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11:00am – 4:00pm (both days) Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September

St Marks Church, Shelton plays host to Which God? Coexist as part of national Heritage Open Days. This thought provoking display features a work by Potteries based ceramic artist Phillip Hardaker

*Also look out for History in Blue and White – Tile Making Workshop

11:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 19th September (no booking necessary; just drop in)

St Mark’s Church hosts a TILE MAKING WORKSHOP led by artist & ceramicist Catherine Ralph as part of national Heritage Open Days 2021.

JOIN US & GET HANDS ON WITH CLAY!

ALL WELCOME | FREE

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What:

EXHIBITION of ceramic work by WILL BOYCE which is open for viewing Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00am till 10:00pm between 16th September - Sunday 17th October (to complement the British Ceramics Biennial 2021).

There is also a LAUNCH & MEET THE ARTIST between 2:00pm - 4:00pm on Saturday 11th September.

*Note: Exhibition & Event both FREE entry

Where:
The Coachmakers Arms
65, Lichfield St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST13 3EA
www.coachmakersarms.co.uk

Monday 2pm to 11.30pm

Tuesday 2pm to 11.30pm

Wednesday 2pm to 11.30pm

Thursday 2pm to 11.30pm

Friday 2pm to 00.30am

Saturday 12pm to 00.30am

Sunday 12pm to 11.30pm

(All hours subject to local restrictions due to covid 19)

A unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of a traditional ceramic tile manufactory. 'The Firing Line' produces dust pressed tiles using traditional techniques & c.100 year old cast iron machinery.

There are two factory tours during Heritage Open Days 2021:

• 11:00am-11:45am Saturday 11th September

• 11:00am-11:45am Saturday 18th September

*Winkhill Mill is a working factory. Unfortunately it is not fully accessible; it has a small number of steps & trip hazards throughout. Visitors must take extra care on entry & do so at their own risk. Further details are displayed at the entrance.

BOOKING REQUIRED Please complete & submit the booking form below to confirm your booking.

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Valentine Clays will generously host a ‘Made in Stoke-on-Trent’ showcase in their superb ‘LOVECLAY’ Ceramics Centre located in Fenton to coincide with the British Ceramics Biennial 2021. This exhibition will feature a selection of locally produced (or connected) ceramic work featured across The Potteries & North Staffordshire between 11th September - 17th October. These details will be updated with more information about ceramic artists involved.

*Valentine Clays will also host a private view event to coincide with the official launch of BCB from 8:00pm on Friday 10th September. This is an invitation event; please contact Will Boyce for further details: willboyce922@gmail.com

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What:

EXHIBITION of Gillie Nicholls ceramic work which is open each Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00am till 10:00pm between 11th September - Saturday 16th October (to complement the British Ceramics Biennial 2021).

There is also a MEET THE ARTIST event with music, meet and chat too on Thursday 30th September 6.30 till 10:00pm.

*Note: Exhibition & Event both FREE entry

Where:
The Captains Bar
67, Lichfield St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST13 3EA
www.captainsbarstoke.co.uk
07875145007

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‘CLAYHEAD': Window showcase of 50 small scale ceramic items made by potters, ceramic artists & creative contributors from (or with close associations with) Stoke-on-Trent. The display aims to contribute to the British Ceramics Biennial (11 September - 17 October 2021) & Heritage Open Days 2021 It can be viewed ‘remotely’ from Swan Street during opening times. This collection aims to offer an eclectic, ‘self selected’ cross section of a few of the city’s many makers & some examples of their creative ceramics.

The window will be open on a regular basis during the following days & times throughout the BCB festival (11th September - 17th October):

• Every Thursday (10:00am - 3:00pm)

• Every Friday (10:00am - 3:00pm)

• Every Saturday morning (9:00am - 12noon)

• *We will also open as & when possible at other days & times but this is dependent on other commitments. If you plan to visit the BCB outside the regular days & times listed above & would like to view the ‘Made in Stoke-on-Trent display; please get in touch with us & we will do our best to open the window showcase to coincide with your visit: hello@ceramiccitystories.info

• Opening times & dates between Friday 10th - Sunday 18th September are part of national Heritage Open Days 2021 (Please note: Friday 10th September is also included as an additional day; ie the day before the official start of BCB).

