Sign in | Register | Email newsletters

Location: Edinburgh change

Institut francais

Ceramics

On this page you'll find articles, events and places tagged as: Ceramics.

Latest articles

Central Station: Julia Smith

Central Station: Julia Smith

10 Jun 2010

Julia Smith is a ceramicist working from the Deepfired Ceramic Studio in Govan, Glasgow. She makes a range of ceramics intended for everyday use, from bowls, plates, cups and mugs to sugar pots, clocks, spoons, buttons and brooches. By intentionally…

Doodles Ceramics marks tenth birthday with some cracking offers

Doodles Ceramics marks tenth birthday with some cracking offers

17 Feb 2010

Finally, Edinburgh make-your-own-pottery institution Doodles Ceramics has turned ten this year, and they’re celebrating with a bargain-barmy load of offers. As well as specialised half-term workshops (running until Fri 19 Feb) and activities around…

Cycling Up the Hill with My Dad

Cycling Up the Hill with My Dad

9 Jul 2009

MIXED MEDIA This father and daughter exhibition features ceramics by David Heminsley and textiles by Claire Heminsley. The pair undertook a cycling trip together in order to start planning their joint exhibition. Intended as a contemporary show with…

Massage

Courses, classes and activities

8 Jan 2009

Alternative Therapy Edinburgh Aromatherapy Far superior to a nasty blast of air freshener, learn the subtle art of aromatherapy, with beginner’s classes in essential oils and massage. An 8-week non-vocational course is available through the…

Gary Fabian Miller

Gary Fabian Miller & Edmund de Wall

4 Oct 2007

Repetition, when performed by the human hand, will always be peppered with tiny differences. This is evidence of man’s failing against the machine, yet there is, of course, unexpected pleasure to be found in human error. It is a subject of fascination…

Popular events

Forth Valley Open Studios: Showcase Exhibition
Date	Location
A selection of work from artists based in the Forth Valley, coinciding with the region's annual Open Studios event (9–17 Jun). View full details
13 Jun–5 Aug Tue–Sat 10.30am–5pm; Sun 2–5pm	Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling

Treasures from the Queen's Palaces
Date	Location
One hundred paintings, drawings, miniatures, watercolours, manuscripts, furniture, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery from the Royal Collection have been brought together in an exhibition reflecting the tastes of different members of the royal family over the centuries, in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Among the artists featured are Rembrandt, Canaletto, Monet, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Holbein and Fabergé. Most of these pieces have never been exhibited in Scotland before. Part… View full details
30 May–4 Nov Mon–Sun 9.30am–6pm	The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh

Cockenzie Power Station Exhibition
Date	Location
Over 150 pieces are on display at this exhibition, claiming to be the largest of its kind in East Lothian. The Castaways provide sea-themed musical accompaniment. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival. View full details
2 Jun–10 Jun Mon–Sun 11am–5pm	Cockenzie Power Station, Cockenzie

Edmund De Waal: A Thousand Hours
Date	Location
Contemporary ceramics by the established potter, featuring an installation of 1,000 pots. View full details
6 Oct–10 Nov From Oct 6, Mon–Fri 10am–5.30pm, Sat 11am–2pm, ends Nov 10	Alan Cristea Gallery, London W1S

The Essence of Beauty: 500 Years of Italian Art
Date	Location
A major exhibition showing the stunning range, quality and development of Italian art from the 14th to the 19th centuries. The items have been drawn from the collections of all the Glasgow Museums. Featured artists are Titian, Bellini, Salvator Rosa and Botticelli and there are also outstanding examples of Italian sculpture, glassware and ceramics. View full details
11 Apr–12 Aug Mon–Thu 10am–5pm; Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm	Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

Popular places

The Black Box Boutique

98 West Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH

Black Box is an independent design boutique based in the heart of the buzzing Grassmarket, Edinburgh, showcasing Britain’s most exceptionally curious jewellery, textiles, ceramics, illustration and more! The boutique is also home to an in-house…

Doodles Ceramic Workshop

29 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 1HQ

Paint-your-own pottery workshop and shop, also selling a range of organic soaps. Admittedly, it's not the sort of shop that you just walk into for a spot of browsing, but it has become increasingly popular with birthday and hen parties.