By Jeremy Sollars
Tucked away in Barnes Park off Horsman Road in Warwick’s Glennie Heights is one of the gems of our local artistic scene – the Warwick Potters’ Association workshop and gallery.
The Potters offer classes for the younger set on the first Saturday of every month and would love to see their numbers grow.
They run hands-on workshop classes for beginners aged six and up and for older youngsters in the junior program, with the two-hours sessions costing just $20 per participant.
Association member Jenny Shergold told the Free Times they would love to see more children at the monthly classes.
“We like to see the younger generation coming along – we’re particularly keen to see some older kids, boys and girls, become junior members and continue to be involved when they’re adults,” Jenny said.
The Potters are also very active in the community, being the force behind the Easter Craft Fair coming up on Saturday 15 April in Warwick’s Leslie Park.
They also organise craft stalls for the Jumpers and Jazz Picnic in the Park, being held this year on Sunday 30 July. Their popular Soup Night will be held on Thursday 27 July as part of Warwick’s Jumpers and Jazz Festival.
Later in the year will see the Rodeo Craft Markets on Saturday 28 October and their 2017 Christmas Shop.
The Horsman Road gallery – located in Barnes Park opposite the Warwick Christian College – is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays and most Saturdays, and by appointment, with original works by local potters available for sale.
For more information on the kids’ pottery classes, the gallery and the Jumpers and Jazz Picnic in the Park craft stalls – including those wishing to book a stall – contact Jenny Shergold on 0423 061 626 or Raye Batham on 0402 307 637.
