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Glenn celebrates 25 years of Clay business
Glenn celebrates 25 years of the Clay business Production Director Glenn Myers from Grayshott Pottery is this month celebrating his 25th year in the pottery making business. Glenn who started work at 17 straight from college was originally interviewed by Phil Bates who went on to be Managing Direc…
Sue Fishers new one-off design Japanese Anemones
Sue Fisher is one of our decoraters that has been in our company for nearly 45 years. Sue Graduated from Farnham Art school in 1968 with a diploma in Art & Design and joined Grayshott Pottery as a decorator. Sue retired as Shop Manager in 2009 but continued to decorate, create some delicate pieces…
Lynda Bellingham & ITV 1 Film Crew arrive to film at the pottery
It all happened so quickly - a phone call on a Wednesday and a film crew turns up on the Friday !! Lynda Bellingham, star of the show, and well known for her regular appearance on the popular tv show Loose Woman and also star of Calender Girls arrived with an ITV 1 film crew. The program Lynda Be…
Pottery creates owls in support of new campaign to Get Wise to OG.
Grayshott Pottery have produced around 30 pottery owl collection boxes to support a new registered cancer charity called the Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer Project (no. 1147939) Ann Myers, from Grayshott who was treated for Oesophageal Cancer at RSCH in 2010 said that the OG project was set up six m…
New Bowser for Grayshott's Blooms
Grayshott Pottery has donated a new Bowser and trailer, costing around £2300, to the Grayshott in Bloom project. The bright yellow watering system can be now seen working throughout the village and has enabled the BiG (Buy in Grayshott) project organisers to once again roll out and maintain a brigh…
GRAYSHOTT HITS HOLLYWOOD!
Grayshott Stoneware recently took its first order for the exclusive members club SOHO House, Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. The hotel caters for Hollywood actors, artists and directors. But suprisingly, their order is far from the glitz and glamour one would associate with Hollywood. Th…
Exhibition of Royalty Souvenirs at Grayshott Pottery
Richard Peskett of the Village Archive explains, "Royalty souvenirs have been popular for several centuries and covering numerous Royal Reigns, Lambeth Pottery produced Lambeth ware for King William 111 at the end of the 1600s and through Georgian reigns up to Queen Victoria more pottery was produce…
Grayshott Pottery presents a display of Abstracts by Phil Bates
Grayshott Pottery presents a display of Abstracts by Phil Bates After a very successful exhibition at Haslemere Educational Museum, Phil Bates has now been invited to display a selection of his paintings at Grayshott Pottery. Phil, who has been involved with the Pottery for over 50 years, is curr…
Grayshott Society AGM Awards Evening
Grayshott Society AGM Awards Evening Following their 2011 AGM the Grayshott Society held an awards ceremony at Jolleys Cafe, Grayshott Pottery, which was in recognition of individuals or organisations that have made a special contribution to the ongoing visual improvements in the village whic…
Chris takes over the reins at Grayshott Pottery
There were festivities on Friday in Grayshott near Hindhead, as staff celebrated not one but two changes at Grayshott Pottery! Ed Snell, who for the last six years has managed the commercial business of Grayshott Stoneware as well as the retail aspect of its more locally known sister company, Grays…
Giving local pottery a whirl !
Giving local pottery a whirl ! After the success of last week?s Raku event during which around 100 decorative pots were created, Grayshott Pottery is now inviting residents and visitors the chance to get their hands dirty on the potter`s wheel. The next event, scheduled for Saturday 16th July, wil…
Grayshott Cricket Club beat Grayshott Pottery for Charity
July 3, 2011 in Grayshott Cricket Club news, Grayshott Pottery news by Graham Sampson Players and officials from the charity match which raised £260 towards Macmillan Cancer Support It turned out to be a comfortable win in the end for the Grayshott Cricket Club XI in the Annual Charity match a…
I just called...
...to say that I have just arrived home having spent a wonderful day with my friends at your Pottery. It was an Aladdin's cave - truly amazing and we are delighted with our purchases. We thoroughly enjoyed our coffees and lunches but the icing on the cake was the tour of your pottery. Ros d…
New online shop www.grayshottpottery.com goes live!
New online shop www.grayshottpottery.com goes live! Grayshott Pottery has today officially launched their new online shop. The web based shop showcases local studio art pottery, designed and decorated at Grayshott Pottery, close to Hindhead, on the Surrey - Hampshire borders. "We are delighted…
Clay and more creations with Myra at Grayshott Pottery!
