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Events Calendar
Current and Forthcoming SPA Events
SPA Autumn Weekend Workshop - Orkney
26 - 28 September, 2008
Weekend Itinerary (from Andrew Appleby)
Please arrive at Fursbreck Pottery on the afternoon of Friday 26th if you can. Tim Palmer and I would like to pack his Iron Age kiln with all your pottery. There will be a final chance on Saturday morning if you can only make the late boats or planes.
We would appreciate unfired pottery to give us a better challenge.
Our Neolithic turf kiln will already be firing and will be being monitored scientifically by Dr. Stephen Harrison of OPPRA. (Orkney Prehistoric Pottery Research Associates.)
We can all meet up at The Merkister Hotel, by Harray Loch from 7.33pm. onwards that evening for a bar supper with local music to aid the digestion. Nearer the time we will need an idea of numbers for this, as with the other planned gatherings.
Saturday the 27th Sept.
Please arrive at the Pottery by 10.03 am. If you do have last minute pots for the kiln, then please have them at Fursbreck by 09. 07 am.
From around 10.39 Andrew Appleby will give a Prehistoric Coiling demonstration and instruction, showing a ‘lost’ prehistoric technique. If you can bring clay that you have dug yourself for this, so much the better! “This will be a revolutionary exercise.” Andrew assures us.
12.00 noon-ish to one one-ish there will be soup, rolls and a Barbie as well if the weather is kind.
By mid afternoon Tim Palmer’s kiln should be approaching temperature. This is when he and Lotte Glob will attempt to vitrify its outside. This will involve burning peats, bones, seaweed and wood. Lotte is interested in Scotland’s vitrified forts, so this is an ideal opportunity to EXPERIMENT with fire and have fun. Why not bring some figurines to vitrify in the conflagration?
There will be visits from ‘Guest Potters’ during the day.
The turf kiln will still be firing and Grooved Ware pots will be exposing themselves in the firmament.
5 pm-ish. Dispersal to accommodation and then Harray Stores at 7.06 pm. where Dr. Stephen Harrison (He will just be known as Stephen by then) will give an illustrated talk on OPPRA’s experiments into Neolithic Grooved Ware production. Then we will be served with a traditional Orkney dinner with a vegetarian option. Music with Orkney flair will commence during the meal and entertain us after woods.
Sunday 28th.
A slight lie in. Please be back at Fursbreck Pottery by 11.05 am. Malcolm Handol of All Five Senses will demonstrate Prehistoric Fire Making, and talk about ancient technologies.
We will have a ‘Potters Fire Ceremony’ in advance of unpacking the vitrified kiln. This will be a cliff-hanging experience. Hand’s clasped, and our prayers will be answered.
The Neolithic Turf kiln will still be smouldering, but most of the pottery will be visible and pieces can be removed too.
Lunch will be a Neolithic Barbie with some surprises and celebrations.
In the afternoon we are suggesting FREE TIME if you want. We have arranged an optional tour by All Five Senses. Or if you wish to chill out around the kilns and hang in at the pottery for more ancient coiling with Andrew, then you are welcome. David Holmes will be here from Shapinsay to do a Raku firing as well, so there will be plenty to grab one’s attention!
6.00 pm will see the last of the pots removed from the Turf Kiln on that day.
8.09 pm. An Orkney repast at the Stromness Hotel with story telling, drinking and revelry.
Monday 29th. Sept. If folk are not leaving on the morning boats or planes, then they are welcome to visit the pottery or just enjoy Orkney. Maybe you would like to make a bit of a holiday too here before or after the weekend.
It would be extremely handy if ones that do bring their car over, that they help with giving lifts to those without transport.
Contributions to Barbie Fare welcomed. Tea, Coffee and juice will be available all day.
WE ARE REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS WEEKEND, SO DO JOIN IN.
Orkney is a stunning place and thoroughly memorable.
Contact Barbel Dister on 01381 600701 or workshops@scottishpotters.org for more information.
'Out of the Fire' SPA Open Exhibition 2008, Stirling
3 May - 13 July, 2008
Applications welcome now!!
