Pottery is considered to be one of the oldest forms of art, attested by the numerous vessels and tools unearthed from excavation sites across the world. The process behind making these artefacts is also shrouded in mystery, with each piece emerging from the kiln slightly different though the process is similar. Witness the magic of this craft by dropping in at Cerafest — Celebrating Studio Pottery, an event that aims to bring studio potters into the mainstream of visual arts and give the craft its due.

Kettle purse by Shalan Dere; (below)  Ceramic angels and dolls