Jo Kuter

Project No 16
I love making quilts as colour and pattern make me happy.
This quilt was finally completed as a wedding gift for my nephew Stuart. It started as lots of coloured squares from my constant pile of scraps, prior quilts, clothes and much more. Each square has an origin and a story. Kaffe Fasset is my inspiration and his use of shapes especially a simple square is incredible. Combining pattern is often best done on a quilt wall where you can move pieces and changes ideas. The combinations I played with were endless until I was happy with the final result. My last picture in this series shows how an idea can sometimes not work.
I always label my quilts as the story is recorded for years to come. This one is called "Blomme in die Veld" and is a joyful creation for life on a farm.

Project No 15
We tend to be a throw away society and yet we all own things that should be loved, repurposed and used for many more years to come. These two quilts were made by my mom in the 1990's and I have had them requilted. Off to a new home for someone else to enjoy the longevity of a home made quilt.

It's Spring
1st of September and we are seeing the beginning of new life.
My garden is small but I managed to put together this arrangement from the first blooms that are appearing.
My container vase that let's you fill up the various cylinders with an informal display from flowers to foliage.
May Spring bring you joy.

Naked clay. These pieces were made from the dregs that accumulates in my sink from washing hands, cleaning tools and all those bits of clay underglaze etc that must not find its way into your plumbing system. I throw it all into a large plastic bin and allow it to settle.
The Matrix was part of the Regional exhibition where it was launched. Unglazed pieces was the brief. They are now residing on my desk and work well for all my stationery needs.

Kiln mishaps.
These do happen. I placed one of my birds too close to a students soap dish and did not support it correctly. One forgets warm air in the kiln can make things move and my birdie fell over. Fused together forever. Rather liked this design but guess a good reminder to take care when stacking a glaze firing.





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So many questions regarding these birds I make.
This is one in the process of being decorated. They are something I make for myself at present. I find the process relaxing and I normally make them when I need time out for myself. They are time consuming and there is no pressure for me to make to order. I feel everyone should find something they enjoy doing just for themselves. It is therapeutic. So at this stage not teaching nor selling. Sorry.

When you incorporate the fun of Lego and a newly decorated vase.
I love the Botanic Collection. My vase is host to both the Flower and Wildflower Bouquet.
Flowers. A flowers that will last as long as the vase. Made from plant based plastic and clay.

Fresh out of my kiln. Finding it challenging to create new pieces so making a few more birds is relaxing and enjoyable. I decorate the underbelly as well so they can be viewed from all angles. The colour combinations are endless but green with any colour is my favourite. Almost 100 in my flock .

1st April 2023

The perfect venue to find an Easter gift.
A small bowl for those sweet treats.
An extra large cuppa tea or coffee.
For someone who has everything a special soap dish is always welcome.
Hope to see you on Saturday.

It has slowly dawned on me that I am not a production potter. I love colour and pattern. Each piece I decorate has to be different. These small jam/instant coffee containers were the only two items I have managed to complete in the last few weeks. I hope they appeal to someone who would collect different pieces as and when I make. An eclectic collection. They will be coming with me to the next weekend 1 April. A great place pop in for some Easter gifting.
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2023 has been a slow start with student classes. Maybe I am the only one who does not relish loading and unloading a kiln but it has to be done. The first glaze firing of various pieces made by them this year. Thankfully they all survived. Hope they will be happy with the outcome.

Fired and out of the kiln. Love the transformation from pastel hues prior to firing. 1200deg and a beautiful bright transformation. Already hung in my studio. My flock is expanding.



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