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Rochester Square brings people and communities together through ceramic facilities and socially engaged projects. Emphasising the fascinating system of recycling clay: where after firing at a low temperature, the cups and pots are still so fragile that you can smash them on the ground after use and turn them back into the soil, which can then be used again to create new ceramic objects. This idea guides us in our approach to the development of activities at RS: a creative cycle from the earth (clay) to plants (garden) to plates (food). For us, there is great meaning in creating a space that can become a catalyst for people to meet each other through the powerful yet simple tools of making things together

UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS:

Evening course for those who want to learn foundation of throwing and handbuilding
More information and bookings here

A two day clay workshop, suitable for primary school aged children
More information and booking here

Our regular Sunday Throwing sessions, morning or evening slots available.
More information and bookings here

 

SUMMER OPEN DAY AND SCULPTURE GARDEN

Join us for our annual Summer Open Day on Sunday, 6th July, from midday until 5pm. We have planned a fun-filled day, with making demonstrations and clay activities for all ages.

Our rejects and seconds carpet is back and so are pizzas and drinks! Our PotShop will be open throughout the day for all your garden and plant decorating needs.

All welcome! No RSVP required, but please note that some activities will require tickets purchased on the day.

Our Sculpture Garden this year is titled FAUNA and is curated by Laura Bartlett. FAUNA opens on Sunday 6th July alongside our Summer Open Day 12 - 5 pm and will remain open until Friday, 11th July (Opening hours 10 am - 4 pm or by appointment via info@rochestersquare.co.uk

There is also another opportunity to view FAUNA on Wednesday,
9th July at 6.30pm, which will be followed by Drinks and Talk led by curator Laura Bartlett at from 7.30pm, hosted by Corner7, to attend the Private View and Talk please rsvp here

 

Our projects: PotShop

 
 

OPENING TIMES:
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

10am - 2pm
&
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
12-4PM

ACCESS VIA THE BACK GATE, PLEASE RING THE BELL

 

Rochester Square book ‘From the Pot to the Earth at Rochester Square’

Clay, Garden & Food. A composition of artworks, dinners, words and people

“Rochester Square is an oasis between the trundling traffic of Camden Road and busy York Way that welcomes people of all ages, at all hours, in all weathers to be together to grow and make things. The three animating words: clay, food, and garden summon the organism that Francesca and Eric have fostered. It has its own life, wishes, and wonder. In this book, you will find excellently unusual ways of preparing food, examples of many of the wondrous things made, and the thoughts and passionate solidarity of neighbours and friends.”

—Antony Gormley

Foreword by Emily King
Texts by Francesca Astesani, Louise Chignac,
Chris Fite-Wassilak and Francesca Anfossi
Design by A Practice for Everyday Life
Photography by Marta Fernández
Illustrations by Polly Farquharson
Published by Sternberg Press, 2022