Past Events

09 Nov 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

Open Studio with demonstrations

12noon - 4pm, Saturday 9th November 2024

Domestic Stoneware - Jugs, mugs, bowls, candlesticks, teapots, butter dishes, salt pigs etc.

 

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28 Oct 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

Our next SPA exhibition to celebrate 50 years of Scottish Potters will be at Manar House, Inverurie for the weekend 26/27th October 10.30-4.00pm. The work will... Read more

26 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

Our next SPA exhibition to celebrate 50 years of Scottish Potters will be at Manar House, Inverurie for the weekend 26/27th October 10.30-4.00pm. The work will... Read more

19 Oct 2024 - 19 Oct 2024

Horror exhibits, traders, guests, movie screenings, performances, workshops, game areas, cosplay, props and so much more! Keep an eye on the website and social media... Read more

28 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2024

Frances Clark Sculpture WorkshopNo of Places 12Venue - The Barony West KilbrideDate - 28-29th SeptTimings - 09:30-16:30Cost - £175 inclusive tuition, clay, firing a single... Read more

21 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

Horror exhibits, traders, guests, movie screenings, performances, workshops, game areas, cosplay, props and so much more! Keep an eye on the website and social media... Read more

30 Aug 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

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03 Aug 2024 - 03 Aug 2024

The Yard markets are locally run monthly markets featuring awesome independent makers and creatives from across Scotland. The Yard also features guest street food businesses.... Read more

03 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

I will be showing new work exploring a new Sea Goddess. There will also be many sea creatures to accompany her . My favourites are... Read more

29 Jul 2024 - 05 Aug 2024

An exhibition of visceral artworks exploring the gothic, grotesque and macabre through dream space, heightened reality and dark fantasy.
Thirteen local and international artists have been... Read more

27 Jul 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

27th July - 10th August 2024 (closed Sunday 4th August)
10_30am - 4:30am daily

Card payments only!

Inverness Creative Academy
Midmills Building
Stephens Street
Inverness
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27 Jul 2024 - 01 Aug 2024

An Exhibition of work by Edinburgh potter Chris Watkins and Siri France's dynamic figures in movement drawings.

Chris's work includes recent thrown and hand built turquoise... Read more

25 Jul 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

Open Studios Hebrides is a group of artists and makers living and working across the Isles of Lewis and Harris, each plying their individual creative work in... Read more

14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024

Sunday 14th July

Belinda Glennon will take over from Adrian Foulds who unfortunately has had an injury and can no longer take this demonstration. She will... Read more

13 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

From 13th to 20th July at The Granary in Haddington. Read more

07 Jul 2024 - 06 Sep 2024

This exhibition is the culmination of four years of research. At the start of lockdown in March 2020 Karen decided to remove one of the... Read more

06 Jul 2024 - 07 Jul 2024

This event was started by Geoff Cox and you can find more information on the facebook group Potters Playtime. So, what could you make with... Read more

06 Jul 2024 - 07 Jul 2024

This event was started by Geoff Cox and you can find more information on the facebook group Potters Playtime. So, what could you make with... Read more

06 Jul 2024 - 07 Jul 2024

This event was started by Geoff Cox and you can find more information on the facebook group Potters Playtime. So, what could you make with... Read more

16 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024

Liz and I will be at Claremont Gardens near Bathgate. Our good friends Faye and Trevor Yerbury open their garden as part of Scotlands Garden... Read more

25 May 2024 - 27 May 2024

Spring Fling is an open studio event taking place during the late May Bank Holiday weekend every year.

The 2024 event dates are:

25 – 27 May... Read more

24 May 2024 - 27 May 2024

Exhibits and demonstrations by more than 50 artists and makers in and around the Strathmore Valley, in 27 venues from Alyth, Coupar Angus and Newtyle... Read more

27 Apr 2024 - 28 Apr 2024

Clay North East is the first contemporary ceramics fair in North East Scotland, showcasing over 40 ceramic artists working and making in Scotland. The fair... Read more

12 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2024

*SOLD OUT*

Andrew Pentland: Throwing & Altering

We are pleased to announce that Andrew Pentland will be running a workshop for SPA focusing on throwing and altering... Read more

31 Mar 2024 - 10 May 2024

Our first 50th Anniversary event is a selected exhibition at Resipole Studios in Ardnamurchan.