This exhibition will be held in the Red Room at Stirling's Smiths Gallery. Preview Saturday 3rd May 2pm-3.30 RSVP to Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum: Dumbarton Road,Stirling FK82RQ
museum@smithartgallery.demon.co.uk www.smithartgallery.demon.co.uk
Admission free: Tuesday-Saturday 10.30-5pm Sunday 2-5pm (01786 471917
The exhibition will be held in the Stirling Smith’s Red Room
where Scottish Potters last held their annual show in 2001
For more information please go to http://www.pottery.makers.org.uk/stirling. Scottish Potters or contact the SPA exhibition organiser on Jane Kelly.
at Smith Art Gallery
Contact Jane Kelly on 01968 677854 or jane.kelly@virgin.net for more information. (Postal addresss: Penicuik Pottery, Valleyfield House, 17 High Street, Penicuik EH26 8HS)
POTFEST PENRITH
8 - 10 August, 2008
No contact information
SPA Selected Exhibition of Domestic Ware
11 September - 9 October, 2008
Details of the selection process will be announced in the next newsletter.
at Peter Potter Gallery
Haddington
No contact information
Trip to Japan for the MINO Triennale
1 - 31 August, 2008
For more information see back page of the Winter Newsletter 08. If interested contact Fran Faulkes (Editor of the newsletter).
Travel arrangements and dates tbc.
No contact information
'Clay Art', Wales
17 - 18 May, 2008
Held in rhe Old Coach House, Llanrheadr Hall, nr Denbigh, North Wales.
No contact information
SPA Open Exhibition & Autumn Workshop
9 - 25 October, 2008
We are hoping to have the Autumn Workshop in the middle weekend and to have some work by basket makers who are combining with potters exhibited in a special area.
Dates are as yet provisional. More information to follow. Contact Fran Marquis-Faulkes: chairman@scottishpotters.org
More information about the space can be found at: www.bieldatblackruthven.org.uk
at The Bield
Perthshire
No contact information
Earth and Fire, Rufford
21 - 22 June, 2008
Held in Rufford Country Park in Sherwood Forest, Notts.
at Rufford Ceramics Centre, Nottingham
No contact information
SPA AGM and Annual Workshop - Kindrogan
20 - 22 March, 2009
Kindrogan 20th – 22nd March, 2009
Weekend Programme (Please check noticeboard for last minute changes)
Friday 20th March
4.00p.m. onwards. Check in at Reception, find room and bring mug (or similar) for mug swap and any donations for raffle to Brearachan Room. Members work will be displayed in Lab A and materials and equipment for sale (clearly priced please) in the pack lunch area of main building. Work for the Kindrogan Award (theme Earth, Wind & Fire) to go upstairs outside the main coffee room.
6.00p.m. Welcome and introductions over a glass of wine in the coffee lounge
7.00 p.m. Dinner in Dining Room
8.00p.m. Kindrogan Safety Talk followed by Slide Shows and Introductory talks by all demonstrators in the Brearachan Room, Steading East. Leading to discussion about a Ceramic Centre for Scotland.
Saturday 21st March
8.00 a.m. Breakfast in the Dining Room
Trade Stalls Saturday only: Alisdair Kettles in the small room in Steading East to the left of the Brearachan Room. Paul Adair in the Stable Room for Photography
All Weekend: Sale of Members 2nd Hand Equipment in Pack Lunch Areas – Ground Floor of main building.
9.00 a.m. Demonstrations begin and continue simultaneously all morning there will be no set time for coffee breaks.
Carol Farrow in Fearnach Room
Douglas Fitch in Lab B in main building
Fergus Stewart in Lab C. Upstairs in main building
1.00.p.m. Lunch in Dining Room If you have pre-booked as a day visitor lunch is included in the price this year. SPA merchandise for sale after lunch – see Maria Nordgren.
2.00.p.m. Demonstrations continue with firing of the paper kiln sometime during the afternoon depending on weather and paper plaiting skills!
5.00 p.m. AGM and wine in Brearachan Room followed by raffle & mug swap
7.30.p.m. Dinner in Dining Room
9.00 p.m. – 1.0 a.m. Craigendarloch Ceidhl Band play for us to dance!
Fancy Dress Theme Earth Wind & Fire optional but a prize for best outfit. Bar closes at 11.0 p.m. After Ceidhl please all help to clear the dining room and replace tables ready for breakfast. Followed by more music and singing in the Coffee Room upstairs, for those with the energy to stay up to the wee hours!
Sunday 22nd March
9.00 a.m. Breakfast in Dining Room. Please don’t forget to strip beds & clear rooms when you get up.
9.30 a.m. Demonstrations continue (and opening of the paper kiln)
1.00 p.m. Lunch in the Dining Room. (If you have pre-booked as a day visitor lunch is included in the price this year. Last chance to buy SPA merchandise for sale after lunch – see Maria Nordgren.)
