Recovery Through Ceramics Talk

Join us for our Recovery through Ceramics talk and explore our latest exhibition.

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A glass display cases with a selection of ceramic objects. The label for the cases reads 'Myths and Legends' in black text on a cream background.

Dates

25 June 2025 (historic event)

About

Recovery through Ceramics is a partnership between the Shipley Art Gallery, Recovery Connections and Bensham Grove Pottery. The project gives people in recovery in Gateshead an opportunity to be creative, learn new skills and support their wellbeing through being creative.

The audience will get the opportunity to view this year’s Recovery Through Ceramics exhibition (14 – 28 June) and hear from the speakers from the perspective of their organisation, followed by a conversation between the speakers and an audience Q&A.

Recovery Through Ceramics is a creative partnership between the Shipley Art Gallery, Recovery Connections, and Bensham Grove Pottery. The programme supports people in recovery in Gateshead by offering a space to learn pottery skills, express themselves creatively, and enhance their wellbeing through hands-on making.

The session will be led by: 

  • Ben Jones, Project Coordinator, Shipley Art Gallery 
  • Ricky Vasey, Recovery Connections Service Manager, Recovery Connections 
  • Clare Cantwell, Ceramicist, Bensham Grove Pottery