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THE ARTS
The Mix: Handmade 2
 
Introduction
Laurence McGowan - thrower and painter of pots
Programme Outline
Biography
Interview
Ideas to Try
History of Pottery
Curriculum Links
Learning Outcomes
Links
Amanda Bevan - candle maker and decorator
Mikhail Dvornikov – woodcarver
Willard Wigan – model maker (light aircraft)
Diane Barnes – lino cutter and printmaker
John Gassom – cricket bat maker
Jyoti Taglani - henna artist
Micky Charalambous – maker of ballet shoes
Sarah Nagy – cake maker
Adam Madebe - sculptor
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Laurence McGowan - thrower and painter of pots

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http://www.plcmc.lib.nc.us/whatsnew/art/bowl.htm – this article gives more detailed information about Laurence, his life and work.

http://www.designwithphotoshop.com/index2.html – click on ‘Islamic Patterns’ in top right hand corner. Text and illustrations relating to Islamic designs and patterns with details how the patterns are formed.

http://northport.k12.ny.us/~bellrose/beyer/spring96/xspring%20pg.1.html – examples of Islamic tile designs created in school.

http://www.cbc4kids.ca/general/the-lab/history-of-invention/pottery.html – a short, simple history of the origins of pottery.

4Learning’s Eureka: History through Art offers an interesting programme on Greek pottery – what pottery artefacts of the time tell us about history.