Exhibitions
Exhibition of stoneware ceramics by Carol Metcalfe and Annette Cole together with paintings by Donna Slyfield
Next Exhibition
Earth & Sky on the Platform, The Station, Richmond;
21 November - 3 December 2025
Exhibition of stoneware ceramics by Carol Metcalfe and Annette Cole together with paintings by Donna Slyfield
Carol exhibits jointly with Earth & Sky and with North Yorkshire Open Studios as well as individually
See also:
Instagram @carolmceramicsgarden
https://nyos.org.uk/artist/carol-metcalfe/
Fractured Landscape Pots - ash glazed stoneware showing effect of different coloured clay bodies, approx 25cm tall
Future exhibitions
Carol is delighted to have been selected for North Yorkshire Open Studios 2026.
NYOS events include:
NYOS Showcase Exhibition, Inspired Gallery, Danby;
Spring 2026
Carol's Open Studio, Brough Park, Richmond;
6th, 7th, 13th, 14th June 2026, 10am – 5pm
Ampleforth Exhibition; July 2026
Carol's Winter Open Studio, Patrick Brompton, Bedale;
7th, 8th November 2026
https://nyos.org.uk/artists-directory/
Full Circle, Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes; 2027
A 3 month long exhibition in which Carol will be showing artworks inspired by the lives of her Dales ancestors and their occupations.
Recent exhibitions
Exhibitions which have taken place in recent years have mostly been within about half an hour's drive from home. This locates the work within its own sense of place and reduces the miles it has travelled.
Fractured Landscape Tall Pot & Fractured Seascape Pot - Ash glazed Stoneware
North Yorkshire Open Studios at Ampleforth Abbey
Ampleforth Abbey, nestled on a whopping 1,200 acres of countryside, is a truly stunning location. It boasts the Grade I-listed Abbey Church, designed by the legendary Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the mastermind behind the iconic red telephone box. And guess what? North Yorkshire Open Studios transformed the historic Alban Roe House into an art fair extravaganza! Over 50 talented artists set up their studios, each with their own dedicated space, creating a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere.
Make it a day trip and enjoy the grounds, chapel and great food in the cafe
Ampleforth Abbey
York
YO62 4EN
12 July to 20 July 2025
For more details see https://nyos.org.uk/artist/carol-metcalfe/
Landscape Shield Wallpiece - Ash glazed Stoneware, approx 35cm
NYOS Exhibition
Carol is delighted to have been selected for North Yorkshire Open Studios 2025. Her first NYOS event was:
THE NORTH – Group exhibition of selected NYOS Artists
4th – 22nd March 2025
Rural Arts Centre, Thirsk, YO7 1QS
Further Events
York Ceramics Fair, York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York YO23 1EX
15 March 2025 10am - 5pm &
16 March 2025 10am - 4pm
North Yorkshire Open Studios 2025 had a stand at the show where you could collect an Open Studios brochure and see some of Carol's work alongside that of other members
https://www.yorkceramicsfair.com/
The following NYOS event was;
NYOS Showcase Exhibition, Craven Arts, Craven Art House, 55 Otley Street, Skipton; 21st March to 10th May 2025
Landscape group 14cm to 40cm. Ash glazed stoneware over coloured slips andand ochre.
Earth & Sky on the Platform, The Station, Richmond; November 2024
Carol exhibited her ash glazed stoneware ceramics alongside paintings by Donna Slyfield and more ceramics by Annette Cole. This was a successful exhibition and the Earth & Sky team will be back at this venue next Autimn.
Decoration inside Crazy Pedestal Bowl - 35x38x20cm
Ash glazed stoneware in Earth & Sky exhibition
Ash glazed stoneware Plant Plates and Scrolls
