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Art in Clay at Hatfield House. 

This show has now become one of the most important ceramic events in Europe.The makers range from young imaginative students and relative newcomers to leading National and International makers. Some of the best ideas for ceramics in interior and garden design will be on display for you to admire and buy.

If you appreciate the beauty of lovingly made pots and ceramics; there will be something here to inspire you. The magnificent setting of Hatfield House and it's parklands offers the opportunity to relax in the grounds during the show and spend a full day or more at this unique event.

Whether you are looking for something for the 'inside or outside' forget your preconceptions about 'craft fairs' and prepare to be amazed by the sheer diversity of Art in Clay.

On Sunday 15 and Monday, May 16th I will be one of 100 International Ceramic Artists at the fifteenth International Ceramics Fair Swalmen. This market is a leader in European ceramics area and is distinguished by the participation of pure professionals. The participating ceramists are carefully selected considering variety, quality and innovation. The organization of this biennial event is held by the Foundation for Middle Limburg Ceramics Fair, a group of professionals from the Meuse with a rich history in the field of ceramics and pottery.

May - Swalmen - Holland

Summer  - Craft Potters Gallery London

July Art in Action, Oxfordshire

August - http://www.artinclay.co.uk/home/hatfield-info-for-visitors 

September Ceramic Art York

October Innovations in Ceramic Art - Cambridge Guild Hall

November -December  Delhi Blue Workshop India

Please see home page for a few examples of new work that will be available. I look forward to seeing you there!

The sculpted forms Clare creates are inspired by her love of the sea. She spent her childhood living on the coast and took every opportunity to enjoy the variety of environment. Exploring along the beach at low tide to study the ever changing chalk rock pools and their inhabitants and walking up on the cliffs to soak up the landscape.  

7th March to 18th April - Sea Nature Exhibition at The Sea Pictures Gallery, Suffolk

2nd and 3rd May - Clay2day Holland

3rd-5th July Hatfield Art in Clay.

16th to 19th July Art in Action, Oxfordshire

11th to 13th September Ceramic Art York

10th to 11th October Innovations in Ceramic Art - Cambridge Guild Hall

14th and 15th November Art in Clay Farnham

Please see home page for a few examples of new work that will be available. I look forward to seeing you there!

The weekend of 2nd and 3rd May at Clay2day in Holland  - an event I've done before and enjoyed immensely, it only happens every two years and they have 50 ceramic artists from 10 countries showing their work, click the link above for more information  

Earth & Fire Rufford Craft Centre and Hatfield Art in Clay. 

ICADF 2014 Check www.candidarts.com

 25 -26th October at islington Contemporary Art and Design Fair (ICADF 2014)

Featuring Furniture, Ceramics, Glass, Design Products. 

Art in Clay - Hatfield - 4th, 5th and 6th July 2014

Celebrating 20 years of Art in Clay at Hatfield House in 2014, this show has now become one of the most important ceramic events in Europe.The makers range from young imaginative students and relative newcomers to leading National and International makers. Some of the best ideas for ceramics in interior and garden design will be on display for you to admire and buy.

Earth and Fire - Rufford - 20th, 21st and 22nd June 2014  

Earth & Fire is one of the country's premiere ceramic events. For three days in June, over a hundred potters from across the UK and Europe come to Nottinghamshire to sell direct to the public from outdoor market stalls in the ancient abbey ruins and grounds.

6th - 11th November I'm one of a handful of artists joining Peter Warren for his Natural Flux exhibition at The Brick Lane Gallery 

16th - 17th November I'll be exhibiting and giving a demonstration/talk at Farnham

16th - 17th November 2013 I had a great weekend at Farnham, Andy and Di always arrange a good show and it was great to see so many people, thanks to everyone who came along. Thanks also to all the people who came along to my demonstration.

Andy Pearson of Stone Monkey Ceramics was kind enough to film and edit it so at some point I'll be sticking it on youtube - watch this space.

2.30pm on the Sunday afternoon - Clare Wakefield     

'Thrown Porcelain Sea Pod Vessel'
Clare will demonstrate how she throws tall porcelain vessels for her sculpted sea pods by using two potters wheels and a blowtorch. She will also explain the niggles and solutions she has discovered whilst practicing this technique.

6th - 11th November 2013 Really enjoyed Natural Flux exhibition at The Brick Lane Gallery  I was one of a handful of artists joining Peter Warren from www.saruyama.co.uk

It was great to be there on the opening night and witness the coming together of ceramics and bonsai enthusiasts - two art forms colliding. My webguy has promised me a page dedicated to my bonsai pots! Watch this space.

Art in Clay Farnham is a smaller indoor event held in the lead up to Christmas - a good place to pick up a unique hand made gift. The Maltings is a beautiful old building in the heart of Farnham, which over the last few years has been tastefully refurbished. The work has made the building more accessible, but has kept all it's character and charm.