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Celebrate the past: look to the future

Join us for an informal early evening reception & drinks event to celebrate the launch of our refreshed exhibition (to coincide with the British Ceramics Biennial). Visitors are invited to explore an eclectic mix of historic & contemporary tiles & exquisite (re)drawings exhibited in a traditional ceramic tile works; one of the city’s hidden historic gems!

This exciting exhibition has been created and curated by artists Danny Callaghan (Ceramic City Stories, Stoke-on-Trent) and Craig Peebles (Welby & Wright, Edinburgh). It reflects a two-year creative collaboration driven by a shared love for tiles and architectural ceramics. Guests will be able to meet and chat with the two artists during the event.

Artist Ruth Impey (Glasgow) will also be present & has contributed an additional display telling the story of Scotland’s forgotten industrial potteries (50 Pots). Contemporary work will also feature including ‘Glasgow Smogware’ & ‘Beithir’ mosaic tiles from Stockingfield Bridge made in partnership with artist Louise Nolan (Make It Glasgow).

Visitors will also be able to glimpse behind the scenes of The Firing Line, a manufacturer that still produces ‘dust press’ tiles using 100 year old technology and traditional techniques. We hope you enjoy this collection of new artworks, historical artefacts and shared stories. Join us for another special night on the tiles!

Evening Reception & Drinks

5:00pm - 8:00pm Friday 29th September

*Guests are welcome to arrive & leave at any time between 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Limited availability, booking required for this event. Please register your interest using the form below. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.