Ceramics in the City 2009

A three day selling fair

Red and blue earthenware bowl by Ben Davies

• Friday 18 September 10am – 5.00pm
• Saturday 19 September 10.00am – 5.00pm
• Sunday 20 September 12noon - 5.00pm

Admission Free

Ceramics in the City returns to the Geffrye Museum in September with an exciting new range of work by 50 selected ceramicists, a mix of both well-known names and emerging talents. An array of styles, techniques, colour and texture will be shown in domestic objects ranging from functional tableware and lamps to purely aesthetic or quirky one-off pieces. 

The show will take place in the Geffrye’s dynamic contemporary gallery. A special preview evening will be held from 6 - 8.30pm on Thursday 17 September, offering visitors an extra chance to meet the makers. The restaurant will be open serving meals, light snacks and drinks.

Throughout the three-day event, visitors will have the opportunity not just to browse and buy, but also to talk to the ceramicists and watch free demonstrations. Special craft activities will be run to entertain children throughout Saturday and Sunday.

The exhibitors were selected by a panel of judges comprising Marta Donaghey from Contemporary Ceramics, Karen Bunting, ceramicist, and Christine Lalumia, Deputy Director of the Geffrye. Ceramics in the City, now in its eighth year, is organised by the Geffrye Museum and ceramicist Karen Bunting.

Exhibitors

Related Events

Events for Adults

Informal demonstrations and talks will be run throughout the event:

• Thursday 17 September, 6.45pm: Ben Davies
• Saturday 19 September, 12.30–1.15pm: Ruth King
• Sunday 20 September, 2.00–2.45pm: Emily Myers

Events for Children

Terrific Tile Painting

• Saturday 19 September, 10.30am–12 noon and 2.00–4.00pm

Create a painted tile inspired by patterns in the museum’s rooms.

Crazy Crockery Masks

• Sunday 20 September, 12.30–1.30pm and 3.00–4.30pm

Be inspired by ceramic objects to create a mask.

Notes to Editors

1) For further information or images, please contact Nancy Loader, PR and Press Officer, on 020 7739 9893 or nloader@geffrye-museum.org.uk.

2) London Design Festival

Ceramics in the City is part of the London Design Festival 2009 which takes place 19 - 27 September. The festival programme includes content from across the design spectrum, staged by organisations throughout the capital. For further information, visit www.londondesignfestival.com.

3) The Geffrye Museum specialises in 400 years of urban middle-class interiors and has a strong track record in spotting and showcasing the most exciting makers and style trends in London today. A programme of exhibitions and events relating to contemporary design is run throughout the year.

4) Visiting Information

Thursday, August 27, 2009

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