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Posted on 28 Jan 2023

During the SPA exhibition at the Bield some of our members demonstrated their making process for visitors to the exhibition.
These were recorded, and the first... Read more

Posted on 01 Jan 2023

Happy New Year! We hope you have a wonderful 2023 filled with potters and pottery.

Membership renewals for 2023-2024 are now open! 
Renew here for just £20. Read more

Posted on 20 Dec 2022

We are delighted to announce an exciting new exhibition opportunity for members in Spring 2023. 

Exhibition Venue:
An Talla Solais, Market St, Ullapool, IV26 2XE. www.antallasolais.org
Date of Exhibition:
1st April... Read more

Posted on 13 Dec 2022

Jorum Craft Award - Round 6: Unusual Weather

Craft Scotland – Jorum Craft Award Round 6
Closing date: 5 Jan 2023

The Jorum Craft Award is a materials-focused... Read more

Posted on 01 Dec 2022

Closure Times/DatesUpper Showroom and Stores Collection Point: 3pm Thursday 22/12/22
Lower Showroom: 3pm Wednesday 21/12/22 (stock-take)
Phone lines: 5pm Thursday 22/12/22

ReopeningThursday 05/01/23 (see our website for business hours) 

Orders for DeliveryTo give us... Read more

Posted on 06 Oct 2022

Skilled thrower required to join our team at Uig Pottery.  Work hours flexible.  For more information please contact margaret@uigpottery.co.uk Read more

Posted on 04 Oct 2022

Scratching The Surface runs until 29 October. You can also enter our Viewing Rooms & Talking Pictures for your chance to learn more about... Read more

Posted on 28 Sep 2022

My weekend clay sculpting workshops planned for October 8-9th in Perth has had some cancellations so I now have some availability at short notice. The... Read more

Posted on 21 Sep 2022

Are you passionate about strengthening society through creative practice? Would you like to explore new ideas and different approaches from around the world to achieve... Read more

Posted on 02 Sep 2022

The Milton Art Gallery have invited members of the SPA to take part in a winter exhibition in the run up to Christmas. The Gallery... Read more

Posted on 31 Aug 2022

During the exhibition at the Bield (3-12 Sep) there will be free demonstrations. Read more

Posted on 05 Aug 2022

SPA member George Young at St Andrews Pottery is raising funds for the charity Ruvuma Development Aid in Tanzania which is building a secondary school.

The money you... Read more

Posted on 23 Jul 2022

Deadline: 5pm, Wednesday 10 August 2022

Collect 2023 – Craft Scotland

Craft Scotland is delighted to announce applications are now open for makers, who produce works of... Read more

Posted on 23 Jul 2022

Rolling deadline

CraftHub: The Material Library and CraftHub: The Practioners Library

We're delighted to announce the new CraftHub website is live and there are multiple ways... Read more

Posted on 21 May 2022

Dundee Ceramics Workshop are looking for an experienced Senior Ceramics Technician to assist with the running of their workshop in Dundee. They are based in... Read more

Posted on 11 May 2022

The bridge pottery collective in Edinburgh is looking for a new member with a special interest in lustre. We have a unique reduction lustre kiln... Read more

Posted on 03 May 2022

We are delighted to have been asked back to the summer exhibition at the Watermill Gallery at Aberfeldy for the second year in a row.... Read more

Posted on 02 May 2022

Around 50 members of the Scottish Potters Association from all over Scotland are exhibiting their ceramic work in an exciting new exhibition at The Barony,... Read more

Posted on 26 Apr 2022

Several shows I have upcoming in the next few months include.
Potfest Scotland 10th-12th June
Potfest Compton Verney 17th-19th June
Exhibition of Wildlife Art in the... Read more

Posted on 02 Mar 2022

ANNE LIGHTWOOD COMPETITION (DEADLINE EXTENDED)The Anne Lightwood Award winner will now be announced at our AGM. The award will still be judged by all three... Read more

Posted on 22 Feb 2022

CHARITY SILENT ART AUCTIONPaintings, Prints, Ceramics and JewelleryIn support of Ruvuma Development Aid

Saturday 7th May Auction from 12.00 - 4.00 pm

Spanish Market by Morag Muir

Gartmore... Read more

Posted on 13 Feb 2022

The Dacorum and Chiltern Potters Guild Presents 

Potters Open Day 2022 

Participants can join in person, or online via Zoom.

