Events

25 Years of Making

I have been making pottery on the Isle of Skye for 25 years. I am so happy to be celebrating this very personal anniversary with a solo show of new work at The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh.  We will be publishing a small monograph of images, thoughts, reflections to accompany the show. I hope many of you will be able to join us at the Gallery.

Winter Webshop update

November 2023

New work is now available in the webshop. New pieces in the Forest, Strata and Erosion ranges, small firebowls and some as yet un-named pots.

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Potfest by the Lake – at Compton Verney

This is  new show for me and a recent addition to the Potfest calendar. It’s a fabulous venue of an historic house and arts centre set in ‘Capability’ Brown parkland

Located just fifteen minutes from both Stratford upon Avon and Royal Leamington Spa, and less than 30 minutes’ drive from Coventry, Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney is an exciting opportunity to visit an artisan ceramics market, showcasing the work of 90 of the UK’s finest ceramics makers.

Potfest admission tickets will be available to buy at the gate each day or in advance online. I will try to remember to post a link to that here as and when they go on sale. Ticket price includes access to the stunning grounds. Top up tickets for Compton Verney galleries and exhibitions will be available. Parking is free at the venue and there is a free shuttle bus from the car park. Accessible parking is also available.

(Please be aware that a number of the exhibitors may be unable to process credit and debit card transactions so it is recommended to bring cash and/or a cheque book as an alternative, it all depends on the phone signal.)

Potfest Scotland

I am very happy to be participating again at my nearest (and possibly favourite) show of the year. The work on show is a great mix, the weather is unfailingly perfect (😳) and the company always excellent.

Located in the geographical heart of Scotland, at Scone Palace, this show has grown in popularity over the past three years and has now become one of the largest and most popular of the Potfest events.

Potfest – Scotland showcases exhibitors’ work from a number of large, open-sided marquees on the beautiful lawns in front of the Palace. Admission to the show grants access to the grounds, gardens and cafe facilities. Being the only major ceramics event in Scotland, it is selected but curated to showcase a wide and diverse range of work to appeal to all tastes and budgets.

Adults £8 (includes admission to gardens)
Accompanied under 16’s free.
Free parking.
Refreshments on site.

(Please be aware that some of the exhibitors may be unable to process credit card transactions, and the nearest cash machines are two miles away in Perth.)

Solo Ceramics Show at Beaux Arts Bath

I am delighted to be showing my new work at Beaux Arts Bath. After a long slow year of making in 2022 I have managed to fire the kilns a few times to pull together this collection. I see the beginnings of new developments in the work but mainly I have been concentrating on refining my making and firing techniques.

Beaux Arts Bath is a contemporary art gallery showing paintings, sculpture and ceramics. Founded in 1979, it is the longest established independent gallery in the city of Bath. It has a high reputation for showing the ceramics of UK and international artists working in clay.

Opening event Saturday 25th February between 1 pm and 4pm. I’m looking forward to seeing you there if you can make it. I will be at the show for a couple of hours as it opens, before heading North again to Skye.
The show runs from 27th February – 23rd March 2023 

12-13 York St, Bath BA1 1NG, 01225 464850 https://www.beauxartsbath.co.uk/

Webshop Update

I am uploading new work to the web shop which will be available from December 2nd.

Ceramic Art London 2022

Contemporary Raku

A joint exhibition to celebrate the publication of Contemporary Raku by renowned potter Stephen Murfitt. Contemporary Ceramics Centre in London is hosting this timely show which spans the spectrum of raku techniques. This exciting process has enthralled professionals and amateurs since it’s introduction to the West from Japan. I felt honoured to be asked to contribute and be given the chance to share my love of and interest in raku firing. It has lead me to many inspiring places in my work. The show also includes the work of Stephen Murfitt, David Roberts, Sebastian Blackie, Tim Andrews, Moyra Stewart, Kate Schuricht, Shaun Hall, Denise Brown, Peter Hayes and Bridget Johnson.

The show runs from 3rd – 26th March at the Contemporary Ceramics Centre, 63 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury London WC1B 3BF

https://www.contemporaryceramics.uk/

The book is available direct from Crowood Press (www.crowood.com) or any good online book seller.

Christmas Webshop update

Contemporary Ceramics Centre, London

26th August – 18th September

I am delighted to be showing my work at Contemporary Ceramics Centre in a two person show with Sarah Jenkins. We both work with muted palettes to produce ceramics of very different styles but both deeply connected to the landscapes around us.

More information to follow.

Potfest in the Park 2021

Potfest in the Park 2021 takes place in the beautiful grounds of Hutton-in-the-Forest. With over 100 exhibitors on the edge of the Lake District National Park, the show brings together the best of ceramics from across the globe – leading artists with distinctive styles.

The ceramics festival takes place in and around several large marquees on the park land in front of this magnificent country house. The potters special competition pieces being displayed on the lawn, juxtaposing ancient architecture and modern ceramics.