Exploring pattern, colour and detail through ceramics.
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour.
The exhibition follows her evolution from monochrome pieces to vibrant, intricate designs, featuring her latest collection Unfixing, rarely seen archive works, and new pieces inspired by Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts masterpiece by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott.
Priest’s ceramics, influenced by Owen Jones’ Grammar of Ornament, use pattern and decoration to tell stories, evoke place, and celebrate the joy of being human.
Entry included with general admission.
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Visitor information
Address
Blackwell, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT
01539 637940
Opening times
1 April – 31 October: Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm
November – 31 March: Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
Blackwell will be open on Sunday 16 November for the Winter Craft Fair
Blackwell will be closed on
Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Closed for collections care from Monday 5 and will reopen on Monday 19 January 2026
Please note that the Tea room stops serving main meals at 3pm. Last orders for tea/coffee and tray bakes is 15 minutes before closing.
