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Stamford Pottery Market Committee
Stamford Pottery Market Committee
Tony Orvis - Potter and Venue Liaison
Tony is more of a ceramic artist than a potter. He loves surface texture and interest in a pot; the more ‘arty’ the better! He also paints and is an accomplished printer, which all clearly feed into his work.
In the SPM team he is currently the potter coordinator and in charge of event bookings. So, for the first point of contact, message Tony. If he doesn’t reply immediately it’s probably because he’s outside throwing his newly made pot against a wall to give it more character.
Fiona Swepson - Social Media
Fiona Swepson is a Lincolnshire-based ceramic artist. Working from her garden studio, Fiona uses porcelain to create functional, hand-made pieces that are homely and to be used in everyday life.
The raised lines formed by slip-trailing add intrigue to her pots and set each piece apart from the other; putting individuality and pattern at the heart of her practice.
Each design draws from nature whether that be from leaves in the trees or flowers in hedgerows, all that she sees walking her trusted golden retriever, Evie.
To find out more about Fiona and her work, please visit https://www.hopscotchpottery.com/ and follow @hopscotchpottery on Facebook and Instagram.
Pam Orme - Publications and Marketing
Pam has handled the publicity for the Pottery Market, working alongside Katherine Winfrey, for the past 10 years and is continuing to work with the new team.
She started potting around 30 years ago at an evening class as light entertainment from her daily commute to London. This quickly developed into a passionate interest that she returned to after retiring 12 years ago & now has her own studio at home.
Friends & family (particularly her Grandsons) enjoy playing with clay & she has also run voluntary workshops for a Dementia Support Group which her first pottery teacher attended.
She creates ornaments and vessels largely inspired by nature. Mushrooms are a constant feature and rock pools inspire her starfish, seashells, crabs & the odd octopus!
She uses both earthenware and stoneware and prefers to hand build - though she does own a wheel that she really needs to learn how to use!
Steph Hughes - Marketing
Meet Steph, a self-taught potter based just outside Stamford.
What started as a hobby quickly became an obsession — and has now become her job!
Every piece is lovingly handmade on the potter’s wheel, before being bisque fired, glazed by hand and fired again. The result is a collection of unique, beautifully tactile pieces, each with its own subtle character.
Steph works with black, grey and speckled stoneware clays, as well as porcelain. Her style is simple and considered, with clean lines and a particular love of the contrast between raw, unglazed clay and understated glazes.
Most of her work is designed to be used and enjoyed every day, alongside the occasional decorative piece.
To discover more about Steph and explore her work, visit stephbowdenhughes.com or follow @stephbowdenhughes on Instagram.
Handmade, functional and a little bit unique — just as pottery should be.
Phil Callow - IT
Phil is the only non-potter of the group but what he lacks in potting skills he more than makes up for in computer genius and is in charge of all the IT and website.
Phil has tried on the pottery wheel but prefers to strap himself to a snowboard and throw himself down mountains.
History of the pottery market
History of the pottery market
Over 15 years ago, potter Katherine Winfrey founded the Stamford Pottery Market. She had a vision that a market could be held which would showcase the diverse range of work being produced by local potters, and use the proceeds to support local charitable causes. After a great deal of hard work, the market found a home in the Stamford Arts Centre, proving a great success every year until the Covid-19 pandemic caused a pause.
Over 15 years ago, potter Katherine Winfrey founded the Stamford Pottery Market. She had a vision that a market could be held which would showcase the diverse range of work being produced by local potters, and use the proceeds to support local charitable causes. After a great deal of hard work, the market found a home in the Stamford Arts Centre, proving a great success every year until the Covid-19 pandemic caused a pause.
Katherine has handed over the organisation of the event to a committee of potters, who hope to build on her legacy. After some challenges, we were delighted to bring the Pottery Market back to the Stamford Arts Centre in 2021. We were so well supported by visitors we held two markets in 2022, and this created the opportunity to have more potters exhibit their work across the two events. As the market evolves, we continue to focus on Katherine’s original mandate to raise awareness of local potters and support worthy causes with the proceeds.
Katherine has handed over the organisation of the event to a committee of potters, who hope to build on her legacy. After some challenges, we were delighted to bring the Pottery Market back to the Stamford Arts Centre in 2021. We were so well supported by visitors we held two markets in 2022, and this created the opportunity to have more potters exhibit their work across the two events. As the market evolves, we continue to focus on Katherine’s original mandate to raise awareness of local potters and support worthy causes with the proceeds.
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