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Ceramic animal sculptures
inspired by ancient art and nature

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Paul Smith Sculptures
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Paul Smith Sculptures
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Semi-abstract ceramic sculptures and limited editions

All set up for Malvern Autumn Show at the Three Co All set up for Malvern Autumn Show at the Three Counties Showground 25-27 September with the Worcestershire Guild.
That’s this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! 😌
@malvern.shows
@worcestershire_guild
www.malvernautumn.co.uk
Managed to finish setting up on Wednesday afternoon so had a day off today - walked over the Malvern Hills from Malvern Link to British Camp and back over the same hills - with a great view down to the showground.
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #worcestershireguild #malvernautumnshow
Just 2 places left on this three day workshop on F Just 2 places left on this three day workshop on Friday 30, Saturday 31 and Sunday 1 November at The Sculpture Lounge in Holmfirth.
@sculpturelounge
Book directly on www.sculpturelounge.com
We will be handbuilding several clay animals, learning together and I’m sure having fun along the way - hope to see you there 😊
#paulsmithsculptures #sculpturelounge
Malvern Autumn Show at the Three Counties Showgrou Malvern Autumn Show at the Three Counties Showground 25-27 September with the Worcestershire Guild.
That’s this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! 😌
This is a rehearsal in my studio for the second half of my stand (minus the backboards and cloth) -
I posted the first half yesterday.
@malvern.shows
@worcestershire_guild
www.malvernautumn.co.uk
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #worcestershireguild #malvernautumnshow
Malvern Autumn Show at the Three Counties Showgrou Malvern Autumn Show at the Three Counties Showground 25-27 September with the Worcestershire Guild.  This is a rehearsal for half my stand (minus the backboards and cloth) - I’ll post the other half tomorrow morning.
@malvern.shows
@worcestershire_guild
www.malvernautumn.co.uk
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #worcestershireguild #malvernautumnshow
I’m very pleased to be invited to be a guest exhib I’m very pleased to be invited to be a guest exhibitor with the Worcestershire Guild at the Malvern Autumn Show at the Three Counties Showground 25-27 September 2026
@malvern.shows
@worcestershire_guild
www.malvernautumn.co.uk
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #worcestershireguild #malvernautumnshow
I’m very pleased to say that I’ll be leading a thr I’m very pleased to say that I’ll be leading a three day clay animal sculptures workshop at the brilliant @sculpturelounge in Holmfirth 30th and 31st October and 1st November.
This is what they say about the course:
“Available to book now on our website!
This 3 day class will be running from the 30th October 2026, and you don’t want to miss it!!
During this three-day workshop Paul will demonstrate his hand building techniques, using a framework method developed over 27 years!
Students will build their clay animal sculptures using Paul’s ‘sculpture framework’
- an external armature comprising a system of rods to support the clay until it can take its own weight.
No previous experience of sculpture is necessary as Paul’s simple approach to clay modelling is suitable for beginners or experienced studio ceramicists.
The emphasis will be on learning new ways of handling clay together as a group, in a light-hearted atmosphere” 😊
For more information and to book check out their website
www.sculpturelounge.com
.
#paulsmithsculptures #ceramicsculpture #sculpturelounge #sculpturesframework
I’m exhibiting at Melbourne Festival in South Derb I’m exhibiting at Melbourne Festival in South Derbyshire for the first time this year on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September in Melbourne Catholic Church on Church Street 🤗
10-5 both days - a Trail Guide and Trail Wrist Band costs £7.50 per adult, under 18’s free.
See www.melbournefestival.co.uk for details.
On instagram @themelbournefestival
Hope to see you there 😎
#paulsmithsculptures #melbournefestival
I’m Mr September at Valentine Clays! 😁 Here’s wha I’m Mr September at Valentine Clays! 😁
Here’s what they say in their post today:
“Hello September, Sculpted with Purpose
This month in our 2026 Calendar we’re celebrating the distinctive work of Paul Smith, a full-time sculptor who has been creating from his North Derbyshire studio since 1998.
Working with his favourite PF520 Ashraf Hanna Professional, Paul creates hand-built ceramic animals in a bold, semi-abstract style. Inspired by ancient sculpture, Inuit and folk art, and the natural world, his stripped-back forms prove that sometimes, less really is more.
The piece featured in our September calendar, ‘Gift Horse’, has an extra-special story. Originally entered into a Potfest competition, Paul donated the sculpture to raise funds for Shelter, where it raised an incredible £1,600. Despite the piece being deeply meaningful to him, Paul says giving it to such a worthy cause proved even more rewarding than selling it.
Paul’s motivational message for September:
“Be kind, always.”
#paulsmithsculptures #valentineclays #shelter #gifthorse #september
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