Events

Lisa and Eilean are at The Malthouse in April for their third joint exhibition. A painter and a sculptor, their work is complementary in its love of colour, energy and vivacity. Both artists have a strong grounding in the natural world but also explore elements of abstraction. Lisa’s approach to painting encompasses her sensory and emotional response to landscape, flowers…

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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…

Michael Taylor is based in rural North Devon about a mile from the village of Ashwater. He began making pottery full-time in Holsworthy in 2008, along with his wife, Yvonne they built the current workshop in 2013. Michael’s work is stoneware, fired in electric and gas kilns to give different glaze effects. He produces a wide range of domestic ware…

Potfest in the Pens – Penrith is the UK’s original ceramics market. Held in the agricultural market on the outskirts of Penrith. Exhibiting space is a large metal barred cattle pen, the front gates of which will have been removed. For details www.potfest.co.uk

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…

We have once again applied to host the WPA Exhibition Gallery at the Bovey Craft Festival in June 2024 with over 20 members represented displaying a wide variety of work. Applications for members who wish to exhibit will open on 22nd January 2024 using the form in the bookings area of the members’ website.

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,…

We are renting the entire anagama kiln at Kigbeare for a firing this summer. Those members taking part are already preparing their work and we will start stacking the kiln in mid-June. The firing will take 5 days and most of the potters with work in the kiln will be taking at least one shift in the firing rota. We…

We are delighted that Ben Davies will be giving us a Zoom demonstration of his fascinating Nerikomi work in early July. More details in our May magazine, but in the meantime you can see a little more of his work on Instagram @bendaviesceramics

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 have been 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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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==

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…

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…

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