Mar 22, 2024

Only Clay, Sheffield 2024

 

Mug

5th and 6th October 2024
 
Saturday the 5th 10.00 to 5.00
Sunday the 6th 10.00 to 4.00
 
Kelham Island Museum
Alma St
Sheffield
S3 8SA

Only clay will feature an exciting mix of potters from all over the UK. It is a ceramic fair held in the centre of Sheffield's industrial past being located in the excellent 
Kelham Island Museum.

For more information click here.

Food and Pot Festival Wardlow Mires 2024

 

Wardlow

Wardlow Mires Food and Pots Festival
The 3 Stags Heads
Wardlow Mires
Derbyshire SK17 8RW

7th and 8th September 2024

Visitors will be able to choose from the work of some of the country’s finest functional pottery makers and can buy quality, locally sourced and produced food at this lovely Peak District show. The first year without the founders Pat and Geoff Fuller. They will be very much missed, but in their honour the show goes on.

For more info click here.

Potfest in The Park 2024

 

Pottiest in the Park

Potfest in the Park
Hutton-in-the-Forest
 
26th, 27th and 28th of July 2024
 
10:00 to 4:30 daily.
 
Set in the magnificent backdrop of Hutton-in-the-Forest on the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park.

Potfest in the Park takes place under large marquees on parkland in front of this magnificent country house. The Potters’ special competition pieces are displayed on the lawns in front of the house, juxtaposing ancient architecture and modern ceramics.

As well as hosting Potfest in the Park, Hutton-in-the-Forest is a cultural destination in itself. With its historic house, walled garden, topiary terraces and woodland walks, it makes a great day out.

Celebrating Ceramics, Oxford 2024

 

Celebrating Ceramics

Celebrating Ceramics
Waterperry Gardens
Wheatley
Oxford
OX33 1LA

19th to 21st July 2024

Opening Times 
19th and 20th 9.30 to 5.30
21st 9.30 to 5.00

All tickets must be bought in advance. There is an early bird discount available.

This fine selection of artistic talent is set against the backdrop of Waterperry House and Gardens. Understand the creative talent first-hand with demonstrations from some of the artists. You will be able to meet and purchase directly from 150 of the leading ceramicists. An amazing range of food, drink and music are available to compliment your day.

Warwickshire Open Studios 2024

 

Warwick Open Studios

21 Granville Street
Leamington Spa
CV32 5XW

22nd and 23rd June
29th and 30th June
6th and 7th July

11.00 to 6.30 each day.

A joint exhibition of abstract art by Rhoda Bertz and my black earthenware functional ceramics. There will be new work made by both of us to view and purchase.

 

For 2024 there are over 400 artists and makers taking part at 121 venues across Warwickshire and Coventry. From bars to Barns, cafes to churches, galleries to gazebos, halls to hallways, you can find amazing original art presented by the talented creators.

Potfest by the Lake, Compton Verney 2024

Compton Verney Ceramics show


Compton Verney
Warwickshire
CV35 9HZ

21st, 22nd and 23rd June 2024

10.00am to 4.30pm daily.

Compton Verney is an historic house and well-established, award-winning, arts venue set in 120 acres of stunning Lancelot ‘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.


For more information click here

Nov 20, 2023

MAC's Christmas Arts Market Birmingham 2023

3rd December 2023

Sheila Herring at the MAC Christmas show Birmingham


‘With a long history of successful craft fairs, MAC is proud to present their annual Christmas arts markets. Showcasing dazzling and delightful work made by the crafters, makers and designers from Brum, the West Midlands and beyond.’ 

 

The markets are free to attend and happen across two weekends. Open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM with bustling stalls throughout MAC’s buildings. Please note I will be there on Sunday 3rd December.


For more information see the MAC website.

 

Midlands Arts Centre

Cannon Hill Park

Birmingham

B12 9QH

Jul 14, 2023

Art in Clay Farnham 2023

18th and 19th November 2023

Honey glazed cake and cheese stand Sheila Herring Ceramics


The Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

Saturday 10.00 to 5.00

Sunday 10.00 to 4.30

A show offering a special opportunity to see a range of ceramics from animal sculptures to kitchen and garden pots. There is a varied programme of talks and demos for those interested in the creative process.

Art in Clay Farnham 2023

Food and Pot Festival Wardlow Mires

 9th and 10th September 2023

earthenware jug Wardlow Mires Food and Pots 2023

A bustling festival of pots and food in the Peak District. Lots to enjoy at this characterful show. Potters and quality local food producers will be based in a large marquee just off the B6465 near Wardlow.

Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Sunday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Website update coming soon, Pots and Food

Feb 2, 2023

Potfest in the Park 2023



Hutton-in-the- Forest
Cumbria
CA11 9TH

28, 29 and 30 July 2023, 10am - 4.30pm

“The original Potfest Flagship showcasing the very best work from 90 selected artists, chosen from throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.

All with very distinctive, individual styles. Set in the magnificent backdrop of Hutton-in-the-Forest on the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park.

Potfest in the Park takes place under large marquees on parkland in front of this magnificent country house. The potters’ special competition pieces are displayed on the lawns in front of the house, juxtaposing ancient architecture and modern ceramics.

As well as hosting Potfest in the Park, Hutton-in-the-forest is a cultural destination in itself. With its historic house, walled garden, topiary terraces and woodland walks it makes a great day out.”

I look forward to taking my latest pots up to Cumbria for this show. It is always a pleasure to take part in this special event.