Dive into Winter Weekend 2025
and join our  gathering of ceramics enthusiasts who are passionate about pottery and porcelain.

In this year’s programme we will be discussing
designers and decorators in the British ceramic industry, with a special focus on the independent artists and workshops that were integral to the success of so many factories.

Speakers include    
              Paul Atterbury
              Claire Blakey
              Pat Halfpenny
              Rebecca Klarner
              Ben Miller
              John Sandon

 In addition to presentations by  our distinguished slate of speakers we are once again offered the amazing opportunity to particpate in an exclusive hands-on experience at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, where we will be privileged to handle some of the rare and wonderful objects in the reserve collection. 

Venue
The event will take place at Stoke-on-Trent’s newest hotel, the  Hilton Garden Inn in Hanley.  From the Friday evening wine recepetion to Sunday lunch, the conference offers you a fully inclusive, comfortable and immersive experience

Bursaries
The NCS makes two bursaries available to  members or non-members who feel they would benefit from the opportunity to attend summer school. The bursaries cover conference sessions, meals and accommodation but not travel to Chester. Please send application using the link in the sidebar.

Mark your calendars for January 26-28, 2024, and book your spot now at the Northern Ceramic Society’s Winter Weekend.