Harrow (University of Westminster) Proposed CLOSURE of Ceramics Department!
I was shocked to learn today that after enduring the pain of fire and the huge efforts and expense of rebuilding this fine
ceramics centre of excellence, ITS CLOSURE IS NOW PLANNED!!!
Kyra Cane, the Course Leader, has sent this URGENT message which I repeat in full
Dear All,
It has come as a complete shock to myself and the Ceramics Course Team,
that after we have created a beautiful, brilliantly equipped new ceramics
department last year, my Management has prepared a case for the
closure of Ceramics. This would be carried out in a phased manner, closing in 2013
( our 50th Anniversary on this site ) with part time students who started
the course in 2007. I have not been allowed to revalidate the course as planned this year, and
am told that intake for 2009 will be suspended. (Note from editor: JUST HEARD - 26.11.08 THERE WILL BE CONSULTATION!!*)
We will of course fight this decision, however it is with the greatest of
regret that I have to let you know that there is a real crisis at Harrow.
The staff are now of the opinion that we desperately need a response from
the wider ceramics/arts/education community to help us in our plight. If you are willing to help in any way please contact me. Kyra Cane, Sunday 23rd November.
Studiopottery.co.uk will be pleased to help Kyra and if you would like to send your responses to
HelpHarrow@studiopottery.co.uk I will ensure that they are passed on to Kyra Cane
I will be contacting her today (25 November2008) to see how we can help - Stephen Dee, Studiopottery.co.uk
*In order to give strength to the consultation process, it will be important that as much external support as possible is made
visible by letters, emails etc to the Vice Chancellor
to ensure that he is aware of the importance of Ceramics at Westminster to the world at large!
Note: Images of work by Claire Palfreyman and Becky Harle recent graduates from Westminster who have been accepted for the Korean Biennalle! Another reason if one was needed for not stopping the GREAT WORK being carried out at Westminster, providing visibility and leadership for Britain around the world in the field of ceramics!!!!
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