A Special Gift - November 17th 2010

If you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary for that someone special this Christmas, why not consider a limited edition gift from Woodhorn.

The special items were produced as part of a prestigious national project, museumaker, which brought together museum collections and contemporary artists.

The Coal Bowl

This is a stunning black glazed ceramic bowl in the shape of an upturned miner’s helmet and the interior of the helmet has been hand gilded. It measures 26 cm from front peak to back, 21 cm across and is 14.5 cm high. Limited edition of 50 bowls. Retails at £60 (+postage and packing)

The Soot Storm

Each one of the 50 limited edition hand blown glass domes containing a unique ceramic miner, and sea coal from the North East coast takes the place of the traditional "snow". The globe is mounted on a black ceramic mount. It measures 15cm high and 12 cm across. Retails at £60 (+postage and packing)

The Plaque Plate

Inspired by the traditional blue and white heritage plaques, the Ashington Group plaque plate commemorates the life and work of the Pitmen Painters. It measures 28cm diameter. Limited edition of 50. Retails at £15 (+postage and packing)

Plaque Coaster

These cork backed round ceramic coasters commemorating the Ashington Group take their styling from the traditional heritage plaques. Each measures 9cm diameter. These are not part of a limited production run. Retails at £6.50 each or two for £12 (+postage and packing)

These gifts and others are available from the shop at Woodhorn. If you can't visit in person, we'd be more than happy to arrange delivery to you.

Please call 01670 528019 Wednesday - Sunday between 10am and 4pm and have your credit/debit card details handy.