Ceramics fairs & events, UK
Want to peruse pottery or caress ceramics? Visit these ceramics events. Use the buttons to sort by region. For exhibitions click here.
British Ceramics Biennial 2025
British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) is an arts organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent with a vision of making change through clay.
The next edition of the British Ceramics Biennial will run from 6 September to 19 October 2025, bringing together a dynamic programme of free exhibitions, screenings, talks and events that shine a light on Stoke-on-Trent’s industrial heritage and creative edge.
The full programme has now been released.
Download the full press release here
British Ceramics Biennial 2025 Programme
Award
British Ceramics Biennial’s headline exhibition celebrates the vitality of contemporary ceramics practice in the UK, with 10 artists selected from an open submission process to present ambitious new work and compete for the £10,000 BCB Award Prize. The 2025 Award artists are Kyra Cane, Fernando Casasempere, Noor Ali Chagani & Clio Lloyd-Jacob, Susan Hall, Leah Jensen, Charlotte Moore, Jane Perryman, Alison Rees, Daniel Silver and Jo Taylor. Award is the leading platform for contemporary ceramic practice in the UK.
Awarded
After winning the BCB Award Prize at the 2023 British Ceramics Biennial, Mella Shaw returns with a new work interrogating a little-known contribution to the global climate crisis. In this installation, large hand-built ceramic structures and dramatic lighting will explore the ethics and impact of harvesting polymetallic modules from the sea bed for use in electronics.
Fresh
The Fresh exhibition celebrates and promotes the new wave of artists working in clay. Twenty-five early career artists from the UK and Ireland are selected to take part, with four Fresh Talent Prizes given out during the Biennial. The 25 artists will be announced in the summer.
Fresh Talent
During the 2023 Biennial, five Fresh Talent Prizes were given to artists from Fresh, which included residencies with University of Staffordshire, Guldagergaard International Ceramics Research Center, Grymsdyke Farm, BCB Studio and Bolesławiec Cultural Centre . The artists showing the outcome of their residencies are Tim Fluck, Caroline Gray, Andrea Leigh, Chi Onwordi and Krzysztof Strzelecki.
People & Place Commission
BCB’s People & Place Commission sees artist Josie KO exploring the role of Black women in Stoke-on-Trent in The Chimney Princess. Inspired by the shape of Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic bottle kilns, Josie KO will create a new goddess for the city in collaboration with local communities. Standing five feet tall and hand built from black clay, the deity figure will be displayed ‘dancing’ on a spinning turntable in an installation setting inspired by Stoke-on-Trent’s Trentham Gardens.
Playscape
This experimental rammed earth architecture project is a response to learning that the central area of Stoke town currently lacks adequate children’s play facilities. Playscape is a collaboration between BCB Associate Artist Sarah Fraser, Tuckey Design Studio, rammed earth construction specialist Sami Akkach and University of Staffordshire Architecture students that will transform construction clay spoil into a children’s play space. Following a pilot phase, a temporary playscape environment will be shown at the Biennial, to test and inform an ambition to create a permanent rammed earth playscape for Stoke town. During BCB, families will be able to engage with the project and the rammed earth process in the engagement space.
Raverina’s Dance Floor
This interactive, sensory art installation by Portuguese artist Carolina Garfo is inspired by the ceramic practices of the Algarve and explores the intersection between sound and ceramics. The installation features a wave pool initiating a sound artwork with a projection of the artist’s fictional documentary film, ‘Raverina’.
Clay Films
This new element of the Biennial programme is an open submission opportunity for Global Majority artists of African and Caribbean heritage based anywhere in the world who work in film and clay. A panel of film experts, artists and curators will select 10 works for screening. Clay Films has been devised to reflect the expanding range of ways that artists work with clay, in this case showcasing the high quality of artist film work being made – an area of practice which has to date received limited exposure.
