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Amy Benzie Ceramics

Ceramics

Contact Details

Telephone

07591181186

Email

amybenzieceramics@gmail.com

Website

https://www.benzieceramics.com/

Social Media

Venue

Venue Address

Studio 12, Unit 4 Deemouth Artist Studios, Deemouth Business Centre, South Esplanade East, Torry, Aberdeen

Venue Postcode

AB11 9PB

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Directions

Deemouth Artist Studios is based in Deemouth Business Centre in Torry. When approaching from the city centre, travel over Victoria Bridge and take the first left at the junction onto South Esplanade East. Take the first right into Deemouth Business Centre. Unit 4 entrance is at the back of the far carpark. Follow the yellow signs.

Parking

Parking in Business Centre, South Esplanade East & Crombie Car Park

Venue Facilities

Commissions Accepted Credit Cards Accepted Demonstrations Groups Welcome Guide Dogs Welcome Open All Year By Appointment Parking Available Toilet Available

Opening dates & times

Sat7 Sep
10:00 - 16:00
Sun8 Sep
10:00 - 16:00
Mon9 Sep
10:00 - 16:00
Tue10 Sep
10:00 - 16:00
Wed11 Sep
Call for times
Thu12 Sep
Call for times
Fri13 Sep
10:00 - 16:00
Sat14 Sep
10:00 - 16:00
Sun15 Sep
10:00 - 16:00

Artist statement

I am a ceramic maker living and working in Torry, Aberdeen. My curiosity lies in the alchemy of glaze recipes and atmospheric firing. The element of spontaneity that comes from working with my materials, and the exchanges between art and science greatly inspire the otherworldly forms and textures of my work.

Extended Bio

Glaze chemistry is a world which reveals a new secret every time I open the kiln after a firing. It’s that same feeling as a child - finding unusual creatures in rock pools, fascinating bugs under rocks or discovering a beautiful object whilst rummaging in a curio shop. Within ‘Amy Benzie Ceramics’, great value is found in lifting others up by using clay as a tool for fuelling curiosity in both creativity and in science. I explore this through collaborations, research residencies and delivering workshops - which naturally germinates and develops into otherworldly functional and sculptural ceramic collections which are exhibited and available to buy.