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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 6h

Today I'm fettling more ceramic figurines for @pottedhistory.bsky.social and @potsofhistory.bsky.social These little Venus statuettes were the "must have" item for the Roman household, as they were goddesses of love, sex, beauty and fertility.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

This is such brave, bonkers, British, brilliant boobyish way to help beat cancer!!

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Sarah Lord @potsofhistory.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

CANCER CHANGED EVERYTHING. Now we're firing 200 ceramic boobs in a Roman kiln for Breast Cancer Now! 🎀🔥 💗 We've pledged £500 in total to match donations pound for pound until the fund runs out. Help us raise £1,000 👇 www.justgiving.com/page/sarah-l... #BreastCancerNow

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Some new additions to @pottedhistory.bsky.social 's range of Roman replicas. I love them.

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Graham Taylor @pottedhistory.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Roman Pannonian figure flagons, waiting for a place in the next replica kiln firing at @vindolandatrust.bsky.social Sat 24th of October 2026. ⚱️🏺 We'll be starting early in the morning and going on all day. Don't tell anyone but it gets more exciting later in the day #AncientBluesky #Archaeology

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Hands up if you can guess what I'm doing today! (I'm giving @pottedhistory.bsky.social and @potsofhistory.bsky.social a helping hand by fettling up some new figurines. But I can't show you the finished result as they're top secret for now!!)

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I hadn't really ever thought about the basic Lesotho diet being vegan. This relish is typically eaten with maize meal porrige (pap) and morogo (cooked greens). That said, if people can afford meat they do generally eat it too.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A surprising hill to die on. But probably best for all concerned.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Yes it is... In Lesotho it's very often an accompaniment to Pap (a stiff maize meal "porrige") and morogo (mixed green leaves- spinach, pumpkin leaf, swiss chard, good-king-henry- cooked with fried onions , chopped tomatoes and possibly potato- all of which is vegan and delicious.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It will be a voyage of discovery for you!

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

There will be mielie pap and morogo too.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

That makes sense, but no. In South Africa traffic lights are called "robots". So robot peppers are the triple packs of peppers containing a red, yellow and green one.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

In South Africa traffic lights are called "robots". So robot peppers are the triple packs of peppers containing a red, yellow and green one.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Three jars of spicy, delicious chakalaka are cooling in my kitchen. I used an authentic South African recipe and had to smile at one of the ingredients "robot peppers". Care to take a guess at what that means?? If you've not been there, you're unlikely to get it right!!

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We spent 20 years in Lesotho in southern Africa. Even things like pies- which make no mention of being spicy- will usually include lots of chilli. (South Africa is the origin of Nandos for good reason!)

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Likewise. My husband had one that was so hot he thought he was going into anaphylactic shock (and he loves a really hot spicy meal).

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It is. Though never having actually made it before- having always bought ready made commercially available versions, it may take some experimentation.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It's an African favourite in southern African countries. Cooked vegetables- peppers, chillis, carrots, tomatoes etc cooked down to almost into a sauce and served cold with BBQ foods.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I'm going to use some of my chillis to make the South African relish chakalaka. Stand well back, these chillis are unpredictable in their Scoville ratings!

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

That's a new variety to me (here in the UK). I've got 3 different types in my pic- Padrons, Fresno and Fire Basket. They are surprisingly varied in their hotness. Some of the "mild" padrons have been hotter than the "hot" ones!!

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

They look very decorative when strung up! What variety are yours?

