Next Saturday, the 12th edition of the Gozo Ceramics Festival returns to the beautiful setting of Xlendi Bay. This year the guest country with participants at the event is France.

Visitors will be able to watch master ceramic artists, including two from France, demonstrate their talents and skills in public, including sculpting, hand modelling and throwing on the potter’s wheel.

There will also be a free hands-on area for for people of all ages to get their hands dirty, this is always one of the popular spots for families!

The event will also feature a unique live act by an international ceramic artist who will demonstrate pottery throwing while cycling.

There will be a demonstration of raku firing on ceramic pieces, as well as musical entertainment during the evening, in fact a programme of activities for everyone to enjoy.

The Xlendi Administrative Committee will be illuminating the area with the magical fjakkolata, when hundreds of candles will be lit around the bay and on private balconies.

Entrance is free and everyone in invited to attend, on Saturday, the 2nd of August from 6.30pm until 11pm.

Gozo Ceramics Festival is organised by the Ministry for Gozo and Planning, Munxar Local Council and the Cultural Heritage Directorate.

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