Seminars
The Society has an Events Committee which organises regular seminars, study meetings and visits to ceramic collections at which Society members are able to meet like-minded members in an informal but educational settings. On at least one occasion each year members are invited to bring pieces for appraisal in a Members' Forum. Occasionally our events are residential, comprising overnight stays in hotels close to venues being visited, which may include museums, stately homes and private collections.
The Society's Annual General Meeting is usually held in October each year, and has taken place at a variety of venues in recent years. On the day of the AGM the Gilbert Bradley Memorial Lecture is given by a knowledgeable individual and covers a particular aspect of Derbyshire ceramics.
The Events Committee would welcome ideas and suggestions from members for subjects for seminars, guest speakers or suitable and interesting locations for visits.
Events 2025
The Society is working on producing a range of events for our membership this year and two dates are already planned. Further details will be added once confirmed, but we would encourage our members to note the dates in their diaries now.
Saturday 5th April 2025
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We are returning to Royal Crown Derby Museum
for our Spring Seminar.
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Guests are invited to arrive at 10.30am for tea/coffee and biscuits.
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11am: "Researching Derby Artists and Workmen before 1800: An Interim Report" given by Peter Lead.
12 noon: A short update on a recently rediscovered King Street pattern book given by Olivia Dean & John Astle
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12.30pm: Buffet Lunch
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1.45pm: "Minton and their Participation in the International Exhibitions of the Later 19th Century" given by Tom Smith
2.30pm: Member's Forum lead by Olivia Dean
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The meeting will close shortly after 3.30pm and the venue MUST be vacated by 4pm.
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Saturday 11th October 2025.
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The Seminar will be held at:
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall
36, Uttoxeter Road
Mickleover
Derby
DE3 9GE
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Further details will be posted here once finalised.