Press Release 16 Feb 2011 Clay and more creations with Myra at Grayshott Pottery! Grayshott Pottery had another great ceramics success this weekend with a full class of clay coiling and hand building, led by ceramics designer, Myra McDonnell. This latest initiative, organis…
Shop
We have all heard of Steiff Bears, but they have never been within the reach of most of us to own and love - now you can buy Steiff Bears from the shop at Grayshott. Steiff are producing a range of bears at affordable prices. so now you can own a Steiff bear of your own or send as a gift to anothe…
Valentine`s Lunch and Tea
Fri 11th to Mon 14th February 2011 Valentine's Lunch and Tea at Grayshott Pottery. Why not treat your beloved to a dreamy Valentine's lunch or cream tea at Grayshott Pottery's Cafe Bistro? For further information contact Grayshott Pottery on 01428 604404 and speak to Ausra or Sue or emai…
The Making of the new Tiled Mural in Grayshott Square
The Making of the new Tiled Mural in Grayshott Square A new feature has been unveiled this weekend with the opening of the newly refurbished Grayshott Square. A large crowd gathered to watch as a large tiled mural, hand decorated by Grayshott Pottery artists and depicting 46 of the societies …
Warm up with Christmas Lunch at Grayshott Pottery
If you are looking for a Christmas lunch that is just a little different, then why not book a table at Grayshott Pottery? Between Monday December 6th and Christmas Eve the Grayshott Pottery’s Café Bistro staff will be creating a festive two course Christmas Lunch, served, of course, from the Pot…
Christmas Menu
CHRISTMAS MENU £12.95 6th December to 24th December 2010 11.30am to 3pm Grayshott Pottery School Road Hindhead Surrey GU26 6LR 01428 604404 CHRISTMAS MENU MAIN MEALS Traditional Roast Turkey Saddle With all the trimmings ------ Lamb Shank Slow cooked in red w…
Decorate a Mug or Plate at Grayshott Pottery in time for Christmas
Why not make your very own present for someone special this year? Residents and visitors of all ages are invited to take part in this fun decorating event organised by the Grayshott Pottery decorating team. Participants can choose to decorate a mug or a plate and advice and guidance will be on hand…
Smoke and Sawdust - 2nd October 2010
Smoke and sawdust - Just magic at Grayshott Pottery! After the success of the Summer Raku firing day in July, staff at Grayshott Pottery staged another action packed Raku event on Saturday and around 65 people took part. Participants invented their own patterns and designs, using special glazes…
Decorating with Myra at Grayshott Pottery
Local attraction and ceramics business, Grayshott Pottery has plans to hold two events in September, during which participants will have a chance to decorate previously prepared ceramics. Ceramics designer, Myra McDonnell will lead the workshops and demonstrate a Studio Art glaze technique. Myra …
Grayshott Pottery launches new visitor leaflet
Local visitor attraction and ceramic business, Grayshott Pottery, launched its new promotional leaflet this week. The leaflet has been carefully designed to incorporate some of the feel and textures of the pottery as well as wording and images to inspire locals and visitors to make a trip to this…
Magdalene Odundo revisits Grayshott Pottery
Grayshott Pottery received some unexpected help with 'turning and fettling' from a previous intern last week. Professor Magdalene Odundo, now an international name in ceramics, worked at the Grayshott Pottery as part of her work experience in 1974 while a student at West Surrey College of Art & D…
New Website Launch
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website! From Homeware & Gifts, Factory Tours, Studio Art Ceramics or just a little treat in the Pottery Cafe - have a look at what Grayshott Pottery has to offer. Online shop coming soon! …
New Director for Grayshott Pottery
Grayshott Pottery has announced this week that Glenn Myers will take up a new role within the company as Production Director. The 39 year old, father of three, has worked for the Pottery for the last twenty two years and began work in 1988 when the company made clocks for many High Street bands. …
Grayshott Pottery supplies Jamie's Italian in Guildford
Grayshott Pottery's commercial division, 'Grayshott Stoneware', made a local delivery this month, to Jamie's Italian Restaurant in Guildford. The restaurant, which opened in early October, is located in a former bank in Friary Street. This circular building has gone through extensive renovations o…
New kilns for old at Grayshott Pottery
Grayshott Pottery has taken delivery of new machinery to its commercial arm, Grayshott Stoneware. The new machinery, which comprises a new kiln, a Dorst roller machine and a polishing machine, had to be craned into the Pottery over its roof, in order to find its place in the busy factory. 'We bou…
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