Lisa-Ann Willis Ceramics

Back to making miniature vases this week. #ceramics #clay #pottery #throwing #potterwheel #miniature #vase #tiny #small #dollhouse #craft #handmade #northernireland (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiaNL9ZDwYk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One of my favourites from a batch of miniature vases I made a few months ago 🏺 #ceramics #clay #wheelthrown #thrown #pottery #eathernware #glaze #blue #white #blueandwhite #mini #little #miniature #miniaturevase #vase #dollhouse #dollhouseminiatures (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTCfe2_DNM5/?utm_medium=tumblr

🏺 Miniatures 🏺 Miniature vases may be one of my most favourite things to throw on the potters wheel. It’s so fun to play with such a small amount of clay, experimenting with different shapes and creating a collection of forms that sit well together. #ceramics #clay #potter #pottery #potterswheel #wheelthrown #thrown #miniature #mini #minivase #tiny #vase #greenware #collection (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ84JZuhpMs/?utm_medium=tumblr

A little something ewe. Something new that I’ve been working on the past while in the studio is playing with different forms and making some new animals. It’ll be finished the same as my rabbits in blue and white with an illustrative flair. #ceramics #clay #wheelthrown #pottery #potter #altered #greenware #animal #sheep #woolly #ewe #farm #farmanimals #pottersofinstagram (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYbzgHBqpN/?utm_medium=tumblr

It was great to get into @craftnigallery yesterday to see my work on display as part of the ‘Emerging Talent’ exhibition which features work from the 2020 Ceramics, Jewellery and Silversmithing graduates. If you want to see the exhibition yourself, it will be running til the 17th June. Don’t worry if you can’t make it to see it in person, the exhibition will also be going live online soon on @craft.ni ‘s website! #ceramics #pottery #wheelthrown #altered #glaze #blueandwhite #cobalt #oxide #cobaltoxide #pottersofinstagram #animal #rabbit #bunny #exhibition #gallery #craftni #emergingtalent (at CRAFT NI) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPOFXvxB8qO/?utm_medium=tumblr

A little fox friend. #ceramics #clay #handbuilding #glaze #oxide #cobalt #cobaltoxide #blueandwhite #animal #nature #flowers #fox #drawing #illustration #painting #sometsuke (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPGOVfHBHWa/?utm_medium=tumblr

New home for my studio plant friend. 🌊       Loving this glaze combo! The way the white interacts over the blue looks like waves crashing in the ocean. More plant pots and other bits to come with this glaze combo.       #ceramics #clay #glaze #pottery #potter #wheelthrown #blue #white #blueandwhite #pot #plantpot #indoorplants #plant #succulent #nature #plantsofinstagram #sea #seafoam #waves #ocean #beach   (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/COu4tM7BQBd/?igshid=ml3oljr9csjg

 One of my favourite pieces to come out of my last firing. The cobalt blue looks so lovely when the light hits it.     #ceramics #clay #wheelthrown #pottery #glaze #blueandwhite #cobalt #oxide #cobaltoxide #vase #interiordesign #nature #animals #wildlife #rabbits #bunnies #family #flowers #drawing #illustration #painting #pottersofinstagram (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/COiEUzUBlut/?igshid=hivqkrbeewy1

Some more close up shots of the large fox which is for sale in @puffingallery.    Each of my animals begin their lives on a potters wheel. These thrown forms are then altered, joined together and worked on until they start to resemble the animal they are meant to be.     Each piece is then finished using a Japanese technique called Sometsuke which I use to paint my illustrations onto the ceramic surface.     #ceramics #clay #glaze #wire #pottery #wheelthrown #throwing #altered #sometsuke #blue #cobalt #oxide #cobaltoxide #fox #animal #nature #flowers #illustration #painting #drawing #story (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/COfkFC0hZNP/?igshid=cosz2jj4z6wt

 ✨ Exciting Announcement! ✨    My work is now being stocked at @thepuffingallery in Ballycastle.     It was great to get up into the gallery yesterday to see my work displayed alongside so many other fantastic makers and artists! If you get the chance, it is well worth the visit!     #ceramics #clay #pottery #wheelthrown #altered #glaze #cobalt #cobaltoxide #illustration #drawing #painting #animal #fox #rabbit #vase #story #gallery #exciting #maker #makersofinstagram #supportsmallbusiness #supportirishbusiness #supportlocal #thepuffingallery (at The Puffin Gallery of Art, High Crafts & Jewellery) https://www.instagram.com/p/COXqCcdBn9D/?igshid=1jpryku1jp6zu

🐌 🐞 🌸     Earrings and necklaces are now up and available to buy on my Etsy shop. Click the link in my bio to see the full range for sale!     #ceramics #clay #glaze #jewellery #earrings #dropearrings #necklace #choker #pendant #garden #snail #daisy #flower #mushroom #ladybug #insects #etsy #treatyourself #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal   (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/COV3f6sBCI-/?igshid=1lsca5a0n43u3

Anyone doing any gardening this weekend? Why not do it in style with some snail friends? 🐌        These guys and some other garden themed jewellery will be going up on my Etsy over this bank holiday weekend. There will a limited batch of both necklaces and earrings available. Keep an eye out on my stories for updates!         #ceramics #glaze #clay #handmade #jewellery #earrings #necklace #pendant #choker #garden #gardening #snail #mushroom #redmushroom #ladybug #flower #daisy #daisies     (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/COSovnFBEDX/?igshid=7z6krbuxsj6v

