Sam Andrew, Author at Seven Limes Pottery

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (Oct 11th-14th) 2018

Manchester’s flagship craft show returns for its 11th edition, featuring over 150 of the UK’s top designer-makers. It’s an opportunity to buy and commission innovative and skilled craft from many of the countries top makers.

Sam (pictured) will be exhibiting this year as part of the Craft Council’s hothouse section, a talent program he was selected for 2 years ago. Ann Davies will also be exhibiting her new work for the first time. The show is on at Upper Campfield Market opposite the Hilton on deansgate.

BBC Axe Pottery Throw Down Show, change their mind by signing the petition

The BBC have decided to axe the Great Pottery Throwdown, rumours say it’s due to them losing the contract for the Great British Bake-off whose makers, Love productions, made both programs. A petition was launched via change.org by BBC viewer Roger Barsby to: ‘Make the BBC rethink their decision to axe the Great Pottery Throwdown’. ROger says the show “was the most popular programme on BBC2, overtaking Top Gear.” If you’d like the program back, as we would too, then show your support by signing this petition HERE

Gift Vouchers now available for pottery classes to book Online!

Gift vouchers for pottery classes and workshops in Manchester are now available to book online! These will cover the amount of a taster workshop, beginner course, and throwing weekend. You’ll be sent a PDF containing a code that you can redeem online! You can still book a course with us directly as a gift if you know the dates your recipient wants to do some pottery. See our courses page.

A gift voucher is the perfect creative gift experience and suits birthdays, a couples date, date night, anniversaries, gifts for her, gifts for mum, and most of all for an individual to come on their own and join our friendly class for an occasion to remember. Buy your gift vouchers here. Happy potting!

The British Ceramics Biennial 2017

The British Ceramics Biennial is on show right now until the 5th November. There’s a fantastic mix of conceptual artwork, functional tableware, and new ideas from some of the most valued ceramicists and new graduates across the country and from South Korea. All neatly and sparsely laid out for your eyes at the Spode factory in Stoke on Trent.

Check out this video we captured of some casual slip decoration during the preview evening: https://www.facebook.com/7limespottery/videos/1592703650773403/

We’re arranging a group visit on the 28th October. Get in touch if you’d like to join us.

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2016

The best contemporary craft show in the North returns to Manchester this week. At Old Granada Studios 6-9th October (Thursday evening – Sunday) you can meet over 150 makers from across the country, view, buy and commission works directly from them. There will be over 20 ceramicists in action. A great show. Sam will be showing this year for the first time.

Winter Sale Saturday 12th December 10.30am – 4pm

Come join us for the second year of our winter sale! It’s a showcase of the ceramics made at our Manchester studio. We’ll be all set-up and open by 10.30 and will be winding down at 4pm.

Find yourself a unique handmade gift, have a little tea and cake and a chat with us and students. Come see the studio and find out more about the pottery if you haven’t been before. See you there!