Resipole Studios is an award-winning fine art gallery located on the edge of Loch Sunart on... Read more

16 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2024

Greenman WorkshopsMasks are seen in many cultures and come in many forms. They can show humour, be funny, cheeky, imaginative, grotesque or symbolic. These workshops will... Read more

15 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2024

Borders Art Fair is held over 3 days in Kelso, Scottish Borders with over 70 stands showcasing artists, galleries and collectives from across the UK.... Read more

14 Mar 2024 - 22 Apr 2024

This exhibition at the Hadbour Arts Centre in Irvine is at an early planning stage. Information will be updated as it becomes available.  Read more

08 Feb 2024 - 31 May 2024

These are 4 hour slab building workshops for adults of all abilities and are in Paisley. Bookings via Eventbrite. Read more

03 Feb 2024 - 04 Feb 2024

A 2 day course for beginers and more advanced students where everyone will have access to a potter's wheel for most of the class. Hand... Read more

10 Dec 2023 - 11 Dec 2023

Pottery made at Blackhills Pottery on show in a domestic setting at Cairneyhillock for two days only on Saturday and Sunday December 10th and 11th... Read more

09 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2023

Featuring sculptural and domestic ware by Anne Gatherer Ceramics, and individual pieces by up and coming artist Fiona Reid.
Open Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December... Read more

05 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2023

A group exhibition featuring Contemporary Painting, Ceramics and Sculpture by Beth Bidwell, Leonie Gordon, Sarah Gordon, Jacqueline Shortland.

The Life Room, 238 Dundas Street, Edinburgh EH3... Read more

04 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2023

Open 11am - 5pm

Late night opening 6 Dec for Largs Yuletide; closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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01 Dec 2023 - 03 Dec 2023

A wonderful opportunity to join a workshop with the effervescent Wendy Lawrence.

The course starts a 4pm with a talk and demonstration followed by two days... Read more

23 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2023

A dedicated ceramics show, now in its third year, in a wonderful location in Sheffield.

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09 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2023

North East Open Studios is back, with many SPA members taking part. Visit studios, chat to makers, buy work and join in with demonstrations and... Read more

31 Aug 2023 - 07 Oct 2023

This collaborative exhibition is an exploration of the concept of ‘place’ and our understanding of the importance of heritage; how our inherited traditions, monuments, objects,... Read more

01 Jul 2023 - 03 Sep 2023

Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park at Colintraive will be running its popular Summer Exhibition from 1stJuly – 3rd September. 

This year it will feature the sculptures and... Read more

29 May 2023 - 29 Sep 2023

SPA members Pauline Muir, Katie Lowe and Moira Clinch are taking part in Nature Scotland's Taynish Art Trail.

Come and enjoy a free, self-led Art Trail... Read more

01 Apr 2023 - 27 May 2023

‘An Talla Solais have a brand-new gallery space in the heart of Ullapool, and engaged audiences made up of our local creative community and visitors... Read more

03 Mar 2023 - 05 Mar 2023

Our annual Spring Gathering is back!

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03 Dec 2022 - 04 Dec 2022

A fantastic festive winter weekend of art & craft with makers' and artists' stalls, resident artists' open studios (including some demonstrations), a fabulous exhibition AND... Read more

12 Nov 2022 - 21 Dec 2022

Looking for that special Christmas present? The SPA winter exhibition takes place in the lovely Milton Gallery in Banchory - just opposite Crathes Castle (and... Read more

10 Sep 2022 - 18 Sep 2022

Our award-winning collective of artists, makers and designers open their studios to the public in September every year. With a diverse range of creatives exhibiting... Read more

08 Sep 2022 - 11 Sep 2022

Comrie is a small village brimming with artists and with the cancellation of Perthshire Open Studios this year they have decided to run their own... Read more

03 Sep 2022 - 12 Sep 2022

From 3rd to 12th September, the SPA will be hosting a showcase of members' work at The Bield, Blackruthven, Perth. A cross between an exhibition... Read more

02 Sep 2022 - 05 Sep 2022

https://openstudiosayrshire.com/

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26 Aug 2022 - 29 Aug 2022

Explore the creative workings of more than 30 artists and makers in and around the Strathmore Valley. From fine art
paintings and prints, to glass and ceramic... Read more

12 Aug 2022 - 15 Aug 2022

The next Open Studio Weekend is now confirmed for the weekend Friday 12th – Monday 15th August 2022.

