Category Archives: Crafts

Kaleidoscope: colour in the Ken Stradling Collection

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

​The current show at the Collection has been assembled by Curator Chris Yeo with an eye for the most colourful aspects of it. The objects from the 1960s and 1970s are particularly known for their lively palette but there are … Continue reading →

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Ken Stradling Collection at Margaret Howell – Preview Photos

Posted on November 10, 2015 by

Here are a selection of photos of the Ken Stradling Collection show at Margaret Howell at 34 Wigmore Street, London. The show is on until the 15th November. The work look stunning and sits beautifully alongside Margaret Howell’s elegant designs. … Continue reading →

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Bill Newland, Margaret Hine and Sam Haile at the Ken Stradling Collection

Posted on October 25, 2015 by

Originally posted on Clay and Fire:
‘Of Brush and Clay – Painter Potters of the mid 20th Century’ The current exhibition at the Ken Stradling Collection, 48 Park Row, Bristol. On until 9 December. A selection of work fom ‘Of…

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Ken Stradling Collection at Margaret Howell

Posted on October 25, 2015 by

Margaret Howell’s gallery in Wigmore St, London is currently showing a selection of more than 50 pieces from the Ken Stradling Collection chosen and curated by Margaret herself. The show included pieces from across the collection but central is a … Continue reading →

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CERAMICS STUDENT VOLUNTEER CHLOE MONKS

Posted on May 5, 2015 by

Chlöe Monks is a 2nd year student on the BA (Hons) Ceramics course at Cardiff School of Art and Design. She has been very much involved with the Ken Stradling Collection this year as a volunteer. She is volunteering with … Continue reading →

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SID BURNARD – ANIMAL MAGIC

Posted on April 21, 2015 by

Amongst the artists represented in the current show at the Ken Stradling Collection is the driftwood sculptor Sid Burnard. Sid is a longtime friend of Ken’s and says he cut his teeth as a maker whilst working for him at … Continue reading →

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Animal Magic – New show at The Stradling Collection opens with a sense of fun

Posted on March 28, 2015 by

Animal Magic – an Exhibition of Creatures from the Collection opens today at the collection’s Design Study Centre in Park Row, Bristol. The new show at the Ken Stradling Collection showcases around 90 pieces which reflect Ken’s sense of fun … Continue reading →

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Ken Stradling Collection aids Student Automaton Builder

Posted on March 17, 2015 by

The recent addition to the Ken Stradling Collection of a group of automata by Peter Markey as part of the Beales Bequest has provided it with a valuable resource for students wishing to explore the area. 3D Design students from the … Continue reading →

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Mystery Elephant Joins Collection

Posted on March 3, 2015 by

Amongst the collection of ceramics left to the Collection by Jennifer and Colin Beales is this delightful small porcelain elephant. It was bought from the 3D Gallery in Park Row as present for them by one of their grandchildren but … Continue reading →

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Automata in ‘The Beales Bequest’ exhibition

Posted on February 7, 2015 by

The automata on display have very different subject matters, but each exudes a great sense of fun. They are both by Peter Markey. One is entitled ‘Kissing Couple’. We have not been able to find the title for the bold, … Continue reading →

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