Join ceramic artist Rita Floyd at Newcastle Common!

Artist Rita Floyd has been specially selected by Keith Brymer Jones to be Artist-in-Residence at Newcastle Common during his Life, Clay and Everything exhibition. She will be working in the exhibition space and responding to his work.

Rita is a floral ceramic artist and designer and has an extensive background in and knowledge of the ceramics industry, having worked within it for many years. Rita is passionate about passing on her floral ceramic skills and loves to share her expertise with the public.

As well as leading drop in sessions with for you to take part in, Rita will also be creating her own work, experimenting with and exploring colour and floral forms.

Rita will be at our Newcastle Common space at 23 High Street, Newcastle (find us opposite Art of Siam) space from 11am to 4pm on the following dates to respond to Keith’s work and demonstrate her skilful flower making in clay.

Saturday 5 February*

Tuesday 8 February

Wednesday 9 February*

Saturday 12 February*

Saturday 19 February*

Tuesday 22 February

Wednesday 23 February*

Saturday 26 February*

*On these dates there will also be the opportunity for you to have a go at making your own clay flowers for free to take home!