We are excited to welcome visitors for what... Read more

31 Jul 2022 - 05 Aug 2022

In collaboration with the British Society of Soil Science, the SPA are holding a special exhibition at the Scottish Exhibition Centre in Glasgow during the World... Read more

16 Jul 2022 - 18 Sep 2022

This exhibition will run from Saturday 16th July until Sunday 18th September 2022. It is a selected exhibition with around 20 members taking part. The... Read more

25 Jun 2022 - 03 Jul 2022

After a two year hiatus, East Neuk Open Studios returns in 2022 to being a full open studios event, with its pre-pandemic schedule of two... Read more

20 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2022

Our members, Jenny Rae and Sean Kingsley, will be taking part in an exhibition at 105-107 South Street St Andrews from 20th to 30th June... Read more

29 May 2022 - 29 May 2022

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The SPA are delighted to be able to welcome James Bassett to The Barony Centre, West Kilbride. This will take the format of a half... Read more

29 May 2022 - 29 May 2022

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The SPA are delighted to be able to welcome Frances Clarke to The Barony Centre, West Kilbride. This will take the format of a half... Read more

28 May 2022 - 28 May 2022

The SPA are delighted to be able to welcome Adrian Foulds to The Barony Centre, West Kilbride. This will take the format of a half... Read more

28 May 2022 - 28 May 2022

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The SPA are delighted to be able to welcome Anne Morrison to The Barony Centre, West Kilbride. This will take the format of a half... Read more

21 May 2022 - 22 May 2022

The SPA are delighted to be able to welcome David Wright to our first in-person workshop in over 2 years on the weekend of 21/22... Read more

07 May 2022 - 11 Jun 2022

Around 50 members of the Scottish Potters Association from all over Scotland are exhibiting their ceramic work in an exciting new exhibition at The Barony,... Read more

01 May 2022 - 31 Aug 2022

Two SPA members ,Pauline Beautyman (Seadrift Pottery) and Moira Ferguson(Holy Loch Pottery) are both members of Cowal Open Studios (COS). From1st May until 31st August... Read more

30 Apr 2022 - 02 May 2022

Open Studios North Fife's event will be Saturday 30th April to Monday 2nd May 2022 10- 6pm each day. Also Virtually at Open Studios North... Read more

08 Apr 2022 - 23 Apr 2022

Artists and makers collective opens their first pop up shop in Crail8-23rd April, Julia’s Cafe, High Street Crail, 10:30am-4pm dailyEast Neuk Makers, a diverse group... Read more

12 Mar 2022 - 10 Apr 2022

Spring Gathering5-6th March 2022

10am to 2pm each day

**Carina Ciscato’s workshop has been postponed due to Covid and will be re-scheduled as soon as she is... Read more

11 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2021

Wasps Winter Markets are back in the beautiful Briggait in Glasgow!Date: December 11 - December 12Time: 10am - 5pm
The Briggait
141 Bridgegate
Glasgow
G1 5HZ

Join us for two... Read more

11 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2021

11th & 12th December 10:00am - 4:00pmAlways a firm favourite in the Tea Green calendar, we are so please to be getting back to Bowhouse!

This... Read more

11 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2021

Anne Gatherar Ceramics is having a Christmas sale of work in Edinburgh next weekend. Fiona Reid is hosting it at her house in Bruntsfield along... Read more

05 Dec 2021 - 05 Dec 2021

Clola Pottery are having a Winter Open Studio on the 5th December from 11am to 6pm.

Come see what they do, have a chat to the... Read more

04 Dec 2021 - 24 Dec 2021

Siri CeramicsChristmas sale at my Garden Gallery, Kinaldy Farm ( St Andrews).

Beginning this weekend until Christmas.

