Visit to Potfest
http://www.potfest.co.uk/in-the-pens/
I really enjoyed meeting and chatting with some of the ceramicists at Potfest in the Pens. It was my first visit there and I was amazed to see the variety of responses that one material (clay) can have in regards to styles, forms, colours, glazes, and slips. Some pieces purely decorative and other functional. I arrived at the start and was there until closing time. One thing that was very apparent was the communal spirit between competitors, something that I would very much like to be a part of. Considering I was on a tight budget, I would have never imagined that I would spend so much. My collection has grown from 3 pieces to approx. 15 overnight.
It has been a truly inspiring visit and after meeting some people it has made me even more aware of the need to develop my own style and techniques whilst I have the chance at university.
Unsurprisingly I have already planned my visit there next year in 2017.
Here are a some shots of the items that I bought:
