6 European cities famous for their ceramics
The development of the ceramic industry in Europe has not only marked the economic development of the territories in which it operates, but also shaped a heritage, social history, and helped build a strong identity.
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Why not check out Middleport Pottery?
Middleport Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent opened as a new visitor attraction on July 1st thanks to a recent Prince’s Regeneration Trust £9-million restoration project. Home to the world-renowned Burleigh ...
Merry Christmas everyone!
Ever thought of visiting ? Here's our fantastic little guide to the city...
Our next destination guide heads to Fichtelgebirge in Germany focussing on Selb, the famous ceramic city of the region. Did you know? 1. The ski mountaineer and mountain biker Andreas Strobel was b...
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Stoke-on-Trent has been chosen to star in a new marketing campaign, which is designed to encourage Chinese people to learn more about some of Britain’s lesser-known places…by giving them a new name...
LIMOGE - luxury and excellence - 23 and 30 December - Discover the crafts of luxury! Marie Christel will give you an insight into the wonders of contemporary enamel. At fashion house Loi Kasatché, the great art of made-to-measure will give away some of its secrets. http://www.viaceram.eu/en/evenements/
Delve into the events that bring the European Route of Ceramics to life - consult the calendar of the year's unmissable events at our destinations.
The Beautiful Game by Stephen Dixon – featuring glazed figures with digital transfer printing, and mounted on a “found” textile football pitch – commemorates the extraordinary events of Christmas Day 1914...
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War in a variety of ways between now, and 2018. The creation of a life-sized ...
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Infusion is an ambitious programme which aims to bring together people from different backgrounds, particularly children and young people, to enjoy the arts and be inspired through creativity. It offers an amazing opportunity for different groups in Stoke-on-Trent to celebrate and share their own ar…
Paul Cummins, the artist behind the tribute, says thieves have been trying to steal poppies before they can be sent out to the public
Paul Cummins, the artist behind the Tower of London tribute, says thieves have been trying to steal ceramic poppies before they can be sent out to the public
Don't miss the market this weekend!
http://www.visitstoke.co.uk/ceramics-trail/Stoke-on-Trent-Christmas-Market/details/?dms=3&feature=1074&venue=2230261&easi=true&groupid=1&areaid=293&pvieflag=e
Stunning images from
This year, the remembrance was particularly poignant, culminating in months of preparation, exhibits and re-examination of a murderous conflict.
Did you spot in The Times?
Two ceramics factories answered the call and a band of potters and artists have produced more than 500,000 ceramic poppies
An interesting article on the behind
Heath Ceramics is focusing on building value over volume.
Don't forget this exciting new 20th century at Höhr-Grenzhausen!
Friday Twilight: Our Friend, The Enemy is a highly acclaimed play combining theatre and the spoken word to capture the fabled Christmas truce on the Western Front in 1914. Private James Boyce takes us on a magical, haunting journey through the events surrounding the Christmas truce. 7pm.
For further details see www.stokemuseums.org.uk/visit/pmag/
Visit Stoke
Discover the world famous Staffordshire Hoard along with the history of the Potteries, including the world's greatest collection of Staffordshire Ceramics. See a Spitfire and all sorts of art and craft. Visit the Cafe Museum and the shop.
The forthcoming Roy Davids Collection of Chinese Ceramics at Bonhams features some fabulous examples of famille verte...
The forthcoming Roy Davids Collection of Chinese Ceramics at Bonhams features some fabulous examples of famille verte
Did you spot us in the The New York Times?
The cities will work to introduce people to more aspects and sites connected to ceramics, according to the project’s participants.
Exciting new opens next week at Höhr-Grenzhausen!
20th Century Ceramics from the Hinder / Glad Bach collection 02 November 2014 – 15 March 2015 With works by Ingeborg & Bruno Asshoff, Elfriede Balzar-Kopp, Heiner Balzar, Dieter Crumbiegel, Els...
Giant bowls at the 2014 China Jingdezhen International Fair!
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/10-22/139460.shtml
Interesting article on contemporary and
“The pleasure with porcelain, for someone like me who’s fascinated by form, is that you can do anything. With the help of a great producer . . . And [then there are] the endless possibilities of glazes and pigments in paint.”
A single October week has become one of the international art world’s foremost shop windows. At one end of London, the white marquees of Frieze and Frieze Masters draw collectors to autumnal Regent’s Park – while the chic black tent of PAD London
Did you know has an alleyway that is paved with a mosaic of 55,000 colourful porcelain tiles?
http://viaceram.wordpress.com/2014/10/02/destination-guide-selb/
Great news for !
Works including art, ceramics and paintings which faced being sold to pay off part of £134m pension debt will stay in Midlands
Wish you were enjoying the warmer climate and beautiful of Faenza in ? Us too!
Next for our destination guide is Faenza in Italy and its world famous International Ceramic Museum. The city is located at the foot of the Appennini hills, half way between Florence and Venice; bo...
With War Horse set to arrive at the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, the local community is expecting a boost in the economy! We'll expect a boost in visitors to our pottery museums as well!
BUSINESS experts are predicting the arrival of the acclaimed War Horse production will represent a major boost to the city's economy – after more than 25,000 tickets were sold ahead of its...
A team of technicians and artists led by Dutch artist, Maaike Roozenburg, collaborated on a project to produce 3D-printed replicas of 17th-century Delft glassware from the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen. Unfortunately the 3D printer thought the tiny cracks were actual holes in the pottery and printed the imperfect pieces. The project is moving forward to fix the cracks!
The city of Delft in Holland is famous for its blue and white pottery, for its native son, the Dutch Baroque painter, Johannes Vermeer, and for its picturesque
Enjoy this urban experience in Delft at one of the best locations in the Netherlands. In the colder months there's even an ice rink waiting at the foot of the hotel!
Ajoutez-les à votre carnet de voyage, et recevez votre sélection pour partir à la découverte de la Route Européenne de la Céramique.
Jeremy Ogusky sure has made a name for himself with his home fermenting vessels that are shaped like cookie jars. Homemade kimchi for everyone!
Jeremy Ogusky is chief potter and principal fermenter of Ogusky Ceramics, where he has been making and selling what he calls “functional stuff for the kitchen” for five years.
Faenza and Limoges not only have exquisite ceramics on offer, they also have many culinary delights on offer. Enjoy these amazing deals when you take the European Route.
Ajoutez-les à votre carnet de voyage, et recevez votre sélection pour partir à la découverte de la Route Européenne de la Céramique.
Would you like to know what it takes to create intricate Dutch pottery? Take a look at the basics here!
People from all over the world take souvenirs of those gorgeous potteries with unique designs and paint on it back home.
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