Please call me on 01334461374 for time slot and... Read more

04 Dec 2021 - 04 Dec 2021

Geralyn Walker Ceramics is at this great venue this Saturday 4th December with some of old favourites along with new contemporary ceramics -

Come and... Read more

04 Dec 2021 - 05 Dec 2021

Seal Ceramics' next and last event of the year is a pop up shop at ‘the gym’, Huntly street, Aberdeen. Nicola will be taking her... Read more

04 Dec 2021 - 05 Dec 2021

Come and see Scottish designers GLOW at the Dovecot Studios this December!4th / 5th December 2021GLOW is returning for a third year and gives a... Read more

04 Dec 2021 - 05 Dec 2021

Back by popular demand! Our makers events feature the best handcrafted giftware available and the Makers themselves are here to chat to you too.4th &... Read more

04 Dec 2021 - 04 Dec 2021

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04 Dec 2021 - 05 Dec 2021

4th - 5th December 2021, 10:30 - 5:00 each day.

Our Edinburgh Christmas Art, Craft and Design Fair returns to the glorious surrounds of the Assembly... Read more

02 Dec 2021 - 05 Dec 2021

HAAN Design Pop-Up is a high-quality showcase of creative products from from highly original independent designers and makers. This event celebrates and showcases these unique... Read more

26 Nov 2021 - 28 Nov 2021

Open Studio - Ceramics and Woven Willow

Friday 26th - Sunday 28th November, 10am-5pm daily
Artists:

Jo Gifford Ceramics: http://www.jogifford.co.uk 
Instagram: @joannagiff

Cathrine Holtet Ceramics:  http://www.theweeviking.com 
Instagram: @cathrineholtet  
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/c.holtet.ceramics  

Rachel Bower Woven Willow: www.rachelbowerbaskets.co.uk ... Read more

01 Oct 2021 - 07 Oct 2021

Under the Same Sky (Half a World Away)Kevin Andrew MorrisDAS Project Space: 1-7th October

Preview: Friday 1st 6-8pm

Opening Hours:

2nd-5th 12-4pm
6th & 7th 6-8pm

DAS Project Space, Deemouth... Read more

24 Sep 2021 - 27 Sep 2021

Cowal is a peninsula in Argyll and Bute, in the west of Scotland, that extends into the Firth of Clyde. Scattered along these secret shores... Read more

11 Sep 2021 - 19 Sep 2021

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North East Open Studios11th – 19th September 2021NEOS' award-winning collective of artists, makers and designers open their studios to the public in September every year.... Read more

04 Sep 2021 - 12 Sep 2021

Perthshire OPEN Studios4-12 September 2021

From professional artists and makers opening their workspaces, to art clubs and collectives of artists getting together to exhibit, this annual... Read more

30 Jul 2021 - 01 Aug 2021

POTFEST IN THE PENS
30th & 31st of July & 1st August, 2021

See the work of the well-established alongside the up-and-coming, in an exciting mix of... Read more

24 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2021

Seasons Cycle ExhibitionWatermill Gallery, Aberfeldy
The SPA is delighted to be holding a selected exhibition at the Watermill Gallery from 24th July until the end of... Read more

23 Jul 2021 - 25 Jul 2021

POTFEST IN THE PARKJULY 23rd, 24th & 25th 2021

100 exhibitors invited from across Europe and beyond. All with very distinctive, individual styles. Set in the... Read more

16 Jul 2021 - 29 Jul 2021

Off-Kilter Exhibition16th - 29th JulyDrill Hall Gallery in Leith

Off-Kilter is an exhibition showcasing works made by Jeanne Blissett Robertson and David Gray during their recent... Read more

03 Jul 2021 - 03 Jul 2021

The International Ceramics Festival have postpone their traditional festival until 2022. However they will still be celebrating ceramics during the 2021 ICF weekend!

Over the past... Read more

02 Jul 2021 - 04 Jul 2021

 

**POSTPONED** Regretfully this event has been postponed until 2022
The International Ceramics Festival
2nd - 4th July 2021

The ICF is Europe’s premier ceramics festival which is held... Read more

02 Jul 2021 - 02 Jul 2021

The International Ceramics Festival have postpone their traditional festival until 2022. However they will still be celebrating ceramics during the 2021 ICF weekend!

