Handmade plates made for Restaurant Where The Light gets In, in Manchester, by Sam Andrew

2023 Pottery Social/Sale! Fri 1st & Sat 2nd December

It’s that time of year for our annual pottery sale and social before Christmas. Join us for a glass of mulled wine over ceramics chat, and see our ever evolving and improving ceramics, which range from functional pots for daily use to sculptural art works. Beat the Christmas markets and get local handmade ceramics, made in Manchester’s longest standing pottery studio.

Friday the 1st December from 5.30pm-8pm

Saturday 2nd December from 10am-5pm.

Unit 5, Windrush Millennium Centre,
70 Alexandra Road,
Manchester
M16 7WD

(red door on the in the left hand corner of the car park)

There will be many pieces from our teachers, students and shared studio space, as well as samples, seconds and old stock at a reduced price.

7 limes Pottery is Manchester’s first pottery studio open to the general public. Running for over 25 years we offer pottery classes, pottery wheel throwing, taster classes, beginner courses, as well as run pottery sales of restaurant worthy ceramics handmade in our workshop.

Pot by Sam Andrew for Trace exhibition at Omved Gardens 2023 with associated information, address and brands

Exhibition: Trace Omved Gardens, Highgate, 19th May to 4th June

Sam Andrew is presenting new works made at the studio in London at Omved Gardens and Thrown Contemporary’s collaborative exhibition, Trace.

’Trace’ (19th May – 4th June 2023), a collaborative exhibition by specialist craft gallery Thrown, greenscape, food project and sustainability hub OmVed Gardens and sustainably led floral art & design studio Metafleur for the Chelsea Fringe 2023. Taking place in the beautiful glasshouse and gardens of OmVed Gardens, Highgate, ’Trace’ brings together 12 distinctive collections to explore the marks we make. From expressive gestures to thoughts on ecological footprints, the ideas within the exhibition will be further with a curated programme of events, including talks, workshops, live music and a leave no trace supperclub. The exhibition is open to all Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm at Omved Gardens, 1 Townsend Yard, London, N6 5JF. Find out more about the exhibition and view the events programme here.

2022 Pottery Social/Sale! Fri 2nd 5.30-8pm & Sat 3rd 10am-5pm

It’s that time of year for our annual pottery sale and social. Join us for a glass of mulled wine over ceramics chat, and see our ever evolving and improving ceramics, which range from functional pots for daily use to sculptural art works. 

Friday the 2nd December from 6pm until late (arrive before 8pm)

Saturday 3rd December from 10am-5pm.

Unit 5, Windrush Millennium Centre,
70 Alexandra Road,
Manchester
M16 7WD

The gates may be locked, ring through to security to gain access. There’s a buzzer on the right hand side of the entrance road or call us if any issues.

There will be many pieces from our teachers, students and shared studio space, as well as samples, seconds and old stock at a reduced price.

Layers Exhibition 24 Sept – 9 Oct 2022 (Reception 23rd 5-7.30pm)

LAYERS exhibition is a display of works of art made when layers of cultures become textures that can be seen, touched and heard. By showcasing art pieces that reflects individuality, Saan1 would like to initiate dialogue and promote exchange of thoughts and ideas between local and the Hong Kong community in Manchester.

Sam Andrew will be showing his most recent nerikomi tableware and forms he’s been pushing sculpturally which are made from the waste nerikomi clay

24 Sept – 9 Oct 2022
Thursday to Sunday
12:00-6:00pm

Join is at the opening reception:
23 Sept 2022
5:00-7:30pm

Saan1
5 Kelvin Street
Manchester
M4 1ET

British Ceramics Biennial 2019

The British Ceramics Biennial is happening again. Likely the UK’s top ceramic art show, based in Stoke-on-Trent, the town with it’s industrial potteries of the past. The exhibition is placed in the giant Spode China Hall, which is a wonder of it’s own to see. 10 top UK ceramicists compete for a £10,000 prize, there’s an international artists exchange with the UK, China and Japan, while you can find £1000 worth of gold hidden inside a ceramics trophy, the catch, you have to buy it first and smash it open, but which trophy is it inside?

 

Image: Daybreak by Eusebio Sánchez 

BBC Radio 4

Radio 4 dropped into one of our classes recently to have a little chat with Sam and the class about the popularity of pottery. Check it out here!

 

 

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. For tickets and info click here