An
interactive potters' market showing the work of up to 150 potters. The
event is the oldest potters' market in the UK, and is held under permanent
cover at Skirsgill Auction Mart, Penrith - 100 yds west of junction
40 off the M6, on the edge of Britain's beautiful Lake District.
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to venue
This is an open event and as such has a special dynamism with potters
of international reputation exhibiting alongside recently graduated
students. The result is an exciting mix of the sophisticated, the well
established and the raw power of the next generation.
The interaction between potters and public is an important part of this event. As well as giving demonstrations the potters will offer free hour long classes for adults to encourage them to take their first steps in clay.
Get inspired, get involved and be prepared for visual overload.
Every year a competition sponsored by the "Craftsman" magazine is held in the Pens.
It is hoped that all the exhibitors will make a special piece to be shown there.
Craftsman Magazine prize
The
market will be open 10am - 5pm daily.
Admission : Adults £4, Seniors £3
Accompanied children free.
Free
parking, Refreshments on site.
Please
be aware that many of the exhibitors are unable to process credit card
transactions, and the nearest cash machine is in Penrith
Review
of Potfest in the Pens 2007