ユアン クレイグ的 陶芸生活


Thank you for visiting my blog.
This blog about my husband, Euan Craig, who is an Australian potter in Japan; about his works, making process, our life style and our family.   

Mika



9 December 2015

The Exhibition at Gallery Ciel



Thank you very much for coming to see the exhibition at Ebiya Gallery on November.
Euan was so happy to share his new works with you.































Euan's last exhibition in this year, will start from tomorrow.

I'd like to invite you to Euan's Exhibition at Gallery Ciel.
He is in the gallery everyday.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.


EUAN CRAIG CERAMICS EXHIBITION

2015.12.10 (Thu) - 15 (Tue)
am11:00 - pm 6:00 (Open everyday)

Gallery Ciel
4065 Nakaokamoto, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi-ken
TEL. 028-671-8210





6 November 2015

Euan Craig Ceramics Exhibition at Ebiya Gallery

I'd like to invite you to Euan's Exhibition at Ebiya Gallery.
He is in the gallery everyday.

There are tea pots and coffee pots from the latest firing.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.



Euan Craig Ceramics Exhibition

2015.11.7(Sat) - 15(Sun)
11:00 - 19:00 (Open everyday)

Opening Party at from noon, 7th.

3-2-18 Muro-machi, Nihonbashi, Chuoh-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3241-6543
 

23 July 2015

Sad news...


Australian potter John Dermer, our good friend, told us sad news yesterday.

Peter Rushforth passed away yesterday morning.

He is the most influential Australian potter of the 20th century.
He was also a very kind and fascinating man.




When we visited him, he and his wife welcomed us.
I still remember that they took our children to see horses at their neighbourhood farm.








Even though he was a very famous potter, and many potters respected him,
he was never too proud, he had a good sense of humour and he was an openhearted man.

I'd like to write my Condolences here.
We pray that his soul may rest in peace.

Thank you very much.



Photo by John Dermer






2 July 2015

Catalogue blog updated !




I updated our Catalogue Blog.

Sake Bottles "TOKKURI", Sake Cups "GUINOMI",
"SHUKI", "SAKAZUKI".

There are Platters, Lidded bowls and more of Euan's works on the blog,

I will update his works sometimes, please visit and check the Catalogue Blog.


15 June 2015

Three Man Show


I'd like to invite you to the Three man Exhibition,
Ken Matsuzaki, Tomoo Hamada and Euan Craig.

Euan will be at Gallery on 16th June.



2015.6.15(Mon) --19(Fri)


3169-1 Mashiko, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi
Tel. 0285-72-8717





































16 May 2015

Pottery Festival has finished.


Thank you vey much for visiting Euan's spot at Mashiko Pottery festival.
We were very happy to see you.

I think many people were surprised to see Euan's kick wheel demonstration.
I hope you enjoyed it.

About half of the works which he made there survived, and were trimmed.
I don't know how many pots can survive the firing.

There is a problem with the bearing of this kick wheel, so he has to replace it later.







And I would like to tell you that Euan's home page has been renewed!

I have worked for a long time to make a new design for it.

http://euancraig.web.fc2.com

I will add more information and photos, and update new works.

I hope you like it.



27 April 2015

Spring Mashiko Pottery Festival !

We have got spring here MINAKAMI, at last!



Mashiko Pottery Festival will start from 29th April.
Euan will set a pottery tent at TOHBO MASHIYAMA.

Mashiko Pottery Festival
April 29(Wed) ~ May 6 (Wed)













He is looking forward to seeing you there!

I will go there with my children from May 3 to 5.
I hope meet you there.




5 April 2015

Happy Easter !




Happy Easter everyone!


We made lots of colourful eggs.




Mr. Bunny visited us and hid eggs in our garden.

Thank you Mr. Bunny!












The kids were having fun egg hunting, even though it  was raining.


I could hear the voices  in the garden,
"I found it!"
"Me too!"







20 March 2015

The Exhibition of The Rebirth of Shoji Hamada's Noborigama (Extension)

The exhibition is extended until 15th April.





I'd like to invite you that the Exhibition of The rebirth of Shoji Hamada's Noborigama by Japan Mingei Association Tochigi Members.

The Exhibition of The Rebirth of Shoji Hamada's Noborigama
濱田庄司登り窯復活プロジェクト作品展

2015.3.21(Sat) ~ 4.15(Wed) 9:00 - 17:00

Tsukamoto Gallery
4264 Mashiko, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi
Tel. 0285-72-3223



This project of the rebirth of Shoji Hamada's Noborigama was carried out to fire the kiln with many potters and students in February.
This kiln hadn't been fired for 40 years since Hamada Shoji passed away.
It was destroyed by the great east Japan earthquake, and it was restored with many people's support.

Euan also put some pots made by friends, who helped and supported us after the earthquake, in his space of the kiln.
I think that it was a very memorable firing kiln for everyone who loves pottery.

Thank you very much.









15 March 2015

Rebroadcast : addition a postscript



I added this above.
If you missed the program, you can watch this.


















There is a rebroadcast of TV program "Begin Japonology", which Euan was in,
at NHK World site. (English site)

You just click the NOW ON AIR on the site, then you can watch.

It is on March 16th, 8:30~8:58, 14:30~14:58, 20:30~20:58,
and on 17th, 2:30~2:58 (Japan time).

If you check the TV Schedule, to chose your country and day,
you can find out the schedule on your time.



My son, Canaan graduate from junior high school on Friday.
He had just entered junior high school when they filmed.
The kids are all growing so fast.

There are so many things we haven't done yet.
But I think we are moving forward step by step.

I am grateful for your friendships and your thoughts.

Thank you.



11 March 2015

Four years.......




March 11th, 14:46

We prayed in silence for one minute.




I have felt like it was a long and also brief time in the four years since then.
We are living a new life here.

Parted from old friends, some new friends met.
Some things changed, others not.
Some things ended, others begun.

We have had some very hard and difficult times,
but we have also had many happy times.
We are living everyday, and moving forward.

We sometimes stop,
and feel like we are not moving forward and straggling.
Sometimes looking back,
to see how far we've come.
Sometimes looking forward,
to wonder where this road leads.

I believe we don't have to worry alone,
we should talk to those beside us.

It is important to talk; do not think you burden others.
When you share your suffering and pain, it makes your mind clear
and helps disperse your worries into small fragments.
When you tell us your happiness, it increases every time.


My children are growing everyday and getting used to this life here.
They made many friends.

How do they feel and think now after four years past?
When they come home tonight, we shall talk about many things.


Life is short,  it is best to live with smiles and laughter.




Thank you.




12 January 2015

Debut in Nagoya







































I'd like to invite you the Exhibition at JR Nagoya Takashimaya.

It is Euan's debut in Nagaya.
He will exhibit his works and demonstrate his wheel technique.
He will be there every day,
and he'll be looking forward to seeing you !


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The 16th  
Traditional Japanese Craft Exhibition
第16回 日本の伝統展

2015.1.15(Thu) - 20(Tue) 10:00am - 8:00pm
(closed on the last day at 5:00pm)

at JR Nagoya Takashimaya  
10F Moyoshi Kaijou




2015 The year of the sheep


























A Happy New Year! 

We wish you have a wonderful year.


It is snowing every day in Minakami, Gunma.
the snow flutters lightly or heavily, in a cloudy or fine day.......

Please make yourself warm, and take care.