Ceramic Cities Exchange international partnership
This creative exchange programme connects Stoke-on-Trent with Bolesławiec, Poland – two cities sharing a rich ceramic heritage. The exchange will be captured in a film presented at the 2025 Biennial. Ceramic Cities Exchange is part of the British Council UK Poland Season 2025. BCB’s partnership with The Museum of Ceramics in Bolesławiec supports six artists aged 18–24 to gain international exposure and explore how ceramics heritage informs contemporary practice.
Clay Conference: From Waste to Resource: Circular Economies For Construction Clay Spoil
This conference, taking place on 2 October, forms a key part of British Ceramic Biennial’s 19-month research initiative focused on the creative re-use of construction clay spoil. The project explores the opportunities and challenges of re-using clay sourced from UK construction spoil across a range of scales – from individual artists and local communities to large-scale industrial applications.
Led by Claire Baily, a London-based artist, researcher and educator, the conference will present the research findings and build on its ideas through presentations, panel discussions and keynote speeches.
Slip Tales
Part of BCB’s year-round programme working with community groups in Stoke-on-Trent, Slip Tales is an exploration and appreciation of the history and heritage of Staffordshire slipware, which originated in the mid-17th century as elaborately decorated dishes with a distinctive application of the surface pattern design. The participants have created contemporary interpretations of slipware for this project, learning new clay skills and processes and exploring materials. By bringing people together in a creative setting, this collective, positive process supports the building of community cohesion and support networks. Their contemporary interpretations will be shown at the Biennial.
Ceramics in the City, London
Museum of the Home's annual market celebrating the world of ceramics, showcasing everything from functional tableware to decorative objects and unique collector's pieces.
Contemporary Craft Fair, Hever Castle, Kent
Craft in Focus event at Hever Castle
9.30am – 5.30pm Thursday - Saturday
9.30am – 4.30pm Sunday
This event will feature some of the UK’s finest contemporary craftmakers and artists, many of whom will be different to those seen at our May event. These craftspeople will be showcasing their work in open-sided marquees within the award-winning Hever Castle Gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds with the backdrop of the historic castle – the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.
Exhibitors have been selected from the UK’s finest designer makers and contemporary artists, and the event will incorporate demonstrating artists, a food village and live music!
Purchase from a stunning treasure trove of original designs created by some of the finest craftmakers and artists in the UK. Textiles, paintings, furniture, metal, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and more…
Ceramic Maker's Market, Abergavenny
Celebrating the Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.
Discover a diverse collection of domestic ware to suit all tastes: slipware or stoneware, hand-thrown or hand-built, decorative or plain. Now in its 9th year, this annual event is an opportunity to meet exceptionally talented ceramic makers and hear about their ideas and very different making processes. This year look out for some new names alongside regular favourites.
The makers… Adrift Pottery, Justine Allison, Jo Davies, Matt Grimmitt, Richard St John Heeley, Isatu Hyde, Tim Lake, Neville Tatham, Alanda Wilson.
Turning Earth Autumn Ceramics Market Leyton
To celebrate the London Design Festival (William Morris Design Line) and Open House London, Turning Earth has organised a few activities to keep you busy this September.
The Turning Earth Autumn Ceramics Market returns to the Leyton studio on the weekend of the 20th and 21st of September. With 60 different makers offering their handmade pieces over the two days, you can expect to find some crafted and unique treasures.
All the ingredients for the best weekend out are there: handmade pieces, live music, street food and drinks, wheel-throwing demonstrations, and some Sunday workshops.
On Sunday only, the talented Hanna Salomonsson will be back to teach how to hand-build intricate, delicate yet strong flowers. While our senior teacher Ben Sutton will run two raku-style firings: we will have pre-made vases for you to glaze, fire and take home at the end of the session. The spaces for all the workshops are limited, so book promptly. LINK HERE.
