2021
All our exciting events this year will be delivered via Zoom. You can read our full calendar below, which may have additions throughout the year. You’ll also find the schedule and updates on our Facebook page and Instagram account.
All Zoom links for events are notified to members via our Chair’s email updates. Details of how to become a member can be found on our Memberships page, so sign up and join in! We welcome new members in whatever capacity you choose – whether you want to watch our demonstrations or just join in the socials or both.
You can read about our many past events in our quarterly Newsletters – we have a significant archive. 2022 and beyond will hopefully bring back some of our regular physical events. In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
Please note, non-members can join our MailChimp email list here: http://eepurl.com/dBLyCr to receive advance information about our DCPG Events. You can unsubscribe at any time. We welcome non-members to any of our demonstration events as guests for just £5 – please email Ian Jones treasurer@dcpg.org.uk for details about ways to pay and attend.
Tuesday 12th January 2021, 7-9pm
Committee Meeting:
Committee members only.
Friday 15th January 2021, 8-10pm
Social Evening:
Join in the ceramics chat!
All members welcome, drop in and out anytime.
Monday 25th January 2021, 10am-2pm
Open Workshop (NEW!):
Work in your studio together with other Zoomers!
All members welcome, drop in and out anytime.
Tuesday 9th February 2021, 7-9pm
Committee Meeting:
Committee members only.
Saturday, 13th February 2021, 10am–12noon
Demonstration: Christine Pike
http://www.christinepike.com
Wednesday 17th February 2021, 10.30am-12noon
Coffee Morning – BYO drinks and cake!
Have a piece of pottery that you’ve bought on holiday to share the tale behind the discovery of it.
Monday 22nd February 2021, 10am-1.30pm
Open Workshop (NEW!):
Work in your studio together with other Zoomers!
All members welcome, drop in and out anytime.
Saturday 13th March 2021
ANNUAL POTTERS OPEN DAY (POD) 2021
DCPG invites you to a spectacular day of ceramics from the studios of internationally renowned potters in conversation and demonstrations.
Venue: Zoom
Date & Time: Saturday 13th March 2021 – 09.45-16.00 GMT
Prices : £12 plus £1.09 booking fee
Tickets: Go to: Eventbrite and read full details here – ALL WELCOME!
Tuesday 16th March 2021, 10.30am-12noon
Zoom Coffee Social – see Chair’s e-newsletter for Zoom link! Please come and join us for a chat about pots and POD. Do you have memories of a studio visit you would like to share?
Monday 29th March 2021, 10am-1pm
Studio Zoom – Please come and enjoy catching up with other members while sketching, throwing, hand-building, decorating or glazing in your own work space. Lots of techniques, use of different materials and top tips were discussed and shared at the last sessions and people also just popped in for a cuppa and a chat. Come and join in for as long or short a time that suits you – see our Chair’s e-newsletter for Zoom link!
Friday 16th April, 10.30am-12noon
Zoom Coffee Social – do join us!
Monday 26th April, time tbc
Studio Zoom – great way to work and chat!
Friday, 14 May 2021, evening time tbc
Demonstration: Midori Takaki
http://www.midoritakaki.co.uk
Australian Season – June-Oct 2021
Saturday 12th June 2021, 10am–12noon
Demonstration: Jane Annois
http://www.janeannois.com
Friday 9th July 2021, 7-9pm
Demonstration: Mary-Lou Pittard
https://www.pittards.com.au
Friday 13th August 2021 7-9 pm
Demonstration: Jane Sawyer
http://www.janesawyer.com.au
Friday 8th October 2021 7-9pm
Demonstration: Pie Bolton
https://www.piebolton.com
October
AGM and Fitzwilliam Competition – tbc
Friday 12th November 2021, 7-9pm
Educational lecture: Dr Craig Barclay
Head of museums galleries and exhibitions will talk about his paper on Malcolm Macdonald and the collection of the Oriental Museum Durham University.
https://www.dur.ac.uk/cvac/members/craigbarclay/
Saturday 11th December 2021, 10am-12noon
Demonstration: Imogen Noble
http://imogentaylor-noble.com