Earth & Fire

** STOP PRESS *** STOP PRESS *** In 2009 we will be extending Earth & Fire to 3 days. *** Earth & Fire  26th, 27th & 28th June 2009***   Earth & Fire 2009 Our 15th International Ceramic Fair, Earth and Fire will take place in the grounds of of Rufford Abbey, once one of the great country estates of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, now a popular public space. Rufford Craft Centre, at the heart of the park, in the old stables, boasts a large gallery space renowned for its exhibitions of contemporary craft along with workshop and education facilities which include the newly refurbished Creative Learning Centre, and potter in residence studio. During Earth and Fire 2009 the gallery will be showing work by David and Margaret Frith. Earth & Fire annually attracts an audience of over 8,000 and enables visitors from all over the country to buy direct from more than 100 potters and enjoy a programme of artists' demonstrations and talks, trade stalls and Universities' stands. Entry to the event is free to the public (only a small parking charge applies per car). Each year exhibitors have shared their secrets by giving demonstrations of their techniques including; hand-built and thrown forms, figurative sculpture, glazing and firing methods. It is already the time of year when we have to start thinking about Earth and Fire 2009. Our international ceramics fair will stretch over three days next year and if you would like to apply please download the application packs here and get them to us by 17th November 2008. -- Contact Form --

The following documents may be of interest: Earth and Fire Application Page 1 Earth and Fire Application Form Page 2 Earth and Fire 2009 Information Earth and Fire Application Form