Events
View current & upcoming events including workshops, festivals, exhibitions and many more from the Westcountry Potters community.
Current & Upcoming Events
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…
Exeter Potters’ Market
This year’s Exeter Potters’ Market will again take place in the Transit Shed on Exeter Quay. This is a great annual WPA tradition featuring a wide selection of members displaying and selling their work.
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…
Shaldon Annual Pottery Fair
Tina Hill-Art organises this event annually and this year a good representation of our WPA members are also exhibiting. To find out more information please use the links below: https://www.facebook.com/shaldonpotteryfair https://www.instagram.com/shaldonpotteryfair?igsh=MW1xY250bGNpNTcweA==
Social Firing
Following last year’s successful event we are returning to Tarka Pottery again this year over two consecutive days so that more members may take part. Further details, and details of how to book will be published in the July/August edition of the magazine and members will receive an email closer to the date containing the booking link(s). This is a…
Created Festival
This curated festival celebrates contemporary and heritage crafts, primarily from North Devon, but from further afield. Pottery is a significant part of the area’s heritage and in light of this, clay has been selected as this year’s special focus material. An event in two halves: ‘Created’ is an area for individual makers, arts organisations, groups and galleries to showcase their…
Autumnal Potfest in the Pens – Penrith
The late autumn version of the original market but at a time of year when visitors are beginning to think about buying for Christmas. Held in the agricultural market on the outskirts of Penrith. For details www.potfest.co.uk
Tavistock Potters’ Market
The 2024 Tavistock Potters’ market will take place on the last Saturday in October and will once again feature over 20 WPA members exhibiting a wide variety of their original work.
Potfest in the Pens – Melton Mowbray
Potfest in the Pens – Melton Mowbray is held in the agricultural market within a 5-minute walk of the town centre. For details www.potfest.co.uk