Stormy Sky (detail) by Ann Southward

Stormy Sky (detail) by Ann Southward

Craft Map 2008 - Ceramics

04 Bitter Beck Pottery

Ceramics by Bitter Beck Pottery11 Market Place

Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9NH

T: 07803 174120

E: pottery@bitterbeck.co.uk

W: www.bitterbeck.co.uk

Original, unique and affordable ceramics inspired by the natural world, hand made in this small pottery studio in Cockermouth’s historic Market Place. Visitors can see a potter at work, find out how pieces are made, buy finished work or discuss a commission.

Hours: Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm, Easter to Christmas.

Directions: Market Place is at the East End of Main Street.

Car parkingAccess for allGroup visits(small groups)

05 Graham Glynn Ceramics

Stoneware by Graham GlynnYew Tree Barn, Low Newton,
Grange Over Sands, Cumbria LA11 6JP

T: 015395 30012

I produce a very wide range of thrown and hand built stoneware, from mugs and bowls to large sculptural pieces for the home and garden. Trade orders and private commissions welcome. The barn houses gallery, craft workers, antiques, architectural items and café.

Hours: 7 Days Summer 10am-5pm, Winter 10.30am-4.30pm.

Directions: Just off A590 between Newby Bridge and the Grange roundabout.

Car parkingAccess for all(ground floor only)Group visitsMail order

06 HUTTON LODGE POTTERY

Soulby, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PL

T: 017683 71396 F: 017683 72300

E: potrobert@aol.com

Domestic thrown stoneware. Finished in cream/green, cream/blue slip brushed decoration. High fired oven to tableware.

Hours: Eight till late seven days. Closed Christmas and New Year.

Directions: In Kirkby Stephen, turn towards Crosby Garret/Appleby off the A685. In Soulby follow brown tourist pottery signs.

Car parkingAccess for all(prior notice)Group visits(by arrangement)Mail order

07 John Kershaw Studio Pottery

Pottery by John Kershaw40 Main Road

Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DY

T: 015394 44844

E: john@kershawpottery.com

W: www.kershawpottery.com

 

Workshop and showroom established in 1972 displaying a wide range of Ceramics by John Kershaw. He makes bold simple forms with strong contrasting textures of clay and glaze, from individual large scale plates and planters to functional tableware.

Hours: Usual opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, closed Tuesday.

Directions: Situated in the centre of Windermere down alley way.

Access for allMail orderInternet mail order

08 Stokoe House Ceramics Gallery

Stokoe House Ceramics Gallery & StudioMarket Place, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3HS

T: 01434 382137

E: info@stokoehouseceramics.co.uk

W: www.stokoehouseceramics.co.uk

Ceramics inspired by the Pennine Landscape, by Syl and Ray Macro are on display in this unique 17th century building. Changing exhibitions by other ceramic artists are held throughout the year.

Hours: Easter to October 10-5 daily. Closed Tuesdays (except school holidays) November/December weekends only. Winter time please phone for information.

Directions: by Market Cross

Car parkingAccess for all(limited)Group visits(small)