Florian Gadsby – By My Hands

Doors open at 7pm.

Books for Book & Ticket options will be available to collect at the venue on the night.

We are so excited to be welcoming ceramicist Florian Gadsby to Edinburgh to celebrate the publication of his brand new memoir, By My Hands: A Potter's Apprenticeship. Gadsby's beautiful pottery has attracted acclaim from all over the world with millions of followers across social media. We know that there are keen potters amongst both our booksellers and customers alike, so we hope that you can join us for what is sure to be an inspiring evening!

Gadsby will be in conversation with design critic and curator Hugo Macdonald, and there will also be time for an audience Q&A session.

The event will take place at Greyfriars Charteris Centre in Edinburgh.

In-person vouchers can be redeemed on the night of the event against a single copy of By My Hands – we will have a list of attendees with vouchers to be redeemed. Please note that only one voucher can be redeemed per book.

Please note that professional photography may be taking place at the venue on the night. Please note that as per our terms and conditions, tickets for our events are non-refundable. Latecomers may not be admitted, please arrive promptly.

About By My Hands:

Florian Gadsby has devoted his life to pottery, refining his technique towards the point of perfection - and as his skill has grown, so has his social media following, which today numbers in the millions. Based at a studio in North London, he releases three new collections per year, characterized by simple forms and sharp edges, which sell out in a matter of minutes.

In By My Hands, Florian tells the story of his artistic awakening, his education in England, Ireland and Japan, and of the sheer discipline which has led him to become the cultural sensation he is today. Arguing for the value in dedicating yourself to a craft, Florian weaves anecdotes about particular pots and processes into the narrative of his life, exploring what he has learnt from specific pieces he was taught to throw during his apprenticeships and how they have informed his philosophy and approach to his work.

By My Hands is an ode to the beauty of small things, such as a simple hand- thrown mug or bowl, which can brighten life's daily rituals and make them more meaningful - as well as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance.