A reflective conversation on practice and career with Eren Armitage.
Session outline: Welcome with introductions 17:30-18:30, followed by a presentation 18:30-19:30, and concludes with a Q&A and informal discussion from 19:30-20:00.
Eren Armitage
Originally from Yokohama, Japan, and now based in Harrogate, Eren Armitage is a ceramicist whose work merges Japanese tradition with the landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. Her wheel-thrown and hand-carved stoneware vessels reflect a deep connection to nature, designed to bring a sense of tranquillity and ritual into daily life.
Eren’s practice blends form and function, with a particular focus on tea wares, repetitive throwing, and refining technique through discipline. She works closely with natural textures and subtle glazes to create pieces that encourage slow, mindful use. Alongside her studio practice, she shares her expertise through workshops and mentorship, exploring the intersection of craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability.
Session outline: Welcome with introductions 17:30-18:30, followed by demonstrations 18:30-20:30, and concludes with a Q&A and informal discussion from 20:30-21:00.
Enrichment Programme
A critical part of making is how we think, question, and evolve. But outside of formal education or professional practice, where do you find those deep, exploratory conversations? How do you access the insights that shape a maker’s practice, decisions, and creative direction - the missteps as well as the breakthroughs?
Our Enrichment Programme is designed to provide those missing conversations, connecting emerging makers with established practitioners who share their experience, knowledge, and working methodologies. Through a series of events and talks, this programme creates an opportunity to engage with process-driven practice, explore new techniques, and gain insight into different career paths within ceramics.
Each visiting maker will host two conversational demonstrations and an evening talk, allowing participants to observe, ask questions, and explore their methods, techniques, and ways of thinking.
Friday evening talks offer a rare opportunity to hear directly from makers about their experiences, challenges, and approaches to craft. If you’re looking for a way to connect with highly experienced levels of insight, these sessions are for you.
Sunken Studio
Butterley Street
Leeds
LS10 1AW
United Kingdom
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The studio is a single story building with a bright yellow door and dark grey window frames. We are next door to Duke Makes.
Access is at street level. There are managed car parks nearby. On street parking is limited - please allow plenty of time. The studio is a 10 minute walk from the City Centre, easily accessed by public transport & you can get the water taxi from Leeds Train Station to Leeds Dock. The studio is a short walk from Leeds Dock, Sheaf St. (Duke Studios), The Tetley & The Royal Armouries.
Please allow plenty of time for parking, Parking can be tricky, we recommend:
Leeds Dock Car Park (9 min walk). Weekdays are much busier and on-street parking is competitive.
