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meet and buy from ceramic makers talks and lectures demonstrations family workshops video interviews exhibitions Photograph by Paola Feria, artist Trevor Lillistone artist Trevor Feria, Photograph by Paola

Friday 10 and Saturday 11 May 2013, 10am - 5pm

The fi rst ever Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court celebrates the best in national and regional contemporary ceramic practice.

Meet and buy direct from selected makers representing a wide variety of ceramic techniques. Set in the Makers Pavilion on the front lawns and various venues at Cockington Court, there will be opportunities to watch inspirational demonstrators, kiln fi rings and attend workshops for all ages and abilities, plus lectures and talks by the country’s most exciting makers.

Cockington Court Craft Centre, Cockington, , TQ2 6XA Festival highlights include Event information l Opportunities to meet and buy direct from Arriving by car Pay & display parking at selected ceramic makers Cockington Court and village car park l Take part in the rolling programme of By train Torquay train station, which is 1 mile demonstrations from the court. l Inspiring talks* exploring professional By bus No 62 from Torquay (01803 666736) practice by such leading practitioners Festival tickets £4 per adult per day, under 16s as Sandy Brown, John Wheeldon, Philip are FREE. Tickets available in advance or on Hardaker, Ian Gregory and Bruce Chivers the door, to book call 01803 607230 or email [email protected] l Participate and have a fun hands-on experience with enticing workshops Tickets can also be purchased from the scheduled for all ages information centre at Cockington Court and in Torquay Tourist Information Centre. l Displays of creative ceramic work produced during our festival outreach programme, *Talk/lecture tickets £3 per adult per session. working with local community groups and Pre-booking and payment is advisable in order schools to guarantee a place. Talk/lecture tickets must l Screenings of international makers talking be bought in conjunction with the main festival about their work in partnership with ticket. Goldmark Art TV Visit www.cockingtoncourt.org/whats-on/ ceramics-festival for detailed listings and l Raku firings within the grounds information about events, venues and makers. l “Fired Up and Coming” exhibition in the Email [email protected] Kitchen Gallery, showcasing staff and student work from the region’s art colleges, Phone 01803 607230 which explores innovative digital techniques Ceramic Festival at Cockington Court and processes @CeramicFestival Cockington Court is home to a thriving community of skilled artists, designers and craft makers. Visit the Stable Yard and Sea Change studios to buy direct from the makers, including the highly acclaimed Guild of Craftsmen. The beautiful grounds at Cockington are part of the Global Geopark, managed by Coast and Countryside Trust. Explore the wild woodlands, rose garden, arboretum and ornamental ponds. There is an inspiring play area designed for children of all abilities and the walled art garden where you can find hidden artwork made for the festival.

Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust

Outreach programme sponsorship from Commercial Clay Ltd, Scarva and CMT Potters Supplies