‘MADE IN STOKE-ON-TRENT’ ONLINE EXHIBITION: The window showcase can also be accessed online here: CLAYHEAD Exhibition. This virtual exhibition offers additional information about the items & the creative people that made them. Links (QR codes) will also be displayed at the physical window display to also enable visitors to Swan Street with smart phones to access this additional information about the ceramic items & makers including direct contact details for sale enquiries.

*Live from 10:00am Friday 10th September to coincide with the launch of Heritage Open Days & BCB ‘Private View’ event).

FREE

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A unique & evocative high quality destination comprising evocative & high quality rooms & suites (Potbank Aparthotel), events/conference spaces, live music venue (Factory Floor) & cafe (The Quarter@Potbank). Set in carefully converted buildings on the SpodeWorks site (former historic Spode Copeland Pottery Works). These facilities are located just a short distance out of Stoke on Trent town centre & 10 minute walk from Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station. The Potbank complex is ideally placed to access (& commute around) the Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire area.

Jeff (Nash) & the Team at Potbank are strong supporters of the city’s creative community. There are a range of local artist & ceramic commissions throughout the various facilities including The Quarter cafe walls & tables, Phil Hardaker’s spectacular Grand Piano (& a number of other wall works) & two large ceramic tile signs. The large exterior sign has been created from a variety of vintage transfer patterns salvaged from the original Spode Copeland buildings Potbank now occupies. The newest addition to this growing collection of ‘in situ’ Made in Stoke-on-Trent ceramics is the ‘Potbank’ sign that adorns the new live event space called the ‘Factory Floor’. Jeff commissioned artists & ceramicists from across the city to create a vibrant & eclectic showcase of creatives working in The Potteries & North Staffordshire.

Some works are always on show in the public areas & you are welcome to request access to see works featured in some of the event spaces including the Factory Floor venue.

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What:

FLUX STOKE-ON-TRENT | STUDIO SALE: Barewall welcome you to experience award winning luxury fine bone china designed and made in Stoke on Trent between 2012 to 2014. Winner of Elle Homes and Gardens awards at the time; this timeless 100% made in Stoke on Trent ware is available at heavily discounted prices for a short time only.

Quintessentially English fine bone china and blue and white with flourishes of hand applied gold or platinum the prices range from £5 to £30 with boxes, certificates and branded wrapping just while stocks last.

Originally concepted and designed by Staffordshire University ceramics department’s selected MA students and then head of ceramics Professor David Sanderson. They selected Duchess China with their workers age honed skills and quality production and finish made, all made 100% in Stoke on Trent at their heritage factory. 

The brand was designed to show off the skill and design flair of the Potteries playing on the traditional cobalt blue and white with flourishes of hand applied gold and platinum. It was bought and exported around the world. 

With three collections in eleven outstanding designs you have a good choice and the whole range is versatile so that you can mix and match throughout.

We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery pop up in Burslem during MADE IN STOKE ON TRENT where we will also bring you an exhibition of paintings by local artists made in their studios in Stoke on Trent.

Where:

Barewall Gallery 2 - 4 Market Place, Burslem, Stoke on Trent, ST6 4AT

*Parking Available opposite the gallery on Market Place.

When: 

Gallery is open daily by appointment during the BCB Festival. 

For more information contact Amanda Bromley, shop@barewall.co.uk, 07932 717718

Please visit www.barewall.co.uk to buy online, or call 07932 717 718 between 8am to 8pm.

A series of initial events & pop up displays organised by independent potters, ceramic artists & other creative contributors from (or closely associated with) Stoke-on-Trent. These inaugural ‘DIY’ activities aim to complement the British Ceramics Biennial (11 September - 17 October 2021) & encourage the development of a more substantial ‘fringe’ programme for future festivals.

*Confirmed events will be added to these EVENTS listings; please keep checking back.

FREE

A unique showcase of community-sourced tiles, ceramics & related ‘curios’ displayed in the 'shop window' of a traditional tile works.

Visitors will be be able to enjoy 50 small scale exhibits viewed safely from Swan Street. A virtual version of the exhibition will also be available online which provides additional information, shared stories & an alternative experience.

OPENING TIMES:

Friday 10 September: 10:00 - 15:00 

Saturday 11 September: 09:00 - 12:00 

Thursday 16 September: 10:00 - 15:00 

Friday 17 September: 10:00 - 15:00 

Saturday 18 September: 09:00 - 12:00

*This display combines with Made in Stoke-on-Trent (CLAYHEAD); a series of initial ‘fringe’ events that contribute to the British Ceramics Biennial 2021 (Saturday 11th September - Sunday 17th October).