Image courtesy of Pottery Expo
Sat 25 & Sun 26 Feb 2017 - 10am to 5.30pm each day
Warrandyte Riverbank - Opposite the pub in Yarra Street
The OpeningSaturday 25 Feb at 12noon
Entertainment1 to 4pm on Saturday - Scrims
4.30 to 5.30pm on Saturday - Julie Mohr
4 to 6pm on Saturday - Wine Tasting with Rob Dolan Wines
1 to 4pm on Sunday - Teskey Brothers
Image courtesy of Erins Window Etsy page
11am to12noon Sat - So you wanna be a potter one day? Education options
2 to 3pm Sat - 3 Makers: Inspirations & Concepts
11am to 12noon Sun - Setting up a studio. Considerations and practicalities
2 to 3pm Sun - 3 Makers: selling your wares
In its 17th year, the Pottery Expo is based on the concept of the Marche de Potiers (Potters Markets) of France. It's an opportunity for potters to show their fabulous work directly to the public. This expo in Warrandyte was instigated by local studio potter Jane Annois, and turned into an annual event. Around 60 exhibitors are selected and invited by a panel to showcase some of the best creative potters. Check out the
event page and list of
exhibitors for more details.
After the opening by the
Manningham City Council and the
Warrandyte Bendigo Community Bank and the presentation of awards, you can look forward to some sweet sounds to relax to. French crepe maitre
Stephane le Grand will be there with delicious savoury and sweet crepes to delight your tastebuds.
Ice Indulgence will help you cope in the heat with ice creams, sundaes, smoothies, sorbets, yoghurts with fresh fruits and more.
Rob Dolan Wines is new to the Potter Expo this year, and will be tantalising you with
wine tastings on Saturday. You can buy wine by the glass and that should help ease you into the Saturday night festivities at the Expo site.
Atop workshops,
Slow Clay Centre will be providing some free artist talks and panel discussions to get you all fired up and enthused.
The Manningham Arts Centre and
Clayworks will be offering children's clay workshops all weekend, along with wheel throwing demonstrations for the public. Can't wait!
If you'd like to explore your creativity, the
John Tuckwell Workshop on Porcelain Slip Constructions will be held on
Wed 1 March 2017 from 10am to 5pm at the
Warrandyte Mechanics Hall,
Yarra St, Warrandyte. The cost will be $100 and you can make your booking
HERE.
All levels of experience are welcome. It's directed to both experienced potters interested in new techniques and to beginners who will gain useful information. Everyone will benefit from John's ideas and knowledge. If you need more details, contact Jane Annoise on jannois@bigpond.com or
call 0422 942 216.