For Friday July 2nd,... Read more

16 Jun 2021 - 16 Jun 2021

Women and Clay: Gendered Form16th June, 4.30-6pmA symposia exploring the research of Dr Jarah Das and Dr Jenni Sorkin into women in the field of... Read more

11 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2021

POTFEST SCOTLANDJUNE 11th, 12th & 13th 2021

Returning for its 24th year, Potfest Scotland is set in the beautiful grounds of Scone Palace, on the outskirts... Read more

05 Jun 2021 - 05 Jun 2021

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Fitch & McAndrew Live RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH

Saturday 5th June, 2pmThe live workshop will be about an hour and a half long, starting with a tour... Read more

29 May 2021 - 06 Jun 2021

 

Spring Fling 2021 Plans & Applications OpenWe're thrilled to finally announce the first details of the Spring Fling 2021 event.
In light of the ongoing pandemic,... Read more

26 Apr 2021 - 29 May 2021

Cowal Open Studios are delighted to be exhibiting the work of thirty two of their members at the Barony Centre, West Kilbride, Ayrshire in the... Read more

21 Apr 2021 - 22 Apr 2021

Join the Leach Pottery for a Cuppa and a Natter on National Tea Day with Potters Roelof Uys, Clary Illian & Jeff Oestreich

Wed, 21 April... Read more

21 Apr 2021 - 22 Apr 2021

The SPA Coffee Morning will have a Special guest next Wednesday (21st April, 2021)

Alan Freestone with his specialist knowledge on ceramic glazes will be answering... Read more

03 Apr 2021 - 16 May 2021

“Seasons Cycle” ExhibitionWatermill Gallery, Aberfeldy 3rd April – 16th  MaySubmission Deadline 14th February, 2021 

 

 It's time to submit your best ceramics!

20 SPA members' work will be... Read more

23 Mar 2021 - 23 Mar 2021

23rd March, 10.30-3pm: Restating Clay: There's much work to be done ...The event, hosted in Zoom, will explore key issues faced by the ceramics sector,... Read more

23 Mar 2021 - 23 Mar 2021

Have you booked your ticket for the next CoCA symposia?Tuesday 23rd March, 10.30am-3pmIt is free to attend thanks to support from Arts Council England. I... Read more

02 Feb 2021 - 02 Feb 2021

This event, the second of two, heralds the Shipley Art Gallery's acquisition of the John Christian studio ceramics collection in 2020.

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Curating Ceramics: Online... Read more

30 Jan 2021 - 25 Feb 2021

The Centre of Ceramic Art are holding two new, free, online events, organised in partnership with Leach Pottery, supported by Arts Council England.Both will be... Read more

26 Jan 2021 - 21 Jan 2021

This event, the first of two, heralds the Shipley Art Gallery's acquisition of the John Christian studio ceramics collection in 2020.

About this Event

Curating Ceramics: Innovative... Read more

09 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2020

To brighten up the New Year, we are asking members to get involved in a mug and recipe swap. We are all very familiar with... Read more

02 Dec 2020 - 01 Jan 2023

Following a suggestion at the AGM, we are setting up weekly coffee mornings via Zoom. With the latest round of lockdowns, inability to meet in... Read more

02 Dec 2020 - 15 Jan 2023

An exhibition celebrating the 25th birthday of Glasgow Ceramics Studio featuring works by members past & present. 

Studio Pavilion
House for an Art Lover
Bellahouston Park... Read more

01 Dec 2020 - 01 Feb 2021

Mug and Recipe Swap - January 2021To brighten up the New Year, we asked members to get involved in a mug and recipe swap. We... Read more

10 Oct 2020 - 12 Oct 2020

Open Studios is an opportunity for you to speak to artists about their methods and sources of inspiration and perhaps buy or commission directly from... Read more

31 Jul 2020 - 02 Aug 2020

For more information, see the Potfest Website Read more

30 May 2020 - 27 Jun 2020

 

To view the exhibition, click on the Exhibition tab. Read more

12 Jan 2020 - 12 Jan 2020

SPA Committee Meeting in preparation for Tulliallan.

If you have anything you would like the committee to discuss, please contact Chrsitine chairman@scottishpotters.org Read more

04 Jan 2020 - 01 Feb 2020

Textures of the LandWorking from the Isle of Skye for the past 25 years, Patricia Shone has developed her practise using techniques of texturing and... Read more