Box Gallery exhibition
For the month of November I’ll be exhibiting my work at the Rope Walk Gallery, Barton on Humber. This will be a selling event just in time for Christmas. There’ll be an assortment of tableware and a selection of individual one-off pieces.
Please see their website for details and opening hours: https://www.the-ropewalk.co.uk/
Yorkshire Artspace Open Studios
It’s here again, The Yorkshire Artspace Open Studios!
Taking place over the two buildings that house over 150 artists in Sheffield city centre. It’s a chance to see inside the studios and buy direct from the artists themselves.
I’m in the basement( garden studios!) at Persistence Works on Brown Street. Come along for a chat and to see the gas kiln where I fire all of my work.
See the Yorkshire Artspace website for more details: https://www.yas.art/whats-on/open-studios-2026
Potfest in the City, Glasgow
Potfest Scotland – Potfest in the City (Glasgow) is an unselected show, offering a new opportunity for those up-and-coming artists to exhibit their work alongside the more established, Potfest regulars.
The show will be hosted by WASPS in their Brigait venue, the old fish markets.
Less than 15 minutes walk from Glasgow Central Station, less than 20 minutes from Queen Street Station and just an 10 minute walk from St Enoch Subway.
Over 90 artists selling their work on the run up to Christmas
Please see the Potfest website for all of the details: https://potfest.co.uk/visit/potfest-scotland-potfest-in-the-city-glasgow/
Potfest in the Pens, Penrith
See the work of the well-established alongside the up-and-coming, in an exciting mix of the sophisticated and the raw power of the next generation, combined in a bustling artisan marketplace.
No art hype, no gallery glitz, just potters and public mixing in a down-to-earth setting. Held under cover to save us from the inclement Cumbrian weather at Skirsgill Auction Mart, Penrith.
Please see the website more all of the details: https://potfest.co.uk/visit/potfest-in-the-pens-penrith-autumn/
Yorkshire Artspace Open Studios
A chance to come and see inside the studios of over 100 artists and makers. Taking place at the sYAS tudios at Exchange Place and Persistence Works. You’ll find me in the basement studios of Persistence Works…
Potfest in the Pens, Melton Mowbray
A pottery festival in cattle pens in the middle of the country- a good start for Christmas shopping!
Potfest Haughley Park
Over 90 makers have been selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work that is guaranteed to delight and inspire. Discover functional and decorative ceramics to suit all tastes and budgets and buy direct from the makers.
Selected Space at Persistence Works, Sheffield
I’ll be taking part in Selected Space, over the weekend of Friday July 11th until Sunday July 13th.
Bringing together over 30 selected artists, designers and makers from across the region. It is a selection of beautiful things, curated by makers.
Summer Pot Shop at Leila's in Shoreditch
Once again I’ll be heading down to Leila’s Shop in Shoreditch for a Summer Shop takeover!
Saturday 28th June 12 noon until 4pm Leila’s Shop and Cafe will be open as usual, and I’ll be selling a small selection of work outside the shop.
Sunday 29th June 11am until 4pm I’ll be taking over the whole of the Cafe with as much work as I can bring! If you can only make one day come on the Sunday. And Leila’s Shop will also be open, selling a fantastic array of fruit, vegetables and top quality ingredients.
Potfest in the Pens, Penrith
I’m super excited to be back at Potfest in the Pens in Penrith! This was my first Potfest that I took part in last year and I’ve been keen to get back.
As well as 100 or so potters that are exhibiting there are free demos, plus wheel-throwing and hand-building classes. So you can come and have a go!
£5 entry, payable either oniline via the link or on the day at the door
Open 10am-16.30 every day
Saturday 24th May- Monday 26th May
Skirsgill Auction Mart, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DN
https://potfest.co.uk/visit/potfest-in-the-pens-penrith-spring/
Potfest, Glynde Place
I’ll be joining almost 100 potters for Potfest, Glynde Place, near Lewes in Sussex.
Potfest South East – Glynde Place is set in parkland immediately in front of a grand Elizabethan country house on the doorstep of the South Downs. The show is within easy access by road and rail from Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes.
Over 90 makers have been selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work that is guaranteed to delight and inspire. Discover functional and decorative ceramics to suit all tastes and budgets and buy direct from the maker.
Glynde Place, Nr. Lewes, BN8 6SX
https://potfest.co.uk/visit/potfest-glynde-place/
Kiln Opening
A group of local potters will be opening the big gas kiln for the first time after a firing!
Come and revel in the excitement of unloading the kiln, get swept up in the chat about what happened during the firing, see and possibly buy work from a range of exciting potters.
Coffee and pastries will be provided by I Said Bread
Entry is free. Please come in round the back of Persistence Works, via the Permissive Path that runs behind the building from BBC Radio Sheffield on Shoreham Street, or from the right-hand side of Persistence Works off Brown Street.
At The Kiln Yard, Persistence Works, 21 Brown Street Sheffield, S1 2BS
Alfonsos Art Fair
Back again at The Brothers Arms pub in Heeley!
A great mix of local artists and makers, good music, great beer and party vibes!
It’s a relaxed festival feel and I’ll be selling mostly seconds and samples. Come on down to grab some bargains!
Manchester Ceramics Fair
Held at the iconic Whitworth Gallery, Oxford Road, Manchester.
Showcasing over 50 ceramic makers.
Saturday 15th March 12-5pm
Sunday 16th March 10am-3.30pm
Free entry
@manchester_ceramics_fair
Leila's Shop takeover
I’ll be heading down to London on Saturday the 15th June to collaborate with the fantastic pastry chef/Baker Nicola lamb! We’ll be staging a takeover of Leila’s Shop in Shoreditch.
On the Saturday Nicola will be cooking up some recipes from her new book, Sift, and we’ll be offering “Cake-on-a-Plate” where you can pick up a piece of Cake-made by Nicola, on a Plate- made by me- for a special combo price!
If you can’t make it on the Saturday, don’t worry- I’ll be there on the Sunday, selling a wider range of pottery, and still some Cake-on-a-Plate, should stocks last.
Potfest in the Pens
I’m happy to announce that I’ll be heading to Potfest in the Pens near Penrith this May. The event takes place from Saturday 25th May until Monday 27th May inclusive.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
I'm really pleased to have my work for sale at @yspsculpture @yspshops as part of the @yartspace Maker Showcase! Our creative studio community is one of the largest in the UK and it's great to be part of this display highlighting the wealth of skill and craftsmanship we have here. The showcase runs from 15 April to 6 October.
Sheffield Ceramics Festival
I’ll be taking part in this years Sheffield Ceramics Festival at Kelham Island Museum.
Saturday 6th April 10am-5pm, Sunday 7th April 11am-4pm.
£2 entry
The Brothers Arms Art Fair
I’ll be taking part in The Brothers Arms Art Fair on Saturday 30th March 2024.
It's free entry so come down and join us on the 30th for a fun day of art, food and good vibes!
For more information or enquiries contact Alfietaylorevents@gmail.com