Fi
@ficooper.bsky.social
Uni Admin some of the time. Pottery a lot of the rest, when not with nose in book/wandering the landscape/knitting.
These take ages to make but I love making them.
Inspired by my local landscape this is the ancient chalk Uffington White Horse.
This pot pulled itself apart in the kiln so I did some kintsugi to put it together and, somehow, it just adds to it.
#ArtAdventCalendar #ukpotter #handbuiltpottery
Inspired by my local landscape this is the ancient chalk Uffington White Horse.
This pot pulled itself apart in the kiln so I did some kintsugi to put it together and, somehow, it just adds to it.
#ArtAdventCalendar #ukpotter #handbuiltpottery
December 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
These take ages to make but I love making them.
Inspired by my local landscape this is the ancient chalk Uffington White Horse.
This pot pulled itself apart in the kiln so I did some kintsugi to put it together and, somehow, it just adds to it.
#ArtAdventCalendar #ukpotter #handbuiltpottery
Inspired by my local landscape this is the ancient chalk Uffington White Horse.
This pot pulled itself apart in the kiln so I did some kintsugi to put it together and, somehow, it just adds to it.
#ArtAdventCalendar #ukpotter #handbuiltpottery
I did an archaeology degree and stuff I've had on my head since then keeps creeping into my pots!
Labyrinth and spiral design, inspired by European prehistoric rock carvings. A wax relief design on crank (textured) clay with a turquoise glaze.
#ArtAdventCalendar #handbuiltpottery #ukpotter
Labyrinth and spiral design, inspired by European prehistoric rock carvings. A wax relief design on crank (textured) clay with a turquoise glaze.
#ArtAdventCalendar #handbuiltpottery #ukpotter
December 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I did an archaeology degree and stuff I've had on my head since then keeps creeping into my pots!
Labyrinth and spiral design, inspired by European prehistoric rock carvings. A wax relief design on crank (textured) clay with a turquoise glaze.
#ArtAdventCalendar #handbuiltpottery #ukpotter
Labyrinth and spiral design, inspired by European prehistoric rock carvings. A wax relief design on crank (textured) clay with a turquoise glaze.
#ArtAdventCalendar #handbuiltpottery #ukpotter
December 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
My first year of joining in #ArtAdventCalendar
A simple little green pinch pot bowl, I experiment with putting some glass frit in the inside and really love the "ice rimed pool" effect it gave.
A simple little green pinch pot bowl, I experiment with putting some glass frit in the inside and really love the "ice rimed pool" effect it gave.
December 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
My first year of joining in #ArtAdventCalendar
A simple little green pinch pot bowl, I experiment with putting some glass frit in the inside and really love the "ice rimed pool" effect it gave.
A simple little green pinch pot bowl, I experiment with putting some glass frit in the inside and really love the "ice rimed pool" effect it gave.
Happy Halloween 🎃! (I told Mari Lwyd she was too early but she wasn't having it).
October 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃! (I told Mari Lwyd she was too early but she wasn't having it).
I can't remember the last time I read a story about deep and lasting friendship, of all the joy AND melancholy, it can bring. At its heart that's what I think "Everything Will Swallow You" is about. It has that wonderful strangeness Tom Cox (@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social) brings to his fiction...1/2
October 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I can't remember the last time I read a story about deep and lasting friendship, of all the joy AND melancholy, it can bring. At its heart that's what I think "Everything Will Swallow You" is about. It has that wonderful strangeness Tom Cox (@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social) brings to his fiction...1/2
I love living here, surrounded by trees! This cherry is next door, ours died sadly. We put three silver birches (waving from the side here) in her place. 🧡🌳
October 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I love living here, surrounded by trees! This cherry is next door, ours died sadly. We put three silver birches (waving from the side here) in her place. 🧡🌳
Some cups in my Super Seconds sale shop: www.ficooperceramics.com/ceramicsshop...
#supersecondsfestival
#supersecondsfestival
October 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Some cups in my Super Seconds sale shop: www.ficooperceramics.com/ceramicsshop...
#supersecondsfestival
#supersecondsfestival
It's a fab thing called Super Seconds Festival this weekend! 250 independent makers & artists are offering bargains today and tomorrow.
You don't even need to battle storm Amy because it's all online: www.supersecondsfestival.co.uk/makerlineup/
...and here are some of my sale items 🛍️:
You don't even need to battle storm Amy because it's all online: www.supersecondsfestival.co.uk/makerlineup/
...and here are some of my sale items 🛍️:
October 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM
It's a fab thing called Super Seconds Festival this weekend! 250 independent makers & artists are offering bargains today and tomorrow.
You don't even need to battle storm Amy because it's all online: www.supersecondsfestival.co.uk/makerlineup/
...and here are some of my sale items 🛍️:
You don't even need to battle storm Amy because it's all online: www.supersecondsfestival.co.uk/makerlineup/
...and here are some of my sale items 🛍️:
I'm taking part in #SuperSecondsFestival on 4th and 5th October. Lots of bargains in this online event, from loads of lovely independent makers!
