Celebrate the Past: Look to the Future
Explore an eclectic mix of historic & contemporary tiles, exquisite technical (re)drawings & archive film exhibited in the evocative surroundings of a traditional ceramic tile works; in one of The Potteries’ 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 day.
Artist Ruth Impey (Glasgow) has contributed an additional display telling the fascinating story of Scotland’s forgotten industrial potteries (50 Pots). Contemporary work also featured includes ‘Glasgow Smogware’ & the monumental ‘Beithir’ mosaic sculpture at Stockingfield Bridge made in partnership with artist Louise Nolan (Make It Glasgow) & community participants. Both artists will be available to chat at various times when the exhibition is open & throughout the ‘finale evening event’.
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 #SharedStories.
OPENING DATES & TIMES
(*To coincide with British Ceramics Biennial 2023):
Fri 29th Sept 10am - 3pm (Exhibition Artists Craig Peebles, Ruth Impey & Danny Callaghan will be ‘in residence’ & on hand to speak with visitors)
*5 - 8pm Drinks Reception (limited availability, booking required click here)
Sat 30th Sept 10am - 3pm (Exhibition Artists Craig Peebles, Ruth Impey & Danny Callaghan will be ‘in residence’ & on hand to speak with visitors) *3pm closing time
*Please note: Exhibition closed Thur 5th Oct
Fri 6th Oct 10am - 3pm
Sat 7th Oct 10am - 1pm
Thur 12th Oct 10am - 1pm *early close
Fri 13th Oct 10am - 3pm
Sat 14th Oct 10am - 1pm
*Please note: Exhibition closed Thur 19th, Fri 20th, Sat 21st Oct
Thur 26th Oct 10am - 3pm
Fri 27th Oct 12:30 - 3pm *12:30 opening time
Sat 28th Oct 10am - 1pm
Thur 2nd Nov 10am - 3pm
Fri 3rd Nov 10am - 3pm (Exhibition Artists Craig Peebles, Ruth Impey & Danny Callaghan will be ‘in residence’ & on hand to speak with visitors)
*5 - 8pm Finale Drinks Reception (limited availability, booking required click here)
Sat 4th Nov 10am - 1pm (Exhibition Artists Craig Peebles, Ruth Impey & Danny Callaghan will be ‘in residence’ & on hand to speak with visitors)
*If you are visiting Stoke-on-Trent outside these stated opening times & would like to view the exhibition, it may be possible to open specifically for you if we can juggle it between other commitments. Please get in touch if you would like to explore this opportunity, email: hello@ceramiccitystories.info (Danny Callaghan)