Masterclass | Anne Mette Hjortshøj | Hollow Dishes | Part 5

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In this final instalment of our series on making hollow dishes, Anne Mette works to shape the curve on the bottom section of the dish and find the desired symmetry that makes the dish appear to float. A stable foot is formed and an air hole is added to prevent explosions in the kiln. The following day, porcelain slip is applied with added minerals for a thick textured coat before glazing. Anne Mette finally shows us two finished dishes. She talks about how the different glazes, different clays and different firing positions change the look and feel of her signature form.

Masterclass | Anne Mette Hjortshøj | Hollow Dishes | Part 2

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‘You can do almost anything with this material but you have to do it well. Join Danish potter Anne Mette Hjortshøj in her Bornholm studio for the second part of the making of her signature hollow dishes. In this 10 minute film, she shares tips about sticking clay together. She talks about the memory of … Read more

Exhibition Review | Anne Mette Hjortshøj at the Goldmark Gallery 2016

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The reception of the November 2016 ceramics exhibition of work by Anne Mette Hjortshøj was overwhelming. Originally consisting of an astounding 380 pots – a number that could comfortably fill 2 independent shows – Goldmark sold over half the exhibition pots before we had even opened. Since then, more and more pieces have been flying … Read more