The VIRTUAL Potters Open Day 2022 - Zoom... Read more

Posted on 04 Feb 2022

Open call for creativity inspired by your local areaDeadline: 31 March 2022
Does your local area inspire you to create?
Are there local myths, legends or personal tales... Read more

Posted on 15 Jan 2022

 Fragment Found is a new online archive of printed pottery sherds that invites people to submit images of their finds and share knowledge, as well as... Read more

Posted on 15 Jan 2022

Ulster University have two funded PhD opportunities which they have developed at Belfast School of Art.Tattooing, memory and the designed surface
https://www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege/find-a-phd/1045198

Modern Craft & Modern Conflict
https://www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege/find-a-phd/1045192

For... Read more

Posted on 05 Jan 2022

Kettles Pottery SuppliesAlisdair Kettles has retired and sold his business to:Ash Lim (trading as Kettles Pottery Supplies)
2C West Telferton Industrial Estate
Edinburgh
EH7 6UL

E-mail - ash@kettlespotterysupplies.com

Tel :... Read more

Posted on 22 Dec 2021

Applications Open for "Sustaining Craft Business Practice"
Deadline: 10 January 2022A new and free course to support craft practitioners affected by the pandemic has been developed... Read more

Posted on 09 Dec 2021

Job Vacancy – Office Assistant
Application deadline: Midnight, Thursday 6 January 2022 

Office Assistant Vacancy – Craft Scotland

Craft Scotland has an opportunity for an Office Assistant to join our... Read more

Posted on 07 Nov 2021

Potclays are facing additional challenges this year with unprecedented order volumes and global supply chain difficulties. If you need your order before Christmas, to give... Read more

Posted on 11 Oct 2021

Business Gateway have several free online courses relevant to our members, especially those getting started or wanting to boost online presence and sales.They cover topics... Read more

Posted on 11 Oct 2021

Spring Fling is the flagship event in Upland’s year-round creative development and arts events programming.
Image by Colin TennantSpring Fling 2022 will be a milestone year... Read more

Posted on 11 Oct 2021

Wasps has held the staple Wasps Artists & Makers Markets since 2017 and would now like to invite applications from independent creators across the country... Read more

Posted on 11 Oct 2021

Applications are now open for Craft Scotland's flagship maker learning and development programme with a closing date of 11 November 2021.Now in its fourth year,... Read more

Posted on 03 Oct 2021

CANCELLATION of SPA Craft Fair 30th October, 2021Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to CANCEL the Craft Fair on 30th October.

When considering whether to... Read more

Posted on 02 Sep 2021

Potter offers piece inspired by Euro 2020 racism to raise money for the relief of food povertyHannah McAndrew, a potter in south-west Scotland, has made... Read more

Posted on 20 Aug 2021

The 2021 Open Studios are open from Friday 20 August to Monday 23 August and the weekend of 28 August to 29 August. Studios may also be open... Read more

Posted on 07 Aug 2021

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE FOR MAILING LIST SUBSCRIBERS:

USE DISCOUNT CODE CS10 FOR 10% OFF ALL CLAYSCAPES GLAZES UNTIL SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2021.
Online only, cannot be used... Read more

Posted on 02 Aug 2021

Craft Week Scotland 202125-31 October 2021

Makers, collectives, curators, craft destinations and organisations - get involved!

Craft Week Scotland is a nationwide celebration of Scottish contemporary craft. Created... Read more

Posted on 07 Jul 2021

KILN SHARE: A NEW KILN SHARING PLATFORM 

Kiln Share is a new, global kiln directory website that helps connect potters looking to hire a kiln with... Read more

Posted on 10 Jun 2021

The International Ceramics Festival have postpone their traditional festival until 2022. However they will still be celebrating ceramics during the 2021 ICF weekend!

Over the past... Read more

Posted on 07 May 2021

Did you miss our 2021 AGM? Catch up with the papers and minutes here, and watch the replay below.

  Read more

Posted on 02 May 2021

Thank you to those who were able join us for our Annual General Meeting on Sunday 25 April via Zoom. We had a very good... Read more

Posted on 19 Apr 2021

Come and work with us! At the Leach Pottery, St Ives, Cornwall

The Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust seeks to appoint a new Comms &... Read more

Posted on 17 Apr 2021

Anglian Potters kick off spring with a new online exhibition The Anglian Potters Spring Exhibition will run from Friday 23rd April to Friday 14th May... Read more

Posted on 13 Apr 2021

The Great Pottery Throw Down is looking for potters, so if you are looking to throw yourself into a new challenge then set those wheels... Read more

Posted on 11 Apr 2021

HELLO AGAIN!
Still here!  And looking forward to seeing you again soon.PARK POTTERY will open again on April 26 YAY!   We survived the pandemic making tiles... Read more

Posted on 10 Apr 2021

Hi Folks,

I'm George Young from St Andrews Pottery, and on 23rd of April I am taking part in a Kilt Walk to raise funds for... Read more