But that’s not all. The whole neighbourhood will be buzzing with events and open studios over the weekend. For example, on Saturday 20th, the charity Furnishing Futures will open the doors of its warehouse and show you how they turn what might have been destined for landfill into beautiful, professionally designed spaces that support the recovery of women and children rehoused after domestic abuse. On Sunday 21st, Sharon Hennessy, founder of Suite Comfort 2024, will open her workshop doors and demonstrate the intricate processes that bring old seating pieces back to life, from stripping away old materials to carefully rebuilding each layer with precision and care.
Ceramicists Mart, East London
Come down to the Ceramicists' Mart for a proper beaut array of ceramic creations by 65 makers at East London venue on Stoke Newington Church Street.
WHAT TO EXPECT
️60 Ceramicists
Hand-illustrated ceramic treasures; pieces for your tablescape;
beautifully crafted teapots, butter dishes, platters, cups, mugs, plates + bowls;
decorative hand-built + wheel thrown trinkets + keepsakes;
ceramic jewellery + other wearables;
+ loads more besides.
M A R G O T will also be serving up her FAMOUS PIEROGI – *the* best in London, hands down –
alongside Quarter Cup Tea Co.'s INCREDIBLE SMALL-BATCH TEAS, made lovingly by their very own hands; have a cup at the event or buy a bag to take home.
Highland Pottery Fair
Visit the very first Highland Pottery Fair, a vibrant celebration of creativity and local craftsmanship, right in the heart of the Highlands in Inverness.
Taking place in the beautifully restored Gym Hall @ WASPS Inverness Creative Academy, the pottery fair will be held on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October from 10 until 4pm – FREE ENTRY
Bringing together a wonderful selection of Highland-based potters and ceramicists, they’ll be something for everyone. Café de Paulo will also be open during the event to enjoy some coffee and cake!
Recommended parking: Eastgate Shopping Centre Car Park.
Only Clay, Sheffield
Only Clay is a ceramics fair in the heart of Sheffield’s industrial past.
Independent Ceramics Market, London
Independent Ceramics Market provides a unique opportunity to see / buy a diverse range of affordable ceramic artwork, and buy direct from the maker.
Kent Potters Ceramics Fair
The Kent Potters Association was formed in 1974 and is open to all who have an interest in pottery. The Ceramics Fair at Coolings Garden Centre in Knockholt showcases members’ work.
Cromford Ceramics Fair, Derbyshire
The Northern Potters Association is delighted to be holding its Autumn Ceramics Fair at this wonderful and historic heritage site.
Art in Clay Farnham
Showcases some of the finest ceramics currently being made by individual makers in the UK and Europe.
SHAKE Bristol Illustration Fair
A fun illustration fair, I have been assured there is a healthy dose of ceramics.
Norwich Ceramics Market
Discover Norwich’s newest creative market celebrating independent pottery and contemporary ceramics. Browse beautiful hand-thrown mugs, stylish tableware, unique sculptural pieces and more — all crafted by local makers. Perfect for picking up unique gifts and supporting talented artists.
Meet Nicole Flack: Shaking Up Norwich’s Ceramics Scene, One Mug at a Time
Nicole Flack, creator of the brand-new Norwich Ceramics Market, is on a mission: to bring cool, handmade pottery out of the stuffy gallery and into the hands of everyone in Norwich. Originally born in London, Nicole moved to Norfolk with her family as a child — and her roots here run deep, along with her passion for making ceramics accessible, fun, and full of personality.
In the underground indie ceramics scene, Nicole is already well-known as the founder of the hugely popular Norwich Makers Market, a celebration of indie makers and small businesses that’s earned a loyal following. But Nicole isn’t just a champion of other creatives — she’s a ceramic artist herself, crafting quirky, dinosaur-inspired clay pieces under the name Cretaceous Creations (find her on Instagram here). Her signature Pliosaur mugs have even become a cult collectors’ item among pottery fans.
“I wanted to shake off the idea that ceramics are delicate or intimidating,” Nicole says. “Pottery should be playful, punk, and part of everyday life — and Norwich is the perfect place to share that with people.”