⁣How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together. 🐧⠀ ⠀ Some penguin tea-light holders fresh out of the kiln. These little guys and other Christmas goodies will be joining me on Saturday for my last fair of the year with @frockaroundtheclockni at @theboulevardbanbridge from 10am - 6pm. Come along and grab some last minute Christmas gifts!⠀ ⠀ #clay #ceramics #thrown #wheelthrown #pottery #carved #glaze #decoration #penguin #penguinjoke #joke #christmas #presents #gift #tealight (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI0biUMDz9o/?igshid=esgmmdvw12n4

Pumpkins fresh out of the kiln this morning. Which one’s your favourite? Personally I love the way the sunshine hits the purple pumpkin. ⁣🎃⁣ ⁣⁣ These little fella’s will be heading to the @theboulevardbanbridge tomorrow where I will be having my first stall of 2020 with @frockaroundtheclockni . I’ll be there from 10am - 6pm, hand sanitizer at the ready. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I’ve been very quiet on here recently but busy behind the scenes getting my studio space set up at home. Getting back into the swing of things with some Halloween goodies. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #ceramics #clay #glaze #wheelthrown #pottery #maketober #thrown #altered #copperoxide #purple #halloween #pumpkin #kiln #spooky #craft https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZ1VJbDJQy/?igshid=10o1hde1crjq5

Scary to think that today would have been the opening to our degree show, but due to circumstances it can’t happen. Instead @belfastschoolofart are celebrating the graduates of 2020 on a new website launched today! Check out the link below or in my bio to go visit my page. ⁣ ⁣ https://bsoa2020.com/lisaann-willis⁣ ⁣ #ceramics #thrown #pottery #sometsuke #cobalt #animals #rabbit #bunny #fox #flowers #hunting #belfastschoolofart #uub https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDpNxlD2Au/?igshid=nw7em2ogst49

As part of #heyclay I’ve created a quick Sometsuke demo. Swipe through to see each step I take when decorating my work. ⁣ ⁣ I use a mixture of cobalt oxide and tea, creating 3 different tones that I use to build up my design on bisque ceramic. Rather than using water for the mixture, tea allows the cobalt to bond stronger to the surface. ⁣ ⁣ Steps: ⁣ 1. Using a graphite pencil lightly draw your design onto the ceramic surface. When fired in the kiln the graphite will burn away. ⁣ ⁣ 2. Using the lightest tone paint the areas that you want to be the lightest in colour. When fired it will be a light shade of blue. ⁣ ⁣ 3. Using the middle tone, darken up the areas, again when fired it will be darker than the first tone. ⁣ ⁣ 4. When you are happy with your shading add the line work using the darkest tone. For this step I use a very fine brush to get cleaner lines. ⁣ ⁣ 5. Add any extra details and you’re done! Add a transparent glaze over the top preferably by dipping, pouring or spraying. Do not brush on the glaze as it will smudge your design!⁣ ⁣ Check out the other workshops taking place this weekend as part of #heyclay from these makers and get involved! ⁣ @ceramicstracey ⁣ @roisinceramics ⁣ @drysdaleceramics ⁣ @zaraceramics ⁣ @clairemccceramics ⁣ @aaronstewartceramics⁣ ⁣ @craftscouncil ⁣ @uu_cjs ⁣ @belfastschoolofart ⁣ @uusu_online ⁣ @uniquebelfast ⁣ @uusuvpbelfast ⁣ @louoboyle ⁣ @ulsteruni ⁣ @ulsteruniartsevents ⁣ @craft.ni ⁣ ⁣ #heyclay #getcreativeathome #proudofuu #bsoa2020 #nationaldrawingday #nationaldrawingday2020 #ceramics #slipcast #sometsuke #surfacedecoration #painting #cobalt #cobaltoxide #tea #drawing #illustration #demo #animal #bunny #rabbit #belfastschoolofart (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQRj7xjSN2/?igshid=6p6phgwmbm2l

This weekend I will be taking part in #heyclay doing a quick demo of how I decorate my work through the use of a surface decoration technique called Sometsuke. Join in on the fun and don’t worry if you don’t have clay at home to paint on, grab a pen and paper and doodle your own designs!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Check out the other ceramicists from @belfastschoolofart tagged below who are getting involved this weekend. They will be offering a series of online workshops for you to get involved in, including throwing, hand building, slipcasting, and underglaze decoration. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @roisinceramics⁣⁣ @drysdaleceramics ⁣⁣ @aaronstewartceramics⁣⁣ @zaraceramics ⁣⁣ @ceramicstracey ⁣⁣ @trixiecrafts ⁣⁣ @lisarobson60 ⁣⁣ @clairemccceramics ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @craftscouncil ⁣⁣ @uu_cjs ⁣⁣ @belfastschoolofart ⁣⁣ @uusu_online ⁣⁣ @uniquebelfast ⁣⁣ @uusuvpbelfast ⁣⁣ @louoboyle ⁣⁣ @ulsteruni ⁣⁣ @ulsteruniartsevents ⁣⁣ @craft.ni ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #heyclay #getcreativeathome #proudofuu #bsoa2020 #ceramics #slipcasting #sometsuke #cobalt #blueandwhite #bowl #tile #surfacedecoration #illustration #drawing #animals #rabbit #owl #flowers #belfastschoolofart (at Lisburn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CALJCx3D99e/?igshid=idc00jb2w735