautiful on the schools new building exterior. The tiles have been mounted on wood and form a large, striking ceramic cross.
The children created their tiles in pairs and they all look completely different to each other as well which in itself is a testament to each child’s individual creativity and imagination. Steve then got the children to colour the surfaces with natural oxides reflecting the colours in Shap’s beautiful landscapes and the result is nothing short of
amazing. The fired tiles were then glazed with a beautiful green enhancing glaze which, will reflect the changing colours and moods of each passing day.
I would like to thank the children for all their imagination, creativity and unique outlook on the project and they should be extremely proud of what they have essentially designed and created together.
This very successful 2010 Community Project was just one of the projects I am often involved in.
Please contact me for any more information.
The 2010 Shap School Community Project.
created by the communities children for the village community.
Steve, the children and teachers created a series of stoneware ceramic tiles forming a beautiful cross for the outside of the schools new building and entrance.
Steve got the children to think about the natural environment around Shap and asked them to collect natural objects found in around the village.
These objects were then brought in by the children to use in the creation of their ceramic tiles. The natural objects were then used to create the forms and patterns on the tiles surfaces. The resulting “artwork” is nothing short of stunning and looks beautiful on the schools new building exterior. The tiles have been mounted on wood and form a large, striking ceramic cross.
The children created their tiles in pairs and they all look completely different to each other as well which in itself is a testament to each child’s individual creativity and imagination. Steve then got the children to colour the surfaces with natural oxides reflecting the colours in Shap’s beautiful landscapes and the result is nothing short of
amazing. The fired tiles were then glazed with a beautiful green enhancing glaze which, will reflect the changing colours and moods of each passing day.
I would like to thank the children for all their imagination, creativity and unique outlook on the project and they should be extremely proud of what they have essentially designed and created together.
This very successful 2010 Community Project was just one of the projects I am often involved in.
Please contact me for any more information.
The 2010 Shap School Community Project.