An ecclectic mix of arts and crafts at Derwenthorpe on the Eastern outskirts of York.
Author: fangfosspottery
2nd, 3rd and 4th June. Potfest in the Pens, Penrith
About a hundred potters getting together in the Cattle market in Penrith, Cumbria. A mix of “arty” ceramicists – to potters who make utilitarian ware.
10th and 11th June. Patrington Church Strawberry Fair and Crafts DAy
Held in the church at Patrington, East of Hull, this fair showcases the work of Artists fromthe East riding Of Yorkshire.
8th July. The Northern Potters Day Camp at UCLAN in Preston.
A day of demonstrations by accomplished ceramicists, workshops, exhbitions, competitions and a pot 
swap.
Tickets available from the Northern Potters website.
12/13th August – River Art Market. York
Held along the river bank on the Judi Dench walk – a lovely setting for a craft fair. Expect to find, paintings, pottery, cards, textiles, metal work, woodwork – and more.
20th August. River Art Market. Judi Dench Walk. York
2nd and 3rd September – Fangfest
Craft demonstrations throughout the village. An opportunity to have a go on the wheel or to paint your own pot (free activities). You can participate in other craft activities – make your own willow decoration! A flower festival in the church and vintage/veteran cars on display around the village green. Come and get involved.
Our products
In this section you will see all the types of pots we make as standard. Most of the pots that are shown are available in a range of different colours. Because the pots are fired in a gas kiln the colours can vary a little from those shown below. These are our most popular colours, but do enquire if you wish to have another one – we may be able to do it!
Pit fired pots
These pots have been biscuit fired to 1,000C. Then they have had organic material such as seaweed and grasses wrapped around the outside and packed in a pit, filled with wood and oxides . You get some interesting results caused by the smoke and the flames reaction to the oxides. Because these pots are low fired, they are not waterproof, but can be used as vases if a glass container is placed inside.