Woodbridge Gallery Exhibition

Yesterday Stephanie Adams and I attended the private view of the Artists International exhibition of paintings and ceramics at the Woodbridge Gallery, Moseley, Birmingham. The group was formed by artists who are from or have resided outside the UK and this geographical diversity shows in the works on display. Solihull Artists Forum member Usha Khosla had some of her new pots on show, coloured at the rim with a beautiful aquamarine glaze.

Some of the paintings by AI member Ann Gibbons

The exhibition, held on 2 floors, continues until Sunday 10th October. For more details Tel. 0121 449 5581 - Jackie Mackay

Summer Evening at Usha's

Ushas Studio showing works inpired by a visit to Petra

Last night Usha Khosla kindly invited SAF members to her studio as part of Warwickshire Arts Week. She had a fabulous display of work on show and talked us through the process from initial inspiration to the production of pieces (a lot being of coiled clay) and the application of slips, oxides and glazes with some works being fired many times. Afterwards in the garden we were treated with wonderful samosas, nibbles and drinks. We discussed the benefits, problems and development of Art trails of which Usha has many years experience giving us food for thought on our up coming Trail in September.

Usha's studio is open until Wednesday next week and is well worth a visit - the little jugs she makes specifically for the trail are delightful and from £7.50 unbelievable value. Go and buy one! Jackie Mackay

Usha at the Midland Potters Exhibition

Exhibit from Usha Khosla - Landscape Pot

This exhibition at The Gallery of Bevere, Worcester, celebrates thirty years of the Midland Potters Association. On show are the amazingly diverse forms made by twenty selected members and alumni of the association. The exhibits are a celebration of exciting forming techniques and surface decoration using the ceramic medium. The pieces range from purely sculptural to functional ceramics. Considering that there is such diverse work, the whole exhibition works very well together and it is a pleasure to walk around.

Exhibit from Mark Smith - Pebble Boat on Wheels

When you have enjoyed the looking at the works you can go upstairs for some coffee, cakes or light lunches. Even the cafe has pottery and paintings on display all around the rooms. The exhibition continues until 25th April 2010. Usha Khosla