exhibitor spotlight
We would like to introduce you to all the very talented exhibitors joining us at Pottery North events this year.
This is great opportunity to find out more about them and their work - though we hope you will come along to say hello and see their beautiful creations at our stunning venues on the day.
Join us as we grow and succeed together. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.
If you would like take part in our new pottery and glass fairs, or join our online studios please get in touch at hello@potterynorth.com
John Scott
John set up Sourdust Pottery at the age of 19 and quickly gained a reputation for innovative handmade, bespoke pottery. His pottery and gallery is based at Stocksfield in Northumberland, where he creates wide range of work, including Naked Raku and Copper Matt Raku. John is a regular exhibitor at Potfest events around the country and in 2020 he was awarded the prestigious Potfest Potter of the Year prize. John, will join us at Northumberland Pottery and Glass Fair Ellingham Hall this September and also at the Borders event at The Haining in Selkirk in October. Find out more at Sourdust Pottery - Home | Handmade Pottery | Northumberland
Jenny ozwell
Jenny, who is based in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders comes from a long line of artists in her family. She started out making earthenware tableware, before getting her own wheel. She was taught the basics by her husband's aunt, a retired potter, but other than that is self- taught. After focusing on throwing, she is now expanding the decorating side, preferring it to be simple and direct. She will join us at Northumberland Pottery and Glass Fair at Ellingham Hall on Tuesday Sept 22, 2026. Find out more @jennyozwell on Instagram
Anne James
Anne creates her hand-built ceramics at her studio in rural Northumberland. Her work is influenced by the surrounding natural world and reflects growing up as a child in rural Perthshire. She works in traditional stoneware, occasionally in white stoneware, and fires in an electric kiln, creating functional and decorative pieces. Anne is joining us at Northumberland Pottery and Glass Fair at Ellingham Hall on Tuesday Sept 22, 2026. Find out more Home | Anne James Ceramics
Jane jennings
After a long career teaching Design and Technology, Jane took pottery lessons leading to a Masters in Ceramics at Sunderland University. She specialises in both wheel thrown and hand-built pieces whilst exploring texture, colour and the simplicity of shape in both stone and earthenware clay. With a passion for sustainability, she has emphasised in her work both functionality and aesthetics, whilst creating beautiful pieces. Jane will join us at Northumberland Pottery and Glass Fair at Ellingham Hall on Tuesday Sept 22, 2026. Find out more Jane Jennings Ceramics
Pirniepots
Ceramicist Lorna Blunt works from Pirniepots studio at her home in the Scottish Borders. She describes herself as an enthusiastic potter, creating beautiful hand thrown, one-off stoneware, designed to be practical and functional for everyday use. Lorna will join us at Borders Pottery and Glass Fair on Sat-Sun, Oct 10-11, 2026. Find out more pirniepots.co.uk
Helen Pugh-Cook
Helen produces unique ceramic pieces using a range of experimental techniques. Using mostly stoneware clay, she fires her work using various techniques, including Raku. Her main influences come from the shape of Asian artifacts she has collected, and colours and textures come from the beautiful countryside surrounding her home in the Scottish Borders. Helen is joining us at Borders Pottery and Glass Fair at The Haining House in Selkirk, on Sat-Sun, Oct 10-11. Find out more www.instagram.com/hpc_ceramics