Studio pottery

A pottery blog providing information about makers, their events, courses and general news

The detailed profile information on the website has now been withdrawn but it is planned to add regular news items to the blog.

On-line shows, conversations etc….

Anglian Potters are having an on-line exhibition from 1 May to 5 June 2020 – https://www.anglianpotters.org.uk/online-exhibition  Cavaliero Finn are providing a fascinating series of conversations with leading artists/makers: check their website for conversation with Nicholas Lees https://cavalierofinn.com/2020/04/in-conversation-with-nicholas-lees/ also check their website for conversation with Patricia Volk: https://cavalierofinn.com/2020/04/in-conversation-with-sculptor-patricia-volk/ Oxford Ceramics Gallery are presenting an ‘artists focus....

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Applications Open: The Great Pottery Throw Down: 03.05.2020

The search has again begun for Britain’s Best Home Potter to showcase their talents on The Great Pottery Throw Down!

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THE 24TH ART IN CLAY FARNHAM POTTERY AND CERAMICS FESTIVAL: 14TH AND 15TH NOVEMBER 2020

Book the date in your diaries, hopefully we will be on the road to recovery by November and the show will be even more exciting than last year. In the meantime, we will update with any information we get and a list of exhibitors when this is available. Keep safe everyone – Stephen

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COVID-19 CLOSURE/CHANGES UPDATE 20 March 2020 (part 2))

Following from our last post there are more News Items to share on closures, suspensions or in a few cases, continuations:

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COVID-19 CLOSURE UPDATE 20 March 2020

Here in the south East, close to London as an ‘at risk’ family we are largely self isolating. It is probably safe to assume that events, exhibitions, museums are closed/closing, but worth checking with them if you wish to visit. Here are a few closures/staying open advices I have

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Ceramic Events in the UK: 14 March 2020: Check before visiting

In the coming days many events and exhibitions may be cancelled or deferred following updates to guidance from the UK Government as a result of the increasing I’m[act of COVID-19. It is therefore recommended that potential visitors check with the venue concerned before travelling to visit a show or other ceramics event.

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Ceramic Art London: 20-22 March 2020: Cancelled: Ceramic Art London 2020 will not take place

A Message from Craft Potters Association: Following a change in guidance from the UK Government, and monitoring the evolving situation regarding the impact of COVID-19 on public events, we regret to announce that Ceramic Art London will not be taking place next week.

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JACOB VAN DER BEUGEL: SOLO SHOW AT THE MUSEUM BEELDEN AAN ZEE OPENS ON 21ST MARCH

“In his monumental sculptures, the Dutch artist Jacob van der Beugel presents human cells as a ‘biological landscape’. These evocative works show the vulnerability of human cells, but also their ability to mutate, change and adapt. He brings together a sense of the inevitable and a sense of hope through compelling, beautiful works that merge art with science”Text...

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Graham Hay at Art Ichol, Maihar, India

Graham was invited to participate in the Falguni Bhatt curated Ceramics and Beyond Symposium,  at Art Ichol, Maihar, India.

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Open Call to Artists/Potters: Commissions: Leach Pottery

To celebrate its centenary, the Leach Pottery is now welcoming applications for 3 commissions ranging in value from £5,750 to £11,500.

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Grayson Perry: The Pre-Therapy Years: 24 January to 25 May 2020

The first exhibition to survey Grayson Perry’s earliest forays into the art world will re-introduce the explosive and creative works he made between 1982 and 1994. These ground-breaking ‘lost’ pots will be reunited for the first time to

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Andrew Matheson at Borders Art Fair 13th -15th March 2020

  Andrew says “I shall be  exhibiting some of my Landscape tree Forms  with the Torrance Gallery at the Borders Art Fair 13th -15th March 2020 in Borders event centre Springwood Park Kelso. TD5 8LS “

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Emily-Kriste Wilcox: February News

Emily-Kriste says “In the studio…Numerous pots are jostling for space at the moment with different groupings beginning to take shape as I continue to work through the current orders.

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The Spring Show Collection – Tiffany Scull – 18 January – 18 April 2020

CPA Selected member Tiffany Scull will be showing a selection of her unique sgraffito ceramics inspired by British wildlife at

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Shoji Hamada and Bernard Leach Centenary Celebration: 19 April 2020

The Dacorum and Chiltern Potters Guild invite you to a celebration of the creative exchange begun 100 years ago by Shoji Hamada and Bernard Leach on Sunday 19th April 2020 10 am to 4 pm at

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Claire Ireland – News January 2020

A positive start to the new decade with several shows planned for the early part of this year. There will be

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Gallery eleven , Hull, England: 05.02. – 29.03.2020 “Enkindled Spring”

New exhibition with work by Dylan Bowen and Printmaker Melvyn Petterson

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Studio eleven: spring Workshops 2020

To book a place on a workshop or to request more details please contact:  Studio Eleven Gallery. 12 Humber Street, Fruitmarket, Hull. 01482 229600 Or email info@studioeleven.co.uk   see programme below

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Substance Bundle: 7th of March to the 9th of April 2020: London

Substance Bundle – a group show bringing together artists working across painting, sculpture, installation, film, and performance – reflects on how containment can

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