#ssfoct2025
#ssfoct2025
September 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I'm taking part in #SuperSecondsFestival on 4th and 5th October. Lots of bargains in this online event, from loads of lovely independent makers!
#ssfoct2025
#ssfoct2025
I found Rumplestiltskin even more terrifying...
September 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I found Rumplestiltskin even more terrifying...
"Here is that book 'Everything Will Swallow You' by @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social that I heard about from Jim on the cat-telegraph" says Woody, "you should drop everything and read it now!"
September 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
"Here is that book 'Everything Will Swallow You' by @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social that I heard about from Jim on the cat-telegraph" says Woody, "you should drop everything and read it now!"
Watching "Genesis of the Daleks".
I definitely need to knit this jumper Sarah Jane's wearing...
I definitely need to knit this jumper Sarah Jane's wearing...
September 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Watching "Genesis of the Daleks".
I definitely need to knit this jumper Sarah Jane's wearing...
I definitely need to knit this jumper Sarah Jane's wearing...
Ugh, yes what happened! I often go on Right Move and, when not looking for haunted houses, I torment myself with these riverside properties for a change. This one's a ten minute drive away. Only 2 million quid.
August 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Ugh, yes what happened! I often go on Right Move and, when not looking for haunted houses, I torment myself with these riverside properties for a change. This one's a ten minute drive away. Only 2 million quid.
Here's Darth Vader going about his terrible business at 4 miles an hour...
August 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Here's Darth Vader going about his terrible business at 4 miles an hour...
Frog/Toadlet this morning. Almost got stepped on, but thankfully not.
Have a happy life little amphibian!
#ukamphibians #wittenhamclumps
Have a happy life little amphibian!
#ukamphibians #wittenhamclumps
August 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Frog/Toadlet this morning. Almost got stepped on, but thankfully not.
Have a happy life little amphibian!
#ukamphibians #wittenhamclumps
Have a happy life little amphibian!
#ukamphibians #wittenhamclumps
If you like to eat truly smashing food cooked in an outdoor kitchen, in the shadow of a gothic ruin of a tower, then I highly recommend the Tower Inn, Slapton.
July 23, 2025 at 10:47 AM
If you like to eat truly smashing food cooked in an outdoor kitchen, in the shadow of a gothic ruin of a tower, then I highly recommend the Tower Inn, Slapton.
An excellent sky above the A303 burger van.
July 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
An excellent sky above the A303 burger van.
This is a great joke, but Al, of course, DOESN'T UNDERSTAND JOKES.
You can't see the "What are the core subjects in mansplaining" question 🤣
#ai #arewealldoomed
(Nicked from faceache yes I know I should delete it)
You can't see the "What are the core subjects in mansplaining" question 🤣
#ai #arewealldoomed
(Nicked from faceache yes I know I should delete it)
July 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This is a great joke, but Al, of course, DOESN'T UNDERSTAND JOKES.
You can't see the "What are the core subjects in mansplaining" question 🤣
#ai #arewealldoomed
(Nicked from faceache yes I know I should delete it)
You can't see the "What are the core subjects in mansplaining" question 🤣
#ai #arewealldoomed
(Nicked from faceache yes I know I should delete it)
Reading a book about Christmas in the middle of summer in an effort to feel less hot.
(also 🤦♀️ that these cover stickers are still a thing).
#booksky #thedeadofwinter #folklore
(also 🤦♀️ that these cover stickers are still a thing).
#booksky #thedeadofwinter #folklore
July 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Reading a book about Christmas in the middle of summer in an effort to feel less hot.
(also 🤦♀️ that these cover stickers are still a thing).
#booksky #thedeadofwinter #folklore
(also 🤦♀️ that these cover stickers are still a thing).
#booksky #thedeadofwinter #folklore
Woody's just the same. What a life!
July 1, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Woody's just the same. What a life!
Not a usual night out, yesterday we had a fascinating evening down the road learning about nuclear fusion,lots of super clever stuff going on. Thanks to all the @ukaeaofficial.bsky.social staff who showed us around!
June 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Not a usual night out, yesterday we had a fascinating evening down the road learning about nuclear fusion,lots of super clever stuff going on. Thanks to all the @ukaeaofficial.bsky.social staff who showed us around!
I am now officially addicted to this "sodium silicate crackly colours on a pot" thing. Going bigger than a pinch pot today, with a super-speedy bit of coiling with fat coils and then easing the clay out.
Managed it even in the stupid heat!
#pottery #handbuilder
Managed it even in the stupid heat!
#pottery #handbuilder
June 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I am now officially addicted to this "sodium silicate crackly colours on a pot" thing. Going bigger than a pinch pot today, with a super-speedy bit of coiling with fat coils and then easing the clay out.
Managed it even in the stupid heat!
#pottery #handbuilder
Managed it even in the stupid heat!
#pottery #handbuilder