2.00 – 4.00 p.m. Basket makers demonstration and planning of joint exhibition in September 2009 in Perth. Other demonstrations finish off, presentation of Kindrogan Award, thank yous.
4.00 Clear up, Farewells, Tea & Coffee
Agenda for AGM
Kindrogan Field Centre
Saturday 21st March, 2009
1. Apologies
2. Minutes of 2008 AGM
3. Matters Arising (not dealt with later)
4. Chairman’s Report
5. Secretary’s Report
6. Treasurer’s Report
7. Newsletter Editor’s Report
8. Website Officer’s Report
9. Exhibition Officer’s Report
10. Publicity Officer’s Report
11. Workshop Co-ordinator’s Report
12. Membership Secretary’s Report
13. Committee Membership (Retirals / New Members etc)
14. Any New Committee Members & New Posts
15. E-bulletin Feedback & Newsletter Frequency
16. Yahoo Groups Feedback
17. The new SPA map
18. Exhibitions Booked and Future
19. Workshops Booked & Future
20. AOB
at Kindrogan Field Studies Centre
Enochdhu, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 7PG
Contact Barbel Dister, Workshop Co-ordinator on 01381 600240 or workshops@scottishpotters.org for more information.
Neolithic pottery making course - Prehistoric Grooved Ware
26 May - 2 June, 2009
Hi,
We will be having a course on making Prehistoric Grooved Ware at Fursbreck Pottery in Orkney over the last week in May. Only one place left.
Please email is for an accommodation list and costs. It will be very informative and quite unusual. The applicant will have to be dedicated to the traditions of Neolithic Pottery.
Cheers, Andrew
at Fursbeck Pottery
Orkney
Contact Andrew Appleby on fursbreck@btinternet.com for more information.
Ceramics in the Round, Derbyshire
25 - 26 April, 2009
'Ceramics in the Round' is one of the must-see events in Buxton, Derbyshire and provides a rare opportunity to gain an insight into the working lives of today's leading potters in a unique setting.
For more information go to: www.earthmarque.com
No contact information
Potfest Scotland
22 - 24 May, 2009
The 12th Scottish Potfest will take place at The Agricultural Centre, Crieff Rd. on the outskirts of Perth.
For more information go to: www.potfest.co.uk/potfestscot.htm
No contact information
Spring Fling '10
29 - 31 May, 2010
Open Studios Event across Dumfries and Galloway.
For more information and a brochure go to:
www.spring-fling.co.uk
No contact information
Collins Gallery Christmas Market
3 - 5 December, 2009
A perfect opportunity to be one of over 100
contemporary makers selling unique
festive gifts from a range of ceramics,
jewellery, metalwork, textiles, wood and glass.
For an update on dates and more information go to: www.strath.ac.uk/collinsgallery/calendar
No contact information
Slipware Workshop, Gloucestershire
20 - 21 June, 2009
Slipware workshop at Taena Pottery, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucestershire.
No contact information
British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate
5 - 7 April, 2009
The fair represents the very best British makers, an exhibition with over 500 stands, where buyers and exhibitors alike are inspired by quality, originality and variety of products.
For more information go to: www.bctf.co.uk
Harrogate
No contact information
Potfest in the Park, Penrith 2010
30 July - 1 August, 2010
Hutton in the Forest near Penrith.
For more information go to: www.potfest.co.uk
No contact information
Potfest in the Pens, Penrith
7 - 9 August, 2009
For more information go to: www.potfest.co.uk/potfestpens.htm
No contact information
Aviemore Trade Show 2009
26 - 29 April, 2009
'This is the only show where buyers do not have to ask you if you manufacture your goods in Scotland. All exhibitors at the show must be able to say that they design and manufacture at least 90% of their goods in Scotland.
For the first two shows we had buyers from all over Scotland, there was about a 50/50 split from the Highlands and Islands to the Central belt. The rest of the buyers who attended came from England, USA, Belgium, Germany and Holland. This year I am doing a huge push to attract more overseas buyers.
The buyers came from a huge mix of outlets from small craft/gift shops to large organisations such as The National Trust for Scotland.'
For more information: www.aviemoretradeshow.co.uk
No contact information
SPA Open Exhibition
28 February - 19 March, 2009
We have accepted an offer of exhibition space at the Milton Gallery, Milton of Crathes on Deeside for 3 weeks in March. Dates are:
Sat Feb 28th – Thurs 19th March 2009
Delivery date: week leading up to 26th Feb
Preview Date: Sat 28th Feb 1.-3pm
Unsold work to be collected on or after Thurs 19th March.