Posted on 10 Apr 2021

Monday 12 April at 8:30am
We’re looking forward to re-opening on Monday and welcoming you all back to our showroom!
As before, there are a few measures... Read more

Posted on 30 Mar 2021

Spode Museum Trust (SMT) is looking to appoint suitably qualified consultants to carry out work relating to the Spode collection and Spode Works site, as... Read more

Posted on 24 Mar 2021

Online Stock Clearance
Monday 29 March - Thursday 1 April

Head over to potclays.co.uk from 8.00am (BST) on Monday 29 March to browse our stock clearance offers.... Read more

Posted on 11 Mar 2021

Kintsugi: The Poetic Mendby Dr Bonnie Kemske
A broken pot is made whole again, and within its golden repair we see a world of meaning. Kintsugi... Read more

Posted on 06 Mar 2021

Craft Scotland Opportunities
COMPASS: Maker Journeys in Focus Workshop Series
Booking deadline: 8 Mar 2021

Last chance to book! Hear from five Scotland-based designer/makers about their own... Read more

Posted on 06 Mar 2021

As part of our commitment to improving our services to members we have secured a 10% discount, exclusively for members, from Specialist Crafts, based in Leicester,... Read more

Posted on 21 Feb 2021

Join us for
Live Workshops from
your Favorite Artists!

Available WorkshopsJohn Seed Panel Discussion:
Supporting Artists and
Building Community Online - FREE! 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, artists have relied... Read more

Posted on 19 Feb 2021

 

Make a difference with craftivism

Can you use craft to help make the world a better place, one stitch at a time? Writer, comedian and art... Read more

Posted on 19 Feb 2021

Craft Scotland is delighted to welcome not one but two talented cohorts to our COMPASS: Emerging Maker Programme. 

From jewellery designer/makers to textile and ceramic artists, discover the seven makers selected for... Read more

Posted on 16 Feb 2021

As you may be aware I redesigned the gallery website during the first lockdown so it is now mobile compatible and has a full online... Read more

Posted on 02 Feb 2021

The British Ceramics Biennial co-founder and Artistic Director, Barney Hare Duke has decided to stand down after a successful 12 years in the role.

 

British... Read more

Posted on 24 Jan 2021

This spring, learn how to tell your unique craft story online and hear from makers about their own creative journeys.
Discover the next two online workshop... Read more

Posted on 13 Jan 2021

Jorum Craft Award 2021
Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 19 January 2021
https://www.craftscotland.org/community/opportunity/jorum-craft-award-2021-round-2

Round 2 of the Jorum Craft Award is now open for applications. The Jorum Craft... Read more

Posted on 18 Dec 2020

Realise your craft business ambitions this Spring, with the return of Craft Scotland's COMPASS: Online Workshops. From January to April 2021, Craft Scotland will be hosting... Read more

Posted on 18 Dec 2020

Season’s Greetings from Craft Scotland  

As this turbulent year comes to a close, the team and Board at Craft Scotland would like to thank you for... Read more

Posted on 12 Dec 2020

Natsoulas
Gallery.
presents
Rene Martucci - Zoom Workshop
Date: Saturday, December 19th
Time: 1pm to 4pm 

Description: In this workshop, ceramic restoration extraordinaire and artist René Martucci will demonstrate the nitty-gritty... Read more

Posted on 08 Dec 2020

To brighten up the New Year, we are asking members to get involved in a mug and recipe swap. We are all very familiar with... Read more

Posted on 03 Dec 2020

Your monthly Maker Opportunities newsletter

Craft Scotland is committed to supporting Scotland-based makers develop a sustainable creative and business practice. 

We know how time-consuming finding the... Read more

Posted on 02 Dec 2020

Following a suggestion at the AGM, we are setting up weekly coffee mornings via Zoom. With the latest round of lockdowns, inability to meet in... Read more

Posted on 28 Nov 2020

Thank you to the visitors, makers, collectives and craft destinations who participated in Craft Week Scotland - it was a fantastic celebration of Scottish contemporary... Read more

Posted on 25 Nov 2020

The Shipley Art Gallery and Northumbria University invite you to the virtual Henry Rothschild Memorial Lecture with guest speaker Sandy Brown on Thursday 3 December... Read more

Posted on 24 Nov 2020

New Gallery Website
now up!During lockdown I took the time to start rebuilding the gallery website, a job that was long overdue but I never... Read more

Posted on 18 Nov 2020

British Ceramics Biennial AWARD 2021- Deadline for applications 4 December 2020

There are just under three weeks left to apply to the British Ceramics Biennial's headline... Read more

Posted on 12 Nov 2020

Since our last newsletter...

