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Square Tile Cutter

I’m trying to purchase a square tile cutter for making handmade tiles, with internal dimensions of 108 mm length and width.

My pottery teacher has one that she reckons is about 25 years old and comes from Potterycrafts, but their current ones although they look very very similar are a slightly different size. This means I can only make my tiles while I’m in her class rather than getting on and doing them at home – I’ve tried cutting them with a knife and a straight edge, but I get far better consistency with her tile cutter. She can’t lend it to me because she needs it for other people.

I’ve looked online and can’t find one of the right dimensions. Obviously, I should’ve thought about this before I started, but hindsight is a wonderful thing!

If anybody’s got one that they would sell or even hire me, I’d be very grateful.

I’m based in Whitstable, Kent.

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Kick Wheel

A slightly rusty, yet fully working (and very heavy!) kick wheel.

Used for many years by my father when he was an art and pottery teacher.

Asking for offers in the region of £300.

Buyer to collect from near Cromer, Norfolk.

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Commercial Property For Sale

Formerly a traditional working pottery studio

Clay Cottage 48 – 50 Wellington Street Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN32 7DZ

A double fronted, two storey commercial Workshop/Showroom. (B1 Business and A1 Retail)

The property is of brick construction under a tile roof. The central double door entrance benefits from an electrical roller shutter conveniently operated via a remote fob, whereas the front window shutters are via internal electric switches.

  • Both sides of the building have metal railed gates with padlocks
  • PVC double glazed (reinforced glass) sash windows (upstairs)
  • 3 Phase electricity.
  • Current ground rent of £464 per annum
  • Leasehold
  • EPC rating D
  • Overall size – 2109.73 sq ft (196 sq metres)
  • Vacant possession

Ground Floor

The ground floor offers ample workspace incorporating:

  • Main entrance via double doors with fanlight above, flanked by large reinforced glazed display windows, maximizing natural light
  • Entrance foyer
  • Retail area with wooden floor, fluorescent strip lighting, blinds
  • Workshop space includes 2 x Belfast sinks, with fire door leading to passage with padlocked gate.
  • Back room with WC with handmade vanity sink
  • Back door leading to outside cubicle area

First Floor

  • ‘L’-shaped, open plan area with wooden floors, pvc double glazed (reinforced glass) sash windows
  • Copious double electric socket points
  • Panel boarded ceilings with fluorescent strip lighting
  • Fully insulated loft space

Suitability / Alternative uses, subject to planning consent.

The property lends itself to a variety of alternative uses such as office space, light industrial use or storage.

Previously used as the popular (first of its kind in Grimsby area) traditional working pottery studio, hosting regular classes on the potter’s wheel. This unique property with exposed bricks and wooden beams, has a rustic feel and would provide the perfect venue as a creative space for perhaps another potter, artist, sculptor, craftsperson with ample opportunities for meetings/photography shoots or even as we had planned – an upstairs art exhibition space to promote the work of other artists.

Note: A large 3 phase potter’s kiln (currently disconnected) will be left in the building for use or buyers disposal.

Location

The north facing property close to the traffic lights at junction of Freeman street and Wellington Street, is located in between 2 other businesses; one an established Martial arts venue on the corner, the other directly next door currently being refurbished as a motor workshop garage with hand car wash. It’s prominent position with large frontal display windows encourages good footfall and passing trade.

Parking, though not provided directly outside the property, can be found close by. Public car parks are also a stones throw away.

Within walking distance is Asda, Boyes, Freeman Street shops with residential flats above. Further down the road is the popular Freeman Street Market. Freshney Place shopping center in the heart of Grimsby is also only a 7 minute walk.

With easy access to A180, major transport links and being close to the Grimsby Railway Station the building is also conveniently situated on a bus route.

For further details or to book a viewing – contact donnathepotter@gmail.com  

No phone calls please, just emails stating your full name and location.

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Commission to make a pair of large floor lamps

Some several years ago, a potter near Mold Flint made a pair of floor lamp bases for my wife and myself when we lived in Cheshire.

My wife died six years ago and I am considering giving my son and daughter a pair each for Christmas if I can get them made or something similar (see photo).

If you would be interested in making something along these lines, could you be kind enough to give me a cost guide?

Many thanks

Roger Brown
(retired Architect)

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