This seems quite early in the year but hopefully if you get potting soon you will have some new work to display.
The gallery is large and bright with plenty of room for your work on plinths and hung on the walls. In a beautiful spot, beside the river Dee and Crathes Castle some 15 miles from Aberdeen it is a favourite place to visit at weekends. See:
http://www.miltonart.com/about.html.
Let me know a.s.a.p. if you would like a submission form. This is a great opportunity for every member of the SPA to show what they do. As yet, no size restriction but obviously for fairness larger and fewer, or smaller and more, pieces per artist.
The Gallery will arrange the work – there are plenty of plinths - and will show a representative display from all exhibitors.
Gallery opening hours: 10 – 5 Weekdays 11- 5 Sundays. Open All Year.
at Milton Gallery
Milton of Crathes
Contact Jane Kelly, Exhibitions Co-ordinator on Jane.kelly2@virgin.net for more information.
SPA visit - 'Potty About Pots' Exhibition and talk, Paisley Museum
30 March 2009
The visit will include a talk about; and viewing of, a collection of ceramic pieces donated by ceramics enthusiast Mitzi Bales over four generations.
Please contact Barbel for more information or to book on the visit.
The cut off date for booking is March 7th, a minimum of 10 places need to be filled for the trip to go ahead, so please book!
at Paisley Museum
Contact Barbel Dister, Workshop Co-ordinator on workshops@scottishpotters.org for more information.
SPA Pots and Baskets Exhibition
9 - 25 October, 2009
A joint exhibition for members of the Scottish Potters Association and the Scottish Basketmakers Circle
To be held at the Barn Gallery, the Bield at Blackruthven.
Tibbermore near Perth PH1 1PY
9th - 25th October 2009
see details and a downloadable entry form at http://www.makers.org.uk/pottery/baskets or
contact me, Jane Kelly at exhibitions@scottishpotters.org, for how to get involved.
at The Bield at Blackruthven
Tibbermore, Perth, PH1 1PY
Contact Jane Kelly, Exhibitions Co-ordinator on exhibitions@scottishpotters.org for more information.
Ceramics in the city
18 - 20 September, 2009
Ceramics in the City returns to the Geffrye with an exciting range of work by 48 selected ceramicists, a mix of both emerging and more well established talents. A wide variety of styles, techniques, colour and texture will be shown in domestic objects ranging from functional tableware and lamps, to purely aesthetic or quirky one-off pieces. Throughout the three-day event, visitors will have the opportunity not just to browse and buy, but also to talk to the ceramicists and watch free demonstrations.
www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/_download/BYBNWSUR.pdf
at Geffye Museum, London
No contact information
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair
22 - 25 October, 2009
he Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair provides a unique shopping experience and an excellent opportunity to see and buy the latest works in jewellery, interior textiles, fashion accessories, ceramics, glass, silver, wood, furniture, paper and more from 140 of the most talented designer-makers in the UK.
Visitors can spend the day in a relaxed yet stimulating atmosphere, chat to the makers and find out the story behind each unique piece. As we move away from excess and mass production, this event is about finding something you love and buying it directly from the person who made it. Whether it's something to use, something to give or simply something to gaze at, it can be found at The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair at Spinningfields.
www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk/
Spinning Fields, Manchester
No contact information
SPA Spring Workshop Weekend at Kindrogan 2010
19 - 21 March, 2010
This is the SPA's annual weekend of potting fun. Each year we invite three fantastic demonstrators to spend the weekend with us showing us their skills, techniques and tips. This year we have Paul Young, Bridget Drakeford and Nicholas Marsh.
If you hurry there is still time to book for the weekend but numbers need to be confirmed with Kindrogan on 9th March.
Check out the Kindrogan website:
www.field-studies-council.org/kindrogan
at Kindrogan Field Centre
Contact Katie Low on katie.lowkal@btinternet.com for more information.
'All Fired Up" 2010 SPA Spring Open Exhibition
8 - 22 May, 2010
SPA Spring Open Exhibition.
The venue of this years spring exhibition is Alloa Clay Station in the centre of Alloa about 7 1/2 miles from Stirling.
