Janet Parker Laird working in her garden studio.

Sunday 21 February 2010

A day in the studio.

Have sold a 4 tile panel in the "Cove Gallery" Weymouth, so to day I have designed another one to take its place. Have also finished a large 16inch plate in an abstract poppy design. Its on a red glazed base with yellow glaze that will burst through the red poppies, hopefully! It has been a good day,

Wednesday 17 February 2010

In an English Country Garden.


This tile panel was especially designed for a client, depicting her garden and favorite flowers. This panel totals 16 tiles of 6"x6".

Tuesday 16 February 2010

Biscuit ware fired and ready to be designed.


Presentation Plate for Bournemouth University.



I have been working on the latest plates for Bournemouth University.
Six have just been completed, ready for the university to distribute.
They have taken three months to complete.

Tuesday 9 February 2010

My Outlets.

I have my work displayed in beautiful locations throughout Dorset.

They are all worth a visit, a good excuse for a day out and a wander around the towns and villages.

Friday 5 February 2010

Visit my outlets -

Walnut tree gallery, Sixpenny Handley.

Home Farm, Tarrant Gunville.
Try their delicious traditional farmhouse breakfast. They also serve light lunches, all freshly made in the Home Farm kitchen. If you arrive later in the day why not try their afternoon teas including traditional Dorset cream teas.

The tea rooms are now open all year round along with a lovely farm shop selling local produce.


The 'New' Curiosity Shop, Sturminster Newton.

The Sapling, Blandford.

Graham V Bundy Abbotsbury, Dorset

'The Cove' Gallery, Weymouth.

Bournemouth University.

Here is a plate that I designed in 1972 during my time at Poole Pottery. It was featured on a television program a few years ago and is now part of my private collection.

Thursday 4 February 2010

Bournemouth University Commemorative plate.

One of Janet's regular commisions includes commemorative plates for the Bournemouth University. Each plate is an interpretation of a design by Julie Herring.
In the studio working on designs for the new range. Todays theme is bluebirds.