In 1989 Geoff and Christine Cox exhibited at their first Continental potters' market,
the International Ceramics Festival in Eindhoven, Holland . Potters from all over Europe were exhibiting their work on market stalls in the city centre. It came as a revelation - potters of international repute were away from a gallery setting and selling their work in the heart of the community.
Inspired by the idea of potters and the public together on common ground they wanted
to see something similar in the UK but soon realised that if it were to happen here,
they would have to do it - and to put the event in the heart of their own farming
community they decided on a large under cover cattle market as a venue.
Having struggled to get exposure for their own their work over the years they decided
the event should be open entry, with no selection. In the spirit of fair play everyone would
have the same opportunity, the same sized pitch (a cattle pen ) with spaces allocated
strictly on a first come first served basis. The location would be Penrith,on the edge of
the Lake District national park, their nearest town. This stands on a major crossroads
near the geographical centre of the UK.
So in early June 1994 Potfest in the Pens was born. The first potters' market of any size in
the UK.
Contacts:
Potfest in the Park and Potfest in the Pens
contact either:
Geoff or Chris Cox
Phone or Fax (UK) 017684 83820
mobile 07983 276434
or email chris@potfest.co.uk
Chris Hawrins Studio Potter (Popularity: ): I have been producing stoneware, earthenware & Raku pots as well as teaching
ceramics for over 30 years. My workshop is set in 6 acres of... Potfest (Popularity: ): In 1989 Geoff and Christine Cox exhibited at their first Continental potters' market,
the International Ceramics Festival in Eindhoven, Holland ....
