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Potfest will be hosted by WASPS in their Brigait venue, the old fish market which is less than 15 minutes walk from Glasgow Central Station and less than 20 minutes from Queen Street Station, from Friday 27- Sunday 29th November 10am – 4.30pm daily
More than 70 artists will be selling their work on the run up to Christmas across nine different locations at Potfest. Each show has its own unique charm, style and energy where you can see and purchase unique and beautiful handmade pieces from talented artists.
From beautifully glazed mugs and bowls to elegant vases, characterful sculptures, and one-off artworks, there will be something to suit every taste and budget.
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From the South Coast of England to the centre of Scotland
There are now ten Potfest events distributed through the year from April to November. Spanning the country from the south coast near Brighton, to Perth in Scotland, each show features the work of between 90 -110 potters who exhibit and sell their handmade ceramics.
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Potfest is a fantastic day out – a popular event among ceramic enthusiasts, collectors, and members of the general public who are interested in pottery and ceramics. In addition to the exhibits, visitors have the chance to meet and talk with the artists themselves, and at the spring Penrith event there are also demonstrations, talks, and workshops by renowned potters and ceramicists.
“It’s very much a boom time for ceramics at the moment,” said organiser Matt Cox. “Post pandemic all of the shows in the last couple of years have absolutely exploded. I don’t know if that is partly to do with people becoming a little bit more craft focused over the pandemic or whether The Great Pottery Throwdown on TV has had an influence.”
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During the pandemic, Potfest was one of the few arts festivals able to continue, as it was classed as an outdoor event because the sides of the marquees are kept open.
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“The idea is that we hold the shows in beautiful places so it would seem an absolute waste to hold a show with such fantastic vistas but then put it inside a tent so you can’t see any of the surroundings,” said Matt. “We always open the sides of the tents up, which meant that during the pandemic they were judged to be outdoor events and we were able to run all the way through.”