Carlo is exhibiting at Picton Castle in Pembrokeshire for the month of May, in conjunction with Landsker Quilters.
Chinoiserie tiles
A recent commission for an open stairwell in a new-build house in London.
A Chinoiserie tile panel with magnolia, birds and butterflies.
Work in progress
Rough sketch of Chinoiserie tile panel
Chinoiserie tile panel
Christmas decorations
I am making lots of personalised Christmas decorations – £6.50 each including postage.
You can specify name and hair colour/length for the angels and name and type for the cats.
Medieval Animal tile commission
A recent commission for a kitchen – all on handmade 5″ tiles.
I like the cheerful colours they selected – a totally different look for our Medieval Animal tiles.
Medieval Animal tiles
A set of 54 Medieval Animal tiles sent out last week with some personalised cat tiles.
Made By Hand, Cardiff
I had a thoroughly good time in Cardiff last weekend, and was very happy with our sales.
Here are a few of the things we took:
A few more recent tiles and coasters
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- Teapot stands
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- Animal and bird coasters
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- Dog coasters
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- Urchin coasters
Ceramics in the city
I am exhibiting at the Geffrye Museum in Shoreditch, London this week – opening evening Thursday 22nd September 6 – 8.30pm (opening evening), then Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th September 10am – 5pm.
It is free entry – an exhibition of 55 potters in a lovely museum.
Here are a few things I will be taking
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- Four Chinoiserie figures
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- Mini Delft animal and bird tiles
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- Chinoiserie bird tile
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- 4 small owl tiles
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- Delft flower and bee tiles
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- Medieval animal tiles
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- 4 animal tiles
Animal and bird Delft tiles
Some Delft Animal and Bluebird tiles on their way to Hove today.
Studio door
There is some self – seeded fennel outside the studio door which is looking spectacular. The bees love it too!
Open House in The Mumbles
We are taking part in an open house event this weekend in The Mumbles – held by Caroline Rees:
I’m having an exhibtion of art, photography, jewellery and plants to raise money for Maggies on behalf of Andrew Jenkins and his Tangerine Dream Machine. Tea and cake served in the garden. Music by Grace Roberts.
Exhibitors include Katie Allen, Arwen Banning, Harriet Chapman, Gill Clement, Beate Geggenwart, Sarah Hopkins, Jenny Lee-Katz, Caroline Rees, Phil Rees, Simone Robbins, Reptile, Michelle Scragg and Lesley Taylor.
All welcome and bring as many people as you know!
New range of fish tiles
A new range of Fish tiles – the full range can be seen here: FISH TILES
This range also includes border tiles and large tiles.
Contemporary Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey.
We have just had a great time at The Contemporary Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey, Devon.
Mixed weather, but a good turn out, and we met lots of lovely people.
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- Tiles
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- Large fish tiles
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- small dishes
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- animal dishes
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- Cockerel plates and bowls
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- Square fish dishes
Lots of fish tiles
I have been painting a lot of fishy tiles and dishes for galleries – most of these are for the brand new Glass By Design in Penarth near Cardiff.
The last picture is of lots of fish tiles destined for Custom House in Cardigan.
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- 2 fish tiles 26x13cm
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- 4 fish tiles 21 x 10½cm
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- 16 bird tiles 5cm
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- 16 fish tiles 5cm
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- Fish platters
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- square fish tile 21x21cm
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- Large fishy platter 2
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- Large fishy platter
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- Fish tiles for Custom House
Interview
An interview with Carlo for Oriel Myrddin – she is their featured maker at the moment:
http://orielmyrddingallery.co.uk/2016/04/interview-carlo-briscoe-from-reptile-tiles/
Fish tile panel
A fish tile panel for the kitchen of a games barn
Fish tile panel
fish tile panel in situ
Oriel Myrddin
We are the featured makers on Oriel Myrddin’s website this month:
http://orielmyrddingallery.co.uk/event/featured-maker-reptile-ceramics/
Lots of photos taken by Kathryn Campbell of our house and studio.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/orielmyrddingallery/sets/72157666071036072/with/25886489361/
Carlo outside the studio with Topsy and Django
Colour Bird tiles
Some bird tiles destined for Greece – it was fun painting the Hoopoe, Bee-Eaters and Golden Oriole, so I have added them to the range.
Garden bird tiles
A bit of sewing
I love sewing in my free time, and always have. But recently I have got into quilting. Here is my first quilt just finished – it will be on display at Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire, 19th March – 30th April in a mixed exhibition “Skilfully Handmade Creations”.
Animal Magic quilt
quilt label
Penguin tiles
A tile panel depicting Gentoo penguins, with a rogue Rockhopper.
For a customer in London.
The photograph was beautifully taken by Naomi Stolow.
Gentoo penguin tile panel
Reptile Tiles 