20th Anniversary Clay Fest: 24 August – 1 September 2007
A week of Clay Fun for all! Swirling wet clay, flaming hot kilns and live hands-on demonstrations by experts transforming clay into fascinating works of art – join us and learn so much more! Buy handmade pottery or even make your own! We also have ceramics for you to decorate! In addition to the events below, you are invited to attend video shows and lectures by international presenters.
Details of these events and other Clay Fest activities will be displayed at the venue:
The courtyard of the Old Breweries Complex, behind the Namibia Craft Centre, in Windhoek
Theme Exhibition: “Celebration”
An exhibition of ceramics created by PAN members to invoke a festive mood.
Date: Opening Event Friday, 24 August, 18:00 and book launch of “PAN History”
Venue: Bank Windhoek Omba Gallery
Clay Olympics
Get down and dirty - join in fun clay Olympic events: take turns at a potter’s wheel to throw your own pot, or hand-build a sculpture or teapot – win a medal for the most imaginative!
All welcome – kids, adults, young and old – free of charge!
Date: Saturday, 25 August, 10:00 to 17:00
Retrospective Exhibition: “Doreen Hildenhagen - P.A.N.’s First Chairlady”
Date: Opening Event: Saturday, 25 August, 11:00
Venue: Studio 77, Old Breweries Complex
Raku Firing Spectacular
Witness the excitement of the flames, the roar of the dragon’s breath, and the transformation of clay into beautiful ceramics! This event presents a unique opportunity for public participation in the ancient technique of firing pottery. Raku fired ceramics will be offered for sale.
Date: Sunday, 26 August, at sunset
Participating workshop: “Saggar firing”
With guest potters Geraldine Hester and Angelika Orford from Botswana
Date: Monday, 27 August (public holiday), 09:00 – 12:00
Venue: Ceramics Studio, College of the Arts, Robert Mugabe Ave.
This workshop is for potters and ceramists. Participation fees will be charged.
Participating workshop: “Working Out of Your Comfort Zone”
With guest artist and potter Minette Zaayman from Pretoria
Date: Monday, 27 August; 14:30 – 17:30
Venue: Studio 77, Old Breweries Complex.
This workshop is for all artists and potters. Participation fees will be charged.
Support the Potters’ Association of Namibia
Celebrating 20 years of educating the public in ceramic arts!