We'd like to thank you all for your messages of support over the past few days.

We've been managing on a very... Read more

Posted on 12 Nov 2020

Running until Sunday 15 November, our celebration of Scottish contemporary craft continues. 

Discover Scotland’s talented makers, collectives and vibrant craft destinations during Craft Week Scotland, a... Read more

Posted on 09 Nov 2020

 

MAJOR COVID STUDY
Researching the effects of creativity in lockdown

Thousands of you have been getting involved in creative activities during the pandemic and we believe... Read more

Posted on 07 Nov 2020

Craft Week Scotland: 9 - 15 November 2020

Discover Scotland’s talented makers and vibrant craft destinations during Craft Week Scotland, taking place in-person and online. Craft... Read more

Posted on 29 Oct 2020

Closing soon:

MAKE | Learn: Pilot Project Manager
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 30 October 2020
https://www.craftscotland.org/community/opportunity/free-profile-craft-destinations

MAKE is looking for an imaginative and experienced Education and Community Outreach... Read more

Posted on 29 Oct 2020

SPA Gains Sponsorship from Scarva Pottery SuppliesThe SPA are delighted to announce that Scarva Pottery Supplies has very kindly agreed to sponsor our first online... Read more

Posted on 23 Oct 2020

SPA Annual General MeetingGiven that our Annual General Meeting was not able to take place at Tulliallan in March due to Covid-19, we planned on... Read more

Posted on 20 Oct 2020

Chivas Brothers, a Scotch Whisky company, are in the process of renovating one of their main distillery visitor centres in Scotland and are looking to... Read more

Posted on 20 Oct 2020

Get Involved in Craft Week Scotland
Event date: Monday 9 – Sunday 15 November 2020
https://www.craftscotland.org/community/opportunity/get-involved-with-craft-week-scotland-9-november-to-15-november-2020

Calling all makers, craft destinations and craft organisations - join us in... Read more

Posted on 18 Oct 2020

Applications now open for COMPASS: Emerging Maker Programme 2021
The COMPASS: Emerging Maker Programme focuses on nurturing talent and equipping individual makers with the skills they need... Read more

Posted on 07 Oct 2020

Online Sale & Clearance EventSaturday 10 and Sunday 11 October

The continuing unpredictability of the pandemic means that all our on-site events are suspended until... Read more

Posted on 02 Oct 2020

Call for Researcher(s) - MAKE | Learn

Closing date: 5pm, Fri 2 Oct 2020

MAKE and Craft Scotland are looking for a Researcher or group of Researchers... Read more

Posted on 02 Oct 2020

 Since our last newsletter...

Many of you have asked about our annual Open Day.

The continuing unpredictability of the pandemic means that all our on-site events... Read more

Posted on 19 Sep 2020

We're attending Potfest Scotland at Scone Palace, Perth 25-27 September. Keeping everyone safe, reassuring visitors and making sure everybody enjoys their day at Potfest is... Read more

Posted on 17 Sep 2020

Craft Scotland continues to monitor the situation and work closely with our funders and partners to support the craft community. Read about our revised Programme for... Read more

Posted on 15 Sep 2020

The Market for Craft Report– Scotland Launch
Event date: 11am, Tuesday 29 September 2020
https://www.craftscotland.org/community/opportunity/the-market-for-craft-report-scotland-launch

Join Craft Scotland for the launch of The Market for Craft report at... Read more

Posted on 05 Sep 2020

Your monthly Maker Opportunities newsletter

Craft Scotland is committed to supporting Scotland-based makers develop a sustainable creative and business practice. 

We know how time-consuming finding the... Read more

Posted on 27 Aug 2020

Potclays has a trade stand at Potfest Scotland at Scone Palace, Perth 25-27 September 2020.

Due to space restrictions, only a limited range of products will be... Read more

Posted on 07 Aug 2020

Closing soon:

Jorum Craft Award

The Jorum Craft Award (£500) provides funding to assist with development of a maker’s creative practice, including but not limited to research... Read more

Posted on 06 Aug 2020

BBC One Daytime are making a new UK-based programme called Wanted: The Simple Life. They are looking for people from large towns or cities who wish... Read more

Posted on 03 Aug 2020

There is a lot of advice floating around about how to safely come out of lockdown, but the Craft Potters Association have produced a very... Read more

Posted on 02 Aug 2020

As we are now halfway through our membership year, which runs from 1st February, we have discounted the membership fee by 50% (except student memberships... Read more

Posted on 31 Jul 2020

Free Craft Directory Profile until March 2021

Closing date: 31 Aug 2020

Following on from our COVID-19 Impact Surveys, Open Forum and other feedback from the sector, Craft... Read more

Posted on 07 Jul 2020

Creative Resilience Diaries

Craft Scotland is looking for 5 makers to take part in a research project being led by Dr Charlotte Gilmore that looks... Read more

Posted on 03 Jul 2020

At Craft Scotland, we are committed to keeping the sector informed during these unprecedented times.

