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 2026
The Society is working on producing a range of events for our membership this year. Further details will be added once confirmed, but we would encourage our members to note the dates in their diaries now.
Saturday 18th April 2026
Once again we are returning to Royal Crown Derby Museum
for our Spring Seminar.
Guests are invited to arrive at 10.30am for tea/coffee and biscuits.
10.45am: We begin three rotating workshops:
A: Looking at Derby figures and recognising the odd one's out
B: Looking at Derby blue and white and recognising painted and transfer wares
C; Looking at early watercolours from the Museum archive and attempting attributions.
12.15 to 1.30pm: Buffet Lunch
1.30pm: An opportunity to visit and view the reorganised
cabinets in the Museum.
2.15pm: Member's Forum lead by Olivia Dean
The meeting will close at 3.30pm and the venue MUST be vacated
by 4pm.
Saturday October 2026.
The date and content of this seminar will be added once confirmed.
We anticipate the Seminar will be held at:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall
36, Uttoxeter Road
Mickleover
Derby
DE3 9GE
