If you are interested in pottery, the Dacorum and Chiltern Potters Guild is for you. Whether you are an enthusiastic amateur, a professional potter, an art student, tutor or technician, a collector, a beginner, or just interested in studio pottery, you will find a warm welcome amongst others with similar interests.
Talks and Demonstrations – click here
Well respected local and international potters discuss and demonstrate their work & skills at our regular monthly meetings, from October to May at the Kings Langley Methodist Church Hall, WD4 8BR (next to the Premier Inn). The atmosphere is informal and there is an opportunity to talk to other members over a cup of tea or coffee. Guests are welcome to drop in (£5, payable on the door).
Workshops and Firings – click here
The Guild arranges occasional workshops during the year, with opportunities to learn about many aspects of pottery, including hand building, throwing and glazes. At our kiln site at the Chiltern Open Air Museum, members build experimental kilns, organise Raku, smoke, wood and soda firings and explore other alternative firing techniques.
Guild Members’ Exhibition & other events – click here
We hold an annual exhibition at which members show and sell their work. This has been greatly supported by members and public alike. In addition, the Guild has been invited to events such as the Alban Festival and the Box Moor Trust Autumn Festival where members have run ‘have a go’ sessions, hand building for kids, and also have the opportunity to sell their own work.
DCPG Members’ Competition – click here
The competition was originally established in memory of a founding member and funds prizes for the winner and two runners-up, adding spice to our AGM. The theme of the competition is chosen by members and the winners are selected in an online poll of members
Treasurer John presents Jill Gleeson, winner of the 2023 Fitzwilliam prize, with the bison trophy.
Potters Open Day – click here
A major event in our annual calendar is the Potters Open Day (POD) where we invite leading professionals to present and demonstrate and offer examples of their work for sale. This is attended by members, potters from neighbouring Guilds and the public.
DCPG Constitution – click here
(also includes our Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement – 2022)
Other Activities
We also have:
- Online gallery – Click on the link to see some of our members’ work.
- Newsletter – We issue quarterly newsletters which cover the monthly meetings, local events and other articles of interest written by our members. In addition, some suppliers offer discounts to members.
- Archives. – For older newsletters from 1975, this link takes you to the Guild’s Archive page.
- Library – Click on the link to see the Guild’s extensive library on ceramic art which is open to members at the Friday meetings.
The Dacorum & Chiltern Potters Guild – UK Registered Charity Number 1161265 Click on link to see detail.