The 10th International Ceramics Festival at Aberystwyth 2005

Quotes from reviews of the 10th International Ceramics Festival in 2005:

‘This event offered teachers, students, ceramic artists, collectors, working potters and amateurs alike the chance to meet and study the work of distinguished, internationally known craftspersons from many countries worldwide.’ 

‘Stopress’ Crafts Council of Ireland Newsletter

‘Impossible de quitter cette ville festivalière amarée à la côte ouest du Pays de Galles après ces deuz journées d’un tel tohu-bohu d’activités céramiques, de recontres et d’émerveillement devant la prouesse des autres, sans un pincement au Coeur et la résolution ferme do revenir une autre fois’. 

La Revue de la Ceramique et du Verre

‘Over the years the performance aspect of woodfiring has become an essential feature of the outdoor events of the festival. This year’s festival was no exception.’  

‘The Log Book’  (the International Publication for Woodfirers and those interested in Woodfired Ceramics)

‘The festival at Aberystwyth, it seems, has pulled it off again with its memorable miz of exhibitions, events, demonstrations and networking. It gives value to old traditions but is not afraid to embrace the new and the experimental.’

Planet, The Welsh Internationalist

….and from 2005 festival delegates:

‘Thank you for a superbly organised festival. Thank you for creating such an emotionally safe environment. I was enormously impressed by the venue and the use of space and the warmth of staff and management – an absolutely wonderful experience’.

‘Thanks for organising such a great festival a lot of hard work has resulted in success! Well done and long may this festival continue’.

‘Fantastic – will be here 2007!’

‘Such a great venue, with such a good atmosphere. Good food and good coffee!! Thankyou!’