Claire Prenton - Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

I’d like to thank the following people for helping me develop my work.

Justin, my husband, for this wonderfully designed website and all his support, patience, love and encouragement.

Lena Lonnberg-Hickling for all her guidance, help and friendship. Her beautifully colourful ceramics were my inspiration to work with clay.

The staff, volunteers and students of Kirkland Arts Center, for making it a very special place to work. Pat Colyar, Carol Gouthro and Mike Donnelly for sharing their amazing knowledge and skills.

My very special Siamese Cats who are wonderful companions and are happy to sleep the hours away curled up together while I paint my designs. They also keep me from becoming too precious about my pieces by occasionally breaking a few while they explore my work room. When will I learn not to leave them unsupervised!!

Our wonderful family in England, who have always been there to offer us lots of encouragement and support.

My Favourite Websites

justinprenton.com - Justin's photography gallery.

lonnberg.com - Lena Lonnberg's ceramics.

kirklandartscenter.org - Kirkland Art Center.

carolgouthro.com - A place to see Carol Gouthro’s amazing work.

susanbeinerceramics.com - Susan Beiner's ceramics.

donnaporter.com - Donna Lindeman Porter's art.

etsy.com - Great place to find handmade goods.

mimikirchner.com - Inspiration for my cute mini world came from Mimi Krichner, the pdf for making a mini world is available from her online store.

kathrynfinnerty.com - Kathryn Finnerty, I love Kathryn’s work and I‘m very excited to be attending her workshop in October.

amygross.com - Amy Gross, Wonderful inspiring textile artist.

clayplant.blogspot.com - Mary Camin’s beautiful ceramics, take a look at her great blog.

paullewingtile.com - I attended one of Paul Lewing’s china painting workshops it was great fun, he also has a great book out it’s full of information.

The china-painting creation I painted in Paul’s workshop.