News and Updates September '26

THE POTTER OF LEITH

SEPTEMBER ’26 NEWS  

 

 

First Year at The Pitt

The Pottery has now been established at its new home in West Granton for a year (Wow! Already) and we are delighted to have been accommodated here amongst this vibrant creative community.

We are situated in the South Yard, signposted throughout the site.

The new studio is big (1000 sq ft) with 8 electric wheels and 6 large,

south facing windows.

The Pitt itself is a social enterprise and is home to 7 street food traders, a bar, a live music venue and a variety of other small businesses:

Work of Iron (Artisan Blacksmith)

Access Parkour

Pitt Strength – Gym

Granton Community Bakery

Warren Elsmore – Leggo Sculpture

Lava Town – sound, light, installations

And a variety of others, with new operations set to arrive

over the coming months.

There is ample on street parking and cycle racks are available.

We have our own beach and are home to Soul Water Sauna.

The sauna is heated by burning hardwood logs and the ash is then handed on to the Pottery, where it is processed and turned into our signature glazes.

 

Course Dates

There are a small number of places left on October Courses and booking is open for January ’27.

All courses are 9 weeks duration, 2.5 hours per session.

October ‘26

Wednesday 14^th October – Wednesday 9^th December

6 – 8.30pm

Thursday 15^th October – Thursday 10^th December

6 – 8.30pm

Friday 16^th October – Friday 11^th December

2 – 4.30pm

January ‘27

Wednesday 20^th January – 17^th March

6 – 8.30pm

Thursday 21^st January – Thursday 18^th March

6 -8.30pm

Friday 22^nd January – Friday 19^th March

2 – 4.30pm

The course fee is £450, all materials, tools and firings included.

There are no hidden extras.

A deposit of £150 is required to secure a place.

Book by emailing: potterofleith@yahoo.com

Or you can try out the new On-Line Booking System,

featured on the classy, updated website:

www.thepotterofleith.co.uk

Brand New Website

www.thepotterofleith.co.uk

Leith Community Pottery has launched a new, updated website for you to peruse.  It was designed and produced by Scott and Gintare at

www.pikture.co.uk

and features stunning photography by Angel Gonzalez

www.angelgonzalez.co.uk

We are trialling a new on-line booking system for our courses, which seems to be working well.

However, you are still welcome to book by emailing me directly if you have any questions or simply prefer a more personal interaction.

There are some small tweaks still to be made to the new site, which is work in progress. Just a few adjustments to the layout etc. Please feel free to email me with any feedback, thoughts or observations.

potterofleith@yahoo.com

Colony of Artists September ‘26

The Potter of Leith will be exhibiting and selling at this year’s Colony of Artists event in the Abbeyhill Colonies, Saturday and Sunday 19^th and 20^th September.

This is a phenomenal weekend of exhibitions and demonstrations from a host of local artists and makers, on show both at the Festival Hub and in private homes and gardens, opened up to the public for the weekend.

A bar and live music will also be on offer.

www.colonyofartists.co.uk

Market Dates 2026

My work is always available to view and purchase at the studio Gallery,

Monday – Saturday, 1 – 6.30pm.

 

It is also available at various outdoor and indoor markets, as detailed below.

 

Leith Farmers’ Market

Dock Place

Saturdays 10am – 4pm

12^th September ‘26

10^th October ‘26

14^th November ‘26

12^th December ‘26

 

Stockbridge Farmers’ Market

Saunders St

Sundays 10am – 4pm

4^th October ‘26

6^th December ‘26

 

Additional Christmas Markets

The Drill Hall, Dalmeny St, Leith

Saturday 5^th December – TBC

The Pitt, 20 West Shore Rd, Granton

Friday 27^th November, Night Market, 5 – 10pm

Friday 4^th December, Night Market, 5 – 10pm

Sunday 13^th December, 11am – 5pm

 

Retail Outlets

Work by The Potter of Leith is also available from the following venues:

Scottish Design Exchange, 117 – 119 George St, Edinburgh

The Museum of Edinburgh, 142 -146 Canongate, Edinburgh

City Arts Centre, 2 Market St, Edinburgh

Dukes of West Barns Gallery, 5 Duke Street, West Barns, Dunbar