Events
View current & upcoming events including workshops, festivals, exhibitions and many more from the Westcountry Potters community.
Featured Event
2026 WPA Autumn Gathering
Autumn Gathering – Free Members only event Puriton Village Hall, Puriton, TA7 8BP Sunday 25th October – 10 for 10.30 start – finish by 16.00 We’re delighted to invite members to this year’s Autumn Gathering and hope you’ll join us for a relaxed, informative and enjoyable day catching up with old friends, meeting new members and sharing ideas. The main focus of…
Current & Upcoming Events
Museum of Art Swindon – Beneath the Surface: A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain
Beneath the Surface: A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain 09 May 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 Museum & Art Swindon Free Admission Through the collection at Museum & Art Swindon, Beneath the Surface looks at the history of studio ceramics in Britain, from the early 1900s until today. It examines the foundational ethos of studio ceramics, which placed beauty and…
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
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
Sound Masks: Clay Mask Making
Clay mask making with Nomada Ceramica. Registration: @nomadaceramica nomadaceramica@gmail.com
SURREAL FEMININE – a solo show of immersive ceramic sculpture by Bristol artist Emily Gibbard
13 – 29 November 2026 The PIT 101 Wells Road Bristol, BS4 2BS Opening times Thursday to Friday: 12-6pm Saturday to Sunday: 11-4pm Mon to Wed: closed PV event – Thursday 12 Nov 6-9pm Emily Gibbard Windmill Clay Studio, Bristol BS3 4DB emilygibbard@gmail.com www.emilygibbard.com +44 7954 333 469 @totterdown_potterdown Bristol ceramic installation artist Emily Gibbard will hold her first solo…
Wendy Calder Ceramics – Open Studio
Westcountry Potters member, Wendy Calder, is hosting an open studio event in November at her Bristol studio. Visit WendyCalderCeramics.Com for further details.
Featured Event
Presentation & Demonstration By Blandine Anderson
WPA Members Event Sunday 15th November 2026 10.30 am (for 11.00 am start) – 4 .00 pm The Kenn Centre, EX6 7UE We are absolutely delighted that Blandine has agreed to be our demonstrator at the Kenn Centre in November. Many members will be familiar with her unique sculptural work with its delightful portrayal of landscape and the rich variety…
Donna Bloye, OTO NI – Zoom Demonstration
WPA Members Exclusive Event Saturday 5th December 2026 11am – 1.30pm Winner of the Great Pottery Throwdown 2024, Donna has huge experience in image transfer onto clay using various techniques. From her studio in Northern Ireland, she will give us an insight into monoprinting and forming a decorated vessel. www.otonipottery.com Tickets £5 Please go to the Bookings page in the Members…