Our past and present events
South Wales Potters (SWP) proudly presents the next instalment of the 'Ceramica' weekends, a hallmark event within the SWP calendar. Held alternately with the International Ceramic Festival, 'Ceramica' has been a pivotal gathering for many years for SWP members. This year, we are excited to announce our distinguished demonstrators Niek Hoogland and Susan O'Byrne. ...
A slideshow and hands-on of Patia's slip decoration techniques ...
In April the National Botanic Garden of Wales and South Wales Potters will host a weekend celebrating clay with workshops, exhibitions, and more. ...
In this online workshop, Sharon will share her story into clay and the importance of storytelling using figures and faces. Sharon will share her ideas of gathering inspiration to inform clay figures. ...
Jack Welbourne coil throwing demo and talk and handle pulling workshop at Fox Lane Studio, Cardiff ...
A demonstration of mould making and slipcasting by Sasha Wardell at Llantarnam Grange ...
A tour of the Potclays factory in Stoke-on-Trent ...
A talk and demonstration by Jeremy Steward, with a focus towards raw-glazing/once firing, followed by the AGM at 1.30pm ...
A celebration of contemporary handmade pottery and ceramics from across South Wales and beyond ...
Demonstration and workshop with Welsh Potter and CSAD Doctoral Research Student Bert Jones. ...
Join potter and full-time digital marketer, Rosie Johns, for a whistlestop tour through the world of social media. ...
A celebration of contemporary handmade pottery and ceramics from across South Wales and beyond ...
A demonstration of how Nantgarw China Works make & use their porcelain as well as a tour to see how this historic pottery is being restored. This will be followed by lunch then the AGM. ...
Emily Myers will talk about and demonstrate her work and then give members the opportunity to learn to facet their own work. ...
Scott will demonstrate naked raku, horsehair and saggar firing. He will also talk about his unique glass fusing techniques. Free to SWP members ...
Jeremy is a sculptor and printmaker based in Derbyshire. More details to follow ...
Paul will talk about his abstract sculpture. Free to SWP members ...
A demonstration by Kim Colebrook followed by the SWP AGM. Free to SWP members ...
A talk and demonstration by Zoe Preece. Free to SWP members ...
Russell will demonstrate his unique way of creating his slip decorated toasty rich pottery. Free to SWP members ...
An online video broadcast from Aberystwyth Arts Centre. Click to view ...
An online talk by Tim Thornton on what makes glazes safe and stable. Free to SWP members ...
A talk by Bonnie Kemske and demonstration with Iku Nishikawa on the Art of Kintsugi. Free to SWP members ...
A demonstration of sculpting techniques by Susan O'Byrne. Free to SWP members ...
A demonstration of colouring porcelain and Nerikomi by Larissa Warren from Australia. Free to SWP members. ...
A demonstration of throwing by Australian potter John Stroomer. Free to SWP members ...
A presentation about glazes by Linda Bloomfield. Free to SWP members ...
Our annual AGM will be held online via Zoom this year due to the Covid crisis. The meeting will be preceded by a demonstration by Graham Newing. ...
Rebecca Buck gave an online demonstration of skulpting a small human figure in clay. ...
A demonstration and workshop by Paul Taylor ...
South Wales Potters opportunity to go behind the scenes at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff with Keeper Andrew Renton, to see and handle some of the extensive collection of contemporary ceramics from amazing Welsh and international ceramic artists. An unforgettable experience. ...
Our annual AGM was preceded by an enlightening talk by Melanie Brown. Melanie, a ceramics teacher of vast experience, was keen to ask us to look at our work in new ways, questioning what we wish to achieve, making extensive use of a sketchbook. Melanie brought her own sketchbooks to illustrate the development of her ideas and also brought a selection of her delicate porcelain teapots to discuss, handle and purchase. ...
South Wales Potters held another successful exhibition of their work at CRiC Studio. Each day one of the exhibitors was present talking about or demonstrating their techniques. ...
Jason Braham gave a short talk on salt glazing using his varied collection of salt glazed pots as illustration. Ray Toms, a new member, brought some of his pots from Abuja, for us to handle. We were then shown round Jason’s salt glaze kilns, showroom and workshop where he demonstrated his working methods by completing a two part pitcher. After a short drive along winding lanes, we had lunch at Tony Hall's studio where members were treated to Tony making one of his majestic terracotta pots. ...
Margaret Brampton demonstrated her sgraffito techniques, after which participants had a chance to try these techniques for themselves. ...
This was a a joint exhibition of the work of 30 North Wales & South Wales Potters members as part of the International Ceramics Festival. ...
This year's ICF featured ceramicists from all over the world, including China, Japan, Uzbekistan, Latvia and the USA - as well as Wales! ...
Carmarthen Learning Centre Lindy Martin led South Wales Potters members to make characterful teapots using a plaster mould. ...
A popular demonstration in which Elaine worked on a clay ground-hog -- followed by a great hands-on animal making session for all those taking part ...
Demonstration by Billy Adams at the Ceramics Department, Cardiff Met University, Llandaff ...
The use of social media for marketing ceramics with freelance marketing professional, Charles Fountain. Fourteen Locks Canal Centre, Newport. NP10 9GN. ...
From November 24th until the New Year, 15 members took part in a successful themed Christmas Exhibition, 'From the Beacons to the Sea' together with Swansea Printmakers at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. ...
At the AGM on October 14 the following officers were elected: Iona McLagggan - Chair Widge Thorpe - Secretary. Sue Humphreys - Treasurer Mary Watkins - Events Margo Schmidt - Exhibitions Officer. Jane Rees-Parfitt - Social Media Steve Hoselitz - Web and IT Advisor Carole Spackman - Publicity Officer Margo Schmidt & Dan Boyle - ICF Directors ...
Robyn Cove gave a lively demonstration at our 2018 AGM held at Nant Garw Chinaworks on October 14th making one of her characteristic carved teapot. ...
Sculptor Rebecca Buck gave an enlightening demonstration in her studio near Ystragynlais on September 9th on how to use a clay armature to create large sculptures. ...