#Latest news with #DougFitchDaily Record21-04-2025EntertainmentDaily RecordCrocketford SWI members enjoy a pottery master class at their latest meetingHannah and Doug Fitch demonstrated their fabulous skills making and decorating pots. Judi Shaw, president of Crocketford SWI, welcomed members and five guests to 'A Potter's Tale from Corsock to the V&A.' Hannah and Doug Fitch demonstrated their fabulous skills making and decorating pots. Doug spoke of his earlier experience and a visit to the V&A that inspired his creativity and love of medieval pottery. Hannah works in slipware and creates pottery that is both beautiful and functional. It was wonderful to see their work develop and be decorated. The atmosphere was so relaxed as they worked and stories of their international outlets, appearing on the Repair Shop on the road and working towards Spring Fling kept their audience entertained. The pair then judged the competitions for the evening. Flower of the month – 1 Belinda Rogers; 2 Judi Shaw; 3 Ann Botel; 4 Sylvia Baxter. Decorated hard boiled egg – 1 Belinda Rogers; 2 Annie Kelly. Rae Donaldson gave a vote of thanks to Hannah and Doug and the evening ended with light refreshments and monthly business. Members would highly recommend a visit to the Fitch and McAndrew workshop during Spring Fling.
Daily Record21-04-2025EntertainmentDaily RecordCrocketford SWI members enjoy a pottery master class at their latest meetingHannah and Doug Fitch demonstrated their fabulous skills making and decorating pots. Judi Shaw, president of Crocketford SWI, welcomed members and five guests to 'A Potter's Tale from Corsock to the V&A.' Hannah and Doug Fitch demonstrated their fabulous skills making and decorating pots. Doug spoke of his earlier experience and a visit to the V&A that inspired his creativity and love of medieval pottery. Hannah works in slipware and creates pottery that is both beautiful and functional. It was wonderful to see their work develop and be decorated. The atmosphere was so relaxed as they worked and stories of their international outlets, appearing on the Repair Shop on the road and working towards Spring Fling kept their audience entertained. The pair then judged the competitions for the evening. Flower of the month – 1 Belinda Rogers; 2 Judi Shaw; 3 Ann Botel; 4 Sylvia Baxter. Decorated hard boiled egg – 1 Belinda Rogers; 2 Annie Kelly. Rae Donaldson gave a vote of thanks to Hannah and Doug and the evening ended with light refreshments and monthly business. Members would highly recommend a visit to the Fitch and McAndrew workshop during Spring Fling.