Dinner With a Difference Agreement
Warrandyte Pottery's Dinner with a Difference Event aims to showcase and sell the work of these artists while offering guests a memorable dining experience. Collaborating with a local chef, the artists are invited to create handmade tableware for a three-course meal that will be served at the event. This provides an opportunity for the artists to display their craft and for guests to enjoy a meal on unique and beautiful dinnerware.
Important Dates
31 January - one set of dinnerware to be delivered to the gallery between, 10am – 4pm
16 March - 2 sets of dinnerware plus extra stock for sale (optional) and 6 additional items for display (also optional) between 10am – 4pm.
24 March – on Sunday morning, all stock left unsold must be removed from gallery as soon as possible. This will help us to have the gallery ready for opening to the public as early as possible on Sunday.
What’s Expected:
As a participating artist, you will need to provide a 4 piece dinner set, which includes a dinner plate, side plate, bowl, and beaker. To ensure a cohesive aesthetic, you will be making three matching sets of this dinner set. These sets will be used by the guests during the event, and they will also have the option to purchase any of the items if they wish. Additional work will be displayed in the Gallery for the evening, providing a picturesque backdrop for the dining experience. The gallery space will be specially reorganized for the night, with display tables arranged so that each participating artist can have up to 6 items on special display in the gallery for the event.
What you need to make:
3 x Dinner set for a 3 course meal
Specficiations:
Salad plate : 20-22cmDinner plate : 28-30cm
Dessert dish: 20cm
Beaker: 250ml - 300ml
Up to 6 Unique items which show case your work
Menu Details:
You might like to take inspiration from the food being served, please see the menu below:
Dinner with be served on large platters in the middle of the table to guests to serve themselves freely during the courses.
Mains
“WildFire” peach and saltbush marinated chicken thighs cooked over coals.
Charred Cauliflower With Tahini Yoghurt & Sumac
Baked Salmon with Corn Salsa, Lemon & Dill
Sides
Pearl CousCous and Pomegranate Salad
Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad
Roasted Vegetables with Maple Glaze and Toasted Sunflower seeds
Desserts
Yarra Valley Cheeses, Local Fruits
Orange Basque Cheesecake
Terms and Conditions :
Volunteering Requirements: We kindly ask that participating artists volunteer their time to either assist with the setup on Saturday from 3:30pm to 6.30pm (approx) or the clean-up on Sunday from 8am. Volunteering on either the Saturday or Sunday will be a condition for participation, as it helps us ensure a smooth and successful event. Please sign up for a time slot below.
Breakage policy: Warrandyte Pottery is not liable for breakage which occurs by patrons visiting the gallery. Breakage cost will be assessed on an individual basis, based on the circumstances. If a costumer breaks an item, you are encouraged to seek compensation from the costumer. Warrandyte Pottery will only cover breakage of items of which warrandyte pottery was responsible for the breakage.
Gallery Insurance: Warrandyte Pottery has comprehensive insurance which covers theft, major structural damages, fire and non environmental flood. It does not cover your individual work once it has left the premises and any liabilities which may occur from the use of your work. We highly recommend each artist has their own insurance. By signing your contract, you waive the right to peruse Warrandyte Pottery for any damages which occur to patrons as a result of your art work.
Fees: Warrandyte Pottery’s aim is to provide opportunities for artists to show case their work and for the artist to be able to make the most of each opportunity. Therefor this will be a commission free event. Works sold on the evening will be put through the gallery POS which incurs a 1.6% transaction fee. Artists will be notified of any sales the following day via email, including the transfer of funds date.
To secure your place in this event, please complete the form below and ensure you have selected your volunteer time slot.