Recovery Through Ceramics: Partnerships across sectors

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.

About the Event

Recovery Through Ceramics

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

About the venue

You can find further details about this venue here.

Connect with the organiser!

The Shipley Art Gallery | Recovery Connections | Bensham Grove Pottery