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Nov 51 min read

Lots going on..

If you are looking for fabulous gifts or a present for yourself then the Artmix annual christmas fair is the one for you. Paintings,...

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Penny Varley

Dec 15, 20231 min read

Pottery Gift Card?

I can't believe that we are only 10 days until the big day. Where has this year gone? I would like to say a massive thank you to...

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Penny Varley

Nov 1, 20231 min read

Extra help and savings.......

I have a new visitor in the studio this week. Isn't she a cutey? and she has arrived just in time to help with the preparation's for...

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Penny Varley

Oct 25, 20231 min read

Fundraising Jug

I popped into the Richard Harvey Collection in Shipston on Stour today to drop off one of my coast jugs for their fabulous fun and fizz...

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Penny Varley

Oct 9, 20230 min read

and then there were 8.........

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Penny Varley

Oct 4, 20231 min read

Look whats coming up.....

Oh my goodness. The weather is so strange at the moment. I only planted these broad bean seeds 10 days ago and they are already doing...

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Penny Varley

Sep 24, 20231 min read

4 paws and 2 hands make light work..

I love dogs and today my helper was Rosie!! Following a busy Friday at the pop up at Tysoe Post Office and then a lovely customer...

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Penny Varley

Sep 18, 20231 min read

What a weekend.....

Mr V and I had a fabulous weekend woodcarving at National Trust Snowshill. Its something that we both had fancied having a go at. As a...

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Penny Varley

Sep 12, 20231 min read

I'm back.....

We have just got back from an amazing holiday to Shropshire. The weather was amazing, if fact a little to warm on occasions. We did...

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Handles, Makers Mark and a tired dog....

Penny Varley

Aug 29, 20231 min read

Handles, Makers Mark and a tired dog....

Once the body of the jug is made it is time to put the handle and decoration onto the work. I have to allow the jug to dry a little...

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Penny Varley

Aug 27, 20231 min read

Four legged helper in the studio.

Watch to the end to see who has been helping me in my studio for National Dog Day.

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Penny Varley

Aug 23, 20231 min read

The final results......

After 48 hours of being in the kiln here are the results of the final glaze firing. I am a very happy potter. Everything came out of the...

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Penny Varley

Aug 17, 20231 min read

The first results

As promised here are the results from our first firing (bisque). 24 hours after filling the kiln I am delighted that everything has come...

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Penny Varley

Aug 12, 20231 min read

Firing work in the kiln part 1

I am often asked about how long it takes to make a pot. This is just part of the process. Having made your items and they have dried...

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Penny Varley

Mar 20, 20211 min read

Special Subscribers' offer

With the days getting longer and our thoughts turning to spending more time in our gardens I would like to offer you some of my stoneware...

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EVENTS

Sat, 08 Mar
Kineton Farmers Marker
Kineton
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08 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
Kineton, Market Square, Kineton, Warwick CV35, UK
Support local producers and designer makers in a traditional market square
Thu, 03 Apr
North Cotswold Farmers Market
Stourton
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03 Apr 2025, 18:00 – 20:00
Stourton, Pinfold lane, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG, UK
Supporting local artists and artisans. Come and find unique local products and produce.
Sun, 01 Dec
Arts in the Cotswolds Christmas Fair
Shipston-on-Stour
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01 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Shipston-on-Stour, Townsend Hall, 52 Sheep St, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 4AE, UK
24 selected professional artists all under one roof.
Sun, 24 Nov
Artmix Contemporary Arts and Crafts Christmas Fair
Chipping Campden
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24 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Chipping Campden, Chipping Campden GL55 6AN, UK
The best arts and crafts event in the Cotswolds.
Sat, 14 Sept
Kineton Farmers Market
Kineton
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14 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
Kineton, Market Square, Kineton, Warwick CV35 0LP, UK
Come and meet local producers and makers in a traditional market square. Everyone welcome including your four legged friends.
Sun, 08 Sept
Shipston Food festival
Shipston-on-Stour
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08 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 15:00
Shipston-on-Stour, Market Pl, Shipston-on-Stour CV36, UK
If you love food and want to support local this is the event for you. Makers, producers and growers celebrate food.
Sat, 17 Aug
Penny's Open Studio
Upper Tysoe
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17 Aug 2024, 13:00 – 17:00
Upper Tysoe, 5 Avon Ave, Upper Tysoe, Warwick CV35 0SP, UK
As part of Tysoe Flower Show the studio will be open to visitors. Access from the carpark through the garden gate. See where the pots are made and meet the artist. See you soon.
Sun, 07 Jul
Open Studio
Warwick
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07 Jul 2024, 11:00 – 17:00
Warwick, 5, Avon Avenue, Tysoe
Visit a working garden studio pottery as part of Warwickshire Open Studios
Sun, 30 Jun
Warwickshire Open Studios
Atherstone on Stour
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30 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 17:30
Atherstone on Stour, Atherstone on Stour, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8BL, UK
The best Warwickshire Open studios event this year
Mon, 01 Apr
Easter Extravaganza Art Exhibition
Chipping Campden
Multiple Dates
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01 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 17:00
Chipping Campden, Chipping Campden GL55 6HB, UK
Stunning arts and crafts exhibition in the heart of the town.
Sun, 10 Dec
Christmas in the Barn
Middleton Cheney
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10 Dec 2023, 12:00 – 17:00
Middleton Cheney, 45 Main Rd, Middleton Cheney, Banbury OX17 2ND, UK
Unique and unusual handcrafted gifts from talented artist and artisans set in a beautiful old barn behind a pub!!
Thu, 07 Dec
North Cotswold's Farmers Market
Stourton
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07 Dec 2023, 18:00 – 20:00
Stourton, The Hall, Pinfold Lane, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG, UK
Come along to meet local producers and makers at this fabulous evening market. Penny will be displaying her wonderful ceramics among other artists and local producers of food and drink. Make an evening of it by having supper.
Thu, 07 Dec
Late Night Shopping Event.
Banbury
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07 Dec 2023, 16:30 – 18:30
Banbury, Museum & Gallery, Spiceball Park Rd, Banbury OX16 2PQ, UK
Amazing gifts and goodies for the Christmas season. Find that special gift, meet the artist and support local.....
Sat, 02 Dec
Swalcliffe Christmas Market
Swalcliffe
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02 Dec 2023, 00:00 – 3:30
Swalcliffe, Swalcliffe, Banbury OX15 5EH, UK
Come and enjoy: Market stalls with local traders with their impressive array of crafting skills and products. Raffle, refreshments and luxury hampers to be won in the raffle.
Sun, 26 Nov
Artmix Contemporary Arts and Crafts Christmas Fair
Chipping Campden
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26 Nov 2023, 10:00 – 16:00
Chipping Campden, Chipping Campden GL55 6AN, UK
Beautiful Cotswold setting with amazing local artists and artisans selling their unique for christmas.
Thu, 23 Nov
Open Studio
Tysoe
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23 Nov 2023, 14:00 – 19:00
Tysoe, 5 Avon Ave, Tysoe, Upper Tysoe, Warwick CV35 0SP, UK
A wonderful selection of handmade ceramic gifts for christmas
Sat, 04 Nov
Hook Norton Craft Fair
Hook Norton
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04 Nov 2023, 10:00 – 17:00
Hook Norton, High St, Hook Norton, Banbury OX15 5NH, UK
Looking for gifts wise men find them at Hook Norton Craft Fair
Sun, 01 Oct
Apple Harvest Weekend
Canons Ashby
Multiple Dates
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01 Oct 2023, 11:00 – 16:00
Canons Ashby, Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry NN11 3SD, UK
A family day out experiencing all things harvestey

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