There is a link to the website from the Links page heading "Exhibitions"
Or application forms available from Jane Kelly, SPA Exhibitions Officer, 01968 677854
http://www.makers.org.uk/pottery/AlloaForm
Alloa Clay Station opens in March 2010 and is run by Glasgow trained ceramicist Fiona Byrne-Sutton. It is a new ceramic workshop with studio space. Glass designer and maker Elin Isaksson also has a studio and glass blowing furnace on site.
Set up with financial assistance from the Clackmannan-shire Alliance, the premises form part of a new complex of artists studios. The exhibition is an opportunity for you to inspect the new facilities and premises as well as supporting this exciting new venture.
at Alloa Clay Station
Contact Fiona Byrne-Sutton on 07856 694126 or fbs.ceramics@googlemail.com for more information. (Postal addresss: Alloa Clay Station ,Units 5 & 6, Claremont Workshops, Ludgate, Alloa, FK10 1DP)
Potfest Scotland 2010
29 - 31 May, 2010
The 13th Scottish Potfest will take place at a new venue this year, The New Agricultural Centre, Stirling. Located just off junction 10 on the M9, 2 miles from Stirling.
This is a wonderful event where you can meet and chat to the potters at their stands. displaying an amazing diversity of all aspects of work in clay, plus demonstrations and trade stands.
For a list of exhibitors and images of their work go to the potfest website: www.potfest.co.uk - where you can also find an application form for anyone who is interested in exhibiting.
at The new Agricultural Centre - Stirling
No contact information
Potfest in the Park, Penrith
24 - 26 July, 2009
For more information go to: www.potfest.co.uk/potfestpark.htm
No contact information
Potfest in the Pens, Penrith 2010
6 - 8 August, 2010
Skirsgill Auction Mart - Penrith.
For more information go to: www.potfest.co.uk
No contact information
Kilns Clay Fire and Fun
23 - 25 July, 2010
Three days of 'hands on' potting, kiln building and firing, in the Orkney Isles, on Shapinsay.
Includes a Salt Pit Firing,Tamba Climbing Kiln, Updraft Kiln, also a Prehistoric Earth Kiln plus Raku firing.
With David Holmes, Gordon Kitchen and M C Paul Meylan.
at Shapinsay - Orkney Isles
Contact David Holmes on 01856 711211 for more information.
New Ceramics by Lucy Dunce
5 - 23 March, 2010
For details contact the gallery website
www.openeyegallery.co.uk
at Abercrombie Place, Edinburgh
No contact information
Clive Bowen
3 April - 1 May, 2010
Highly regarded slipware potter
For information visit The Scottish Gallery website:
www.scottish-gallery.co.uk
at Dundas Street, Edinburgh
No contact information
Art, Rhythm and Dance
1 - 2 May, 2010
for information visit the website
www.pkc.gov.uk/museums
at The Fergusson Gallery - Perth
No contact information
A Collection of Pots
8 May - 19 September, 2010
Ceramics from the collection of the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.
For more information visit the website
www.smithartgallery.demon.co.uk
No contact information
Collect
14 - 17 May, 2010
The premier annual fair for contemporary craft, showing work from international applied arts.
at The Saatchi Gallery - London
No contact information
Spring Fling '09
23 - 25 May, 2009
Open Studios Event across Dumfries and Galloway.
For more information go to: www.artandcraftsouthwestscotland.com/springfling/
No contact information
Earth and Fire
25 - 27 June, 2010
International ceramics fair now in its 16th year held in the grounds of the beautiful Rufford Abbey Country park near Nottingham.
No contact information
Summer Newsletter 2010 Deadline
1 April 2010
The deadline for any articles or contributions for the newsletter
No contact information
Winter Newsletter 2010 Deadline
15 October 2010
The deadline for any articles or contributions for the newsletter
No contact information
Autumn Newsletter 2010 Deadline
1 July 2010
The deadline for any articles or contributions for the newsletter
No contact information
Spring Newsletter 2011 Deadline
15 January 2011
The deadline for any articles or contributions for the newsletter
No contact information
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2010
21 - 24 October, 2010
he Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair provides a unique shopping experience and an excellent opportunity to see and buy the latest works in jewellery, interior textiles, fashion accessories, ceramics, glass, silver, wood, furniture, paper and more from 140 of the most talented designer-makers in the UK.
Visitors can spend the day in a relaxed yet stimulating atmosphere, chat to the makers and find out the story behind each unique piece. As we move away from excess and mass production, this event is about finding something you love and buying it directly from the person who made it. Whether it's something to use, something to give or simply something to gaze at, it can be found at The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair at Spinningfields.
www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk/
Spinning Fields, Manchester
No contact information
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