THREE hundred bowls and more than 70 litres of home-made soup – a lot of preparation has gone into the Warwick Potters Association’s annual exhibition.
The annual exhibition will kick off with their very popular soup night on Thursday 24 July at Potters House, 63 Horsman Road, according to president Raye Batham.
She said preparations had been underway since January to prepare for the soup night – which promised to be bigger and better than ever.
Last year they made 250 soup bowls and sold out quickly, so they’ve stepped it up to 300 this time to keep up with the demand.
And as well as the soup and bowls, visitors will be treated to a display of everything the local potters have been making through this year.
This year’s exhibition is “Shades of Nature” and the pieces are just that – inspired by nature and created locally.
The opening night will also include a performance by the Blue Violets and a performance by East Street Singers and there are no bookings being taken – this is strictly a “turn up on the night” event.
Bowls will start selling at 5.30pm with the official opening at 6pm, soup is up at 6.30pm followed by the performances.
There is also the display at The Potters House Gallery (open daily from 10am to 4pm from Friday 25 July through Sunday, 27 July). The local pottery group will also have a “Potters Downtown Shop” in Palmerin Street (opposite Leslie Park) during the JJJ festival – opening daily from 10am to 4pm, from 19-27 July while they will be heavily involved in the annual Picnic In The Park Craft Markets at Leslie Park from 9am to 4pm on Sunday 27 July.
