Events
View current & upcoming events including workshops, festivals, exhibitions and many more from the Westcountry Potters community.
Current & Upcoming Events
Getting Started with Social Media
This workshop, to be run by Charline Marzin & Alison Hannah, is aimed at those members who want to improve our capability starting from relatively little experience. It will introduce basic features and capabilities of social media, how and why to use it for your ceramic practice with a focus on Instagram and linking to Facebook. This is for beginner…
Online Demonstration by Adrian Bates
We are delighted that Adrian will be presenting our first online demonstration in 2025. His elegant and very beautiful work shows skills and understanding of ceramics and processes gained over the last 25 years. This is particularly true of his “Flame” and “Möbius” forms. Adrian is an entertaining demonstrator and will be showing us how he makes some of these…
Potfest – Glynde Place
Potfest – Glynde Place is set in parkland immediately in front of a grand Elizabethan country house on the doorstep of the South Downs. The show is within easy access by road and rail from Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes. Over 90 makers have been selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work that is guaranteed to delight and…
Potfest – Scotland
SET IN THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS OF SCONE PALACE, PERTH – THE HOME OF THE STONE OF DESTINY. Under large marquees across the palace lawns, meet the 90 studio ceramics artists taking part. Wander Scone’s grounds, gardens and pinetum. Talk to the makers, discover what fuels their passion for clay and buy direct. Make a full day of your visit and…
Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney
Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney will showcase outstanding ceramic artists under a number of large, open-sided marquees on immaculate lawns, overlooking the stunning lake. Compton Verney is an historic house and well-established, award-winning, arts venue set in 120 acres of stunning Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown parkland. Located just fifteen minutes from both Stratford upon Avon and Royal Leamington Spa,…
Celebrating Ceramics
Celebrating Ceramics is an artist led event, showcasing the very best in the world of contemporary ceramics. This fine selection of artistic talent is set against the backdrop of Waterperry House and Gardens. Understand the creative talent first-hand with demonstrations from some of the artists. Meet and purchase directly from 140 of the leading ceramic artists. There will also be…
Potfest – South West
Potfest South West will be held in the show field for the Gillingham and Shaftesbury country fair, just off the B3081, Shaftesbury to Gillingham road. Over 90 makers will be selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work that is guaranteed to delight and inspire. Discover functional and decorative ceramics to suit all tastes and budgets and buy…
Potfest in the Park
All with very distinctive, individual styles. Set in the magnificent backdrop of Hutton-in-the-Forest on the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park. Potfest in the Park takes place under large marquees on parkland in front of this magnificent country house. The potters’ special competition pieces are displayed on the lawns in front of the house, juxtaposing ancient architecture and…
Potfest Suffolk – Haughley Park
POTFEST SUFFOLK – HAUGHLEY PARK will be set in the parklands adjacent to this magnificent Jacobean Manor House. Over 90 makers will be selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work that is guaranteed to delight and inspire. Discover functional and decorative ceramics to suit all tastes and budgets and buy direct from the makers. For more details…