International Ceramics Festival 2007 (29th June to the 1st July 2007)

2007-03-15

The International Ceramics Festival will be held from the 29th June to the 1st July 2007. Tickets are now on sale and are available over the internet (see the 'bookings' page) . You may wish to bookmark this site for more information later this year about our programme of events and bookings. If you would like to be a demonstrator, a student helper, and exhibitor or a sponsor (or otherwise involved in the 2007 festival) we would like to hear from you. Please contact Sophie Bennett. Since it began in 1987 the International Ceramics Festival has grown to become the UK's leading ceramics event. It offers teachers, students, ceramic artists, collectors, working potters and amateurs alike the chance to meet and study the work of distinguished, internationally known demonstrators from Wales, the UK and many countries worldwide. The Festival attracts about 800 participants to a series of lectures, practical demonstrations and exhibitions over three days. The focus is both practical and inspirational - kilns are built and fired, pots made and demonstrations given. Demonstrators also have their own workspace enabling more in depth discussions and exchange of ideas.Over the years the Festival has built up a reputation for featuring some of the world's best known ceramic artists and potters, many new to this country and 2007 will be no exception. During the festival there are also selling exhibitions, bookstands and a comprehensive display of products from leading pottery manufacturers and suppliers. The aim is to make the weekend as relaxed and accessible as possible. The festival is held at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on the campus of the University of Wales on the beautiful Mid Wales coast. Some background... The festival is organised jointly by North Wales Potters, South Wales Potters and Aberystwyth Arts Centre The programme starts on the Friday evening with slide show introductions by all the invited demonstrators. Saturday and Sunday is filled with demonstrations, lectures, seminars, slideshows and films. Concurrently, a programme of kiln building and firings, demonstrations and events will take place in the adjacent outside areas. The International Ceramics Festival gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Arts Council of Wales and the generous support and sponsorship of all the trading companies who donate materials and equipment.