MarketPast Event

Christmas Pottery Market Success

Thank you to everyone who visited our Christmas pottery market. We raised £500 for local charities and showcased beautiful handmade ceramics.

Friday, 15 December 2023
Cornwall Clay Craft Studio
Christmas Pottery Market Success
Our annual Christmas Pottery Market was once again a tremendous success, organized by studio director Ria Harman and bringing together our pottery community for a day of festive celebration, beautiful handmade ceramics, and charitable giving. **Market Highlights:** - Over 300 visitors throughout the day - 25 local ceramic artists and students participating - £500 raised for Cornwall Children's Hospice - 200+ pieces of pottery sold - Festive workshops for families **Featured Pottery:** The market showcased an incredible variety of handmade ceramics perfect for Christmas gifts: - Traditional Christmas dinnerware - Decorative festive pieces - Handmade mugs and tea sets - Unique sculptural works - Children's pottery from our young artists program **Community Impact:** This year's market continued our tradition of supporting local charities. All proceeds from the raffle and a percentage of sales went to Cornwall Children's Hospice, raising £500 for this vital local cause. **Special Thanks:** - All participating artists and students - Volunteers who helped organize and run the event - Cornwall Children's Hospice for their partnership - The local community for their continued support - Our wonderful visitors who made the day special **Workshops and Activities:** The day included special activities for all ages: - Family pottery painting sessions - Christmas ornament making workshops - Potter's wheel demonstrations - Meet the artists sessions - Festive refreshments and music The success of this market demonstrates the strength and generosity of our pottery community. Thank you to everyone who participated, visited, and supported this wonderful event.