Rosella Schembri
About me
I was born in Malta, but am currently living in Essex, England.
I first started making pots as a hobby in 1994 under the guidance of well-known Maltese ceramic artist Anna Ciavola, but soon got addicted. I also studied under another leading ceramicist and lecturer, George Muscat. In 1997 I built my own studio at home and purchased my first, small, gas-fired kiln. From this I graduated to an industrial one with a cubic metre capacity and commenced reduction firings using imported glazes.
After selling the farm and land in Malta, I briefly stopped making pots. However, I set up a new studio in the UK, this time firing my pots utilising an electric kiln.
I have also explored pit firings, wood firings and raku.
While I see myself primarily as a potter, I have created a number of decorative, abstract wall pieces that included commissioned items. In the course of my career as a potter. I have used a variety of clays, but I find I keep returning to making highfired stoneware pots.
Education
1994 commenced studies in ceramics under Malta ceramic artist Anna Ciavola
1996 attended a summer workshop in Rhayader (Wales) under Phil Rogers
1999 attended the International Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
2001 attended the International Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
2001 studied ceramics at the Malta Crafts Centre (Targa Gap) under the guidance of George Muscat
2003 attended the international Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
2003 attended a summer workshop (porcelain and soda firing) under Jack Doherty, Ross-on-Wye, UK
2005 attended the International Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
2007 attended the International Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
2008 attended a summer workshop in Holmfirth Yorkshire under Jim Robison
2009 successfully completed City & Guilds Level 3 (Ceramics)
2009 attended a spring course in Aberystwyth, Wales under Svend Bayer
2009 attended the International Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
Collective Exhibitions
2002: Participated in the 6th Cairo International Biennale for Ceramics 2002
2002: Participated in the Ljieli Mediterranji organised at the Royal Opera House ruins, Valletta, Malta
2002: Exhibited at the Eden Foundation Annual Sale – Gozo
2002: Became a member of the Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce (Malta) and participated in its various exhibitions.
2003 – 2006: Various Studio Open Days.
2007: Became a member of the Anglian Potters and participated in the selling exhibitions organised in Cambridge.
2008: 'Out of the Fire’ exhibition organised by 6 female potters held at Heritage Malta Head Office premises, Malta
2009: accepted as a full member of the Guild of Essex Craftsmen and participated in craft fairs organised exclusively for members.
Membership
Member of the Anglian Potters
Member of the Guild of Essex Craftsmen
Associate Member of the Craft Potters Association (CPA)
Suppliers
Pottery Crafts
Bath Potters Supplies
CTM supplies
Top Pot Supplies
Education/Inspiration
Ceramics Art Daily
Ceramic Review (CPA)
Pottery Making Magazine
I was born in Malta, but am currently living in Essex, England.
I first started making pots as a hobby in 1994 under the guidance of well-known Maltese ceramic artist Anna Ciavola, but soon got addicted. I also studied under another leading ceramicist and lecturer, George Muscat. In 1997 I built my own studio at home and purchased my first, small, gas-fired kiln. From this I graduated to an industrial one with a cubic metre capacity and commenced reduction firings using imported glazes.
After selling the farm and land in Malta, I briefly stopped making pots. However, I set up a new studio in the UK, this time firing my pots utilising an electric kiln.
I have also explored pit firings, wood firings and raku.
While I see myself primarily as a potter, I have created a number of decorative, abstract wall pieces that included commissioned items. In the course of my career as a potter. I have used a variety of clays, but I find I keep returning to making highfired stoneware pots.
Education
1994 commenced studies in ceramics under Malta ceramic artist Anna Ciavola
1996 attended a summer workshop in Rhayader (Wales) under Phil Rogers
1999 attended the International Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
2001 attended the International Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
2001 studied ceramics at the Malta Crafts Centre (Targa Gap) under the guidance of George Muscat
2003 attended the international Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
2003 attended a summer workshop (porcelain and soda firing) under Jack Doherty, Ross-on-Wye, UK
2005 attended the International Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
2007 attended the International Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
2008 attended a summer workshop in Holmfirth Yorkshire under Jim Robison
2009 successfully completed City & Guilds Level 3 (Ceramics)
2009 attended a spring course in Aberystwyth, Wales under Svend Bayer
2009 attended the International Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth, Wales)
Collective Exhibitions
2002: Participated in the 6th Cairo International Biennale for Ceramics 2002
2002: Participated in the Ljieli Mediterranji organised at the Royal Opera House ruins, Valletta, Malta
2002: Exhibited at the Eden Foundation Annual Sale – Gozo
2002: Became a member of the Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce (Malta) and participated in its various exhibitions.
2003 – 2006: Various Studio Open Days.
2007: Became a member of the Anglian Potters and participated in the selling exhibitions organised in Cambridge.
2008: 'Out of the Fire’ exhibition organised by 6 female potters held at Heritage Malta Head Office premises, Malta
2009: accepted as a full member of the Guild of Essex Craftsmen and participated in craft fairs organised exclusively for members.
Membership
Member of the Anglian Potters
Member of the Guild of Essex Craftsmen
Associate Member of the Craft Potters Association (CPA)
Suppliers
Pottery Crafts
Bath Potters Supplies
CTM supplies
Top Pot Supplies
Education/Inspiration
Ceramics Art Daily
Ceramic Review (CPA)
Pottery Making Magazine