PotFest In The Park 2016

Rob, Brock and I had a fun day out at Potfest at Hutton-in-the-Forest, near Penrith on Friday.

We had our usual tour of the grounds and walled garden first, before a drink at one of the cafes.

Then it was on to the competition area: the theme this year being "Bird Bath - Flight of Fancy". Here were my favourites:-

 Bath Time - Christine Hester Smith

 Bird Bath - Chiu-I Wu

Sea Bird Bath - Julian Jardine

We bought two more dinner plates to add to our collection of Sigi & Charlotte Boehmer's work:-

Afterwards, it was off to the nearby UpFront Gallery for a delicious lunch of ploughman's for me; homity pie for Rob; cakes and drinks. Brock was allowed to sit with us at an outside table. The coffee shop was extremely busy, with many reserved tables, so we were glad we got there early.

Potfest in the Park 2015

Rob, Brock and I enjoyed our annual trip to Potfest in the Park at Hutton-in-the-Forest near Penrith.

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Entry is £6 per person and includes entry to the grounds and gardens of the house, as well as parking and, of course, access to the ceramics exhibition and sale.

We began with a walk around the wild flower meadow and walled garden. They were looking on top form, and buzzing with insects.

Then it was on to the exhibition and competition area. The theme this year was 'Biblical'. Unfortunately, I had forgotten my camera (the photos here are all taken by Rob), so didn't get a photo of the three pieces I voted for, but here are two of Rob's choices:-

 Jonah and The Whale

The Last Supper

Brock enjoying the day out

There were 130 potters showing off their wares, so plenty to look at and even buy...

Some lovely earrings I bought from Steve Woodhead Ceramics. I also have a pair of yellow ones, purchased a few years ago, which I wear all the time.

This adorable container with bird ornament is from Charlotte and Sigerd Bohmer of Germany. We have quite a few of their pieces now, as we buy one or two every year.