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It's a gardening day for me today. Time to cut things back and tidy things up. I've three different varieties of chillis ready for making into sauce or to freeze.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Fresh from the easel, but already available to buy! Autumn Trees at The Thrum, Autumn Walk to The Thrum and Heather House in Redesdale. Three little sl8ces of Northumberland looking for new homes. If one catches your eye, make it yours before someone else does! crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

No AI- no mass production, no sweatshop printing. But a range of cards based on my own paintings, created, printed, packaged here in Northumberland. Made with love for you to send with love. crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/products/nor... #Rothbury #Northumberland #England #traditional #Christmas

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Today's painting is of autumnal trees on the banks of the River Coquet, at The Thrum. The afternoon light there always illuminates that field, giving a striking contrast to the shadowy trees. #Rothbury #Northumberland

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Tomorrow, I'll be packing up more 6 packs of 2026 Christmas / Winter cards. If you want some, this would be the perfect time to grab some crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Yesterday, one of my customers told me how much they enjoy seeing the stages involved in creating one of my paintings. They likened it to building... which seems surprisingly apt. No AI involved here- but process, process, process.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As we enter the age of AI , here's a reminder that actual human artists the world round are working through a whole creative process to create original paintings. If you want art with soul, you need to buy from a real person.

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Graham Taylor @pottedhistory.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My Samian Ware Workshop, 🏺⚱️#AncientBluesky at @vindolandatrust.bsky.social Roman Army Museum is Sold Out, but there are still a few places on the Barbotine Ware Masterclass, Sat 3rd Oct 2026, my favourite type of Roman Pottery. Make your own, authentic replica to keep. share.google/1DfgJDZHo0d8...

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Potted History Barbotine Ware Masterclass - 03/10/2026 10:00:00

3rd October 10am - 3pm Roman Army Museum During this workshop run by Potted History participants will learn about Roman Barbotine Ware, a slip decorated pottery style featuring hunt, circus and gladia...

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thank you.... we been celebrating with a trip to Whitby!

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

After a few minor adjustments this morning, this small painting of sheep on the Simonside Hills is finished.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My mum used to warm pennies, or bake chestnuts to slip inside my mitts to keep my hands warm for the mile long walk to school. Our school bottles of milk would have to be defrosted ontop of the old radiators in the classroom. If we got cold, the teacher had us all do star jumps to warm us up!

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

One of the things I wanted to do for my 70th birthday was to visit Whitby Abbey. So @pottedhistory and I went there today. Now we've just watched the most amazingly bright double rainbow over it.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My dad had a sand and gravel quarry that he was unable to work during the snow. One day he took me with him, when he went to check things at the quarry. He had to wade through thigh deep snow. Being small, I was able to walk ontop of the thick icy crust on the surface of the snow. It was amazing!

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I remember that winter very clearly. It seemed magical and wonderful as a child... My brother and I built an igloo in our yard. It froze solid with an ice layer inside. We could sit inside on an old wooden sledge covered in a blanket and had a candle to give us light.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Anyone needing cards? Christmas/winter designs? Coast or castles? Puffins or countryside? See my themed 6 packs at crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today someone expressed surprise (in a pleasant way you understand) that I'm still painting at 70 years old. So naturally I reminded them that the famous USA artist, Grandma Moses only STARTED her painting career at 78. And that old artists never die, they merely lose their sense of perspective.😉

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This small painting is beginning to take shape. It's of an isolated cottage in Redesdale, surrounded by an ocean of heather.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yesterday I celebrated my 70th birthday. How times flies when you're enjoying yourself! So today I'm back at the easel.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The ivy outside @pottedhistory.bsky.social and @potsofhistory.bsky.social 's workshop is amazing at this time of year. The tiny flowers attract hundreds of bees of various species, plus hover flies, butterflies and all manner of other insects. Its an absolute joy to watch how busy it is.

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I've just framed and hung this painting of a diving puffin.So now Crown Studio Gallery's "puffin corner" has a new addition!

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Anyone else wanting 6 packs of Christmas/ Winter cards? I've got some to pack and post already for online customers. So a few more is no bother!! See my shop crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com

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Northumberart @northumberart.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Oh my!!! That mother needs to stop viewing her son as an extension of herself NOW and concentrate on her own future. The son will make mistakes, but that's how we learn to be independant adults, taking responsibility for our own actions- or inactions! She ought to have been teaching him this.

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