Over 100 exhibitors from all over Europe and beyond….all with very distinctive individual styles ….all passionate about working with clay.

This year 24 potters from outside the UK will be showing their work – many for the first time in the UK. A special feature will be six guests from Hohr-Grenzhausen, an old pottery town in Germany. In the past the town was famous for its salt-glazed ware, but in recent years many younger potters doing more contemporary work have moved into the area. Hohr-Grenzhausen also hosts an international ceramics market and is the home of the renowned Westerwald Keramik Museum.

The venue, Hutton-in-the-Forest, is a cultural destination in itself with its walled garden, topiary and woodland walks. The ceramics festival takes place in and around marquees in front of the House, with the potters competition pieces on the lawn, juxtaposing ancient architecture and modern ceramics.

Hutton-in-the-Forest stands 7 miles northwest of Penrith, Cumbria
(M6 junction 41) – on the edge of the stunningly beautiful Lake District National Park.

Potfest in the Park 2009 – July 24th /25th /26th
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday …10am – 5pm daily

Adults £5. Accompanied children free.

For more information visit www.potfest.co.uk