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Pottery Popup in the courtyard by Penny Varley

Penny returns to Upton to exhibit her pottery for sale in the courtyard by the shop. With over 20 years of experience she takes great pleasure in using inspiration from the flora and fauna to embellish her creations.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Penny has been a professional designer maker in clay for over 20 years and works from her garden studio in the village of Tysoe, just down the road from Upton House.

She regularly sources materials from her garden including plants, seed-heads and wood from the woodpile. These create excellent texture and form to her work.

Alongside garden ceramics that can sit outside all year round she creates a range of homeware and more decorative pieces for your home.

Keen to inspire others she also teaches adults and is a regular speaker to WI, Probus and art groups.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

The Pottery Popup takes place in the courtyard next to the Shop.

Accessibility

The courtyard is 300 yards from the car park and reception building. A visitor shuttle operates daily.

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