Part of MADE IN STOKE-ON-TRENT Click here for more info

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

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.

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).

A unique opportunity to take a virtual tour behind the scenes of a traditional ceramic tile manufactory (via a live Zoom video call). 'The Firing Line' produces dust pressed tiles using traditional techniques & c.100 year old cast iron machinery.

There are two virtual factory tours (via Zoom) during Heritage Open Days 2021:

• 11:00am-11:45am Friday 10th September

• 11:00am-11:45am Friday 17th September

*Please Note: You will need to have the (FREE) Zoom app downloaded to your computer, tablet or phone prior to the event. For more information & app download please click on the following link: Zoom

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