As the country moves into Phase 2 of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) plan, you can read about the responsive... Read more

Posted on 29 Jun 2020

It is with very deep sadness that I am letting you know that Steve died peacefully on the afternoon of Thursday 25th June with his... Read more

Posted on 19 Jun 2020

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust open for applicationsWe are delighted to announce that the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust will be accepting new applications for funding between 14 July... Read more

Posted on 15 Jun 2020

I hope everybody is well and healthy as we advance to lockdown easing in various stages.

I wanted to let you know that Edinburgh Council and... Read more

Posted on 29 May 2020

Available from midnight tonight! 21 Exhibitors and over 100 individual exhibits. Click on the Exhibition page Read more

Posted on 10 May 2020

The Summer 2020 edition of the SPA Newsletter is now available for members to download in the Newsletter section of the Members Area. It will... Read more

Posted on 30 Apr 2020

Craft Scotland Update

Three new funds from the Scottish Government went live this afternoon. Part of their latest £100 million package of additional grant support for Small... Read more

Posted on 21 Apr 2020

A bursary of £5000 will be awarded to a ceramic artist between the ages of 25 and 35 who is living and working in the... Read more

Posted on 21 Apr 2020

In spring 2021 the Dutch Association of Ceramists (NVK) will, for the fifth time, organize a large ceramic exhibition.

In 2010 the NVK decided to organise... Read more

Posted on 16 Apr 2020

 

At Craft Scotland, we are committed to keeping the sector informed during these unprecedented times.

Craft Scotland continues to monitor the situation and work closely with our funders and... Read more

Posted on 28 Mar 2020

The SPA Land, Sea & Fire exhibition was planned to be at the Barony Craft Centre in West Kilbride from Saturday 30th May 2020. As... Read more

Posted on 24 Mar 2020

THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN is coming back for Series 4 and applications are now open.

We’re looking for talented Home Potters aged 18 and above and applications close... Read more

Posted on 22 Mar 2020

Access Every Issue of Ceramic Review Free until 27 March 2020
As the media sponsor for Ceramic Art London, Ceramic Review is giving exclusive access to... Read more

Posted on 20 Mar 2020

All existing members who have not already done so, should now sign on to  this new website to "re-join" the SPA. We have held all... Read more

Posted on 13 Mar 2020

It is with deep regret that the committee have decided to CANCEL our Spring Workshop Weekend at Tulliallan due to start tomorrow.We took a lot... Read more

Posted on 13 Mar 2020

The Scottish Potters Association (SPA) hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of the SPA scheduled to take place at 4.30pm on Saturday 14th... Read more

Posted on 13 Mar 2020

Shannon Tofts has very kindly offered to work over the weekend (Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March, 2020) at the studio in Edinburgh to photograph... Read more

Posted on 02 Mar 2020

It's not too late - if you are not attending and want to send a donation, there is still time to post it to Fiona... Read more

Posted on 26 Feb 2020

Dear SPA Members

A couple of our members have contacted us to inform us that the current issue of the newsletter is over the usual postage... Read more

Posted on 26 Feb 2020

Craft Scotland are offering the following workshops:

COMPASS: Principles of Finance & Funding workshopClosing date: 4pm, Tuesday 10 March 2020

This COMPASS workshop has been tailored to guide... Read more

Posted on 25 Feb 2020

The Potclays April masterclass with Richard Heeley is now open for bookings!

This intermediate to advanced-level masterclass spans three inspiring days of demonstrations and tuition, focusing on... Read more

Posted on 21 Feb 2020

Our Spring workshop weekend at Tulliallan is now full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email Kathleen Morison on... Read more

Posted on 13 Feb 2020

CRAFT is the hunting ground for the very best professional buyers, retailers and collectors looking for exquisite one-off unique pieces created by hand with heart... Read more

Posted on 11 Feb 2020

As of 10 Feb, only 3 places remain for the Tulliallan Spring Workshop weekend. Yes 3!

If you miss out on a place, please email Kathleen... Read more

Posted on 15 Jan 2020

Textures of the LandPatricia Shone04 Jan 2020 - 01 Feb 2020Working from the Isle of Skye for the past 25 years, Patricia Shone has developed... Read more