If you’ve noticed more people hunting for handmade mugs and dinosaur pots lately, you’re not alone. The surge in popularity has a lot to do with the hit TV show The Great Pottery Throw Down, which turned the humble pottery wheel into must-watch TV — and inspired thousands to get their hands muddy too. Meanwhile, shoppers are turning away from mass-produced homeware in favour of small-batch, local, and handmade.
Nicole’s new project is all about championing this movement. Through the Homegrown Pottery Society — her tongue-in-cheek name for the community of makers she’s gathered — she’s shining a light on the side of pottery you won’t find in big stores: indie, imaginative, and proudly local. Expect mugs, bowls, plates and pots alongside dinosaurs, mythical beasts, and playful clay creations you’ll want to take home.
“I love that Norwich already has such a thriving indie ceramics community,” Nicole says. “There’s so much talent here, but not always enough spaces for makers to reach new people. This market is about giving them that chance — and helping more people find something unique to treasure.”
The very first Norwich Ceramics Market takes place at The Forum on Sunday 7th December, with dozens of local potters ready to help you find your next favourite mug — or maybe your first weird clay dinosaur. Whether you’re a collector, a curious shopper, or just after something that makes your morning brew more joyful, Nicole promises this is the place to find it.
Artist applications close on Aug 10th: apply here.
Christmas Independent Ceramics Market, London
Independent Ceramics Market provides a unique opportunity to see / buy a diverse range of affordable ceramic artwork, and buy direct from the maker.
FORM Art Festival, Falmouth
15th - 17th May 2026
Friday 15th 2pm to 8pm
Saturday 16th 10am to 5pm
Sunday 17th 10am to 4pm
2026 sees the fourth year of this annual festival which celebrates the visual arts heritage and vibrant creative culture of Falmouth. FORM offers a series of captivating events such as talks, workshops and exhibitions in venues across the town, including in a 3-day art fair at Princess Pavilion. Here you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the work of hugely talented Cornish artists and craftspeople ands purchase directly from these small creative enterprises.
FORM is a not-for-profit organisation spearheaded by Vicki Glaister of Inspire Makers and Ann Morgan of Morgans. Already championing both established and emerging Cornish talent through their own independent galleries in Falmouth, they are also keen to provide a platform for people at all stages in their creative journey. This festival introduces artists and makers to new audiences, supports the growth of Falmouth’s creative culture, and offers opportunities to learn more about the visual arts.
MUDFest, Ulverston, Cumbria
MUDFest is a ceramic festival in the heart of South Cumbria.
Located in the town of Ulverston, the festival takes place in mid May each year at Ford Park. The event is brimming with potters and ceramic artists selling their work together with opportunities for the public to have a go themselves or simply watch demonstrations from our talented artisans.
Yorkshire Artspace Open Studios 2025
Persistence Works, S1 2BS (Photo by Mark Howe)
FREE ENTRY
Kiln Yard Open Day is a chance to explore the ceramics facilities at Yorkshire Artspace and get to know the amazing clay community.
Watch as they open up the kiln to reveal work recently fired by community members. Will the Kiln Gods have been kind?
Explore some basement ceramic studios, including Clay Space, their subsidised studio supporting early-career ceramicists.
Browse and buy at the ceramic Makers Market, featuring a host of talented local artists showcasing their wares - some of which will have just come out the kiln!
Join a workshop with Becca Brown to make your own mug (12:00-2:00, Booking essential: book now).
Join a drop-in wheel throwing taster with kiln technician Mike Scown (12.30-2.30, no booking required).
Enjoy coffee and baked goods from neighbourhood bakery I Said Bread.
If you have any questions about the open day or our facilities, please contact rachael@artspace.org.uk
Sunken Studio Ceramics Market, Leeds
First Sunday of the quarter | 11:00–15:00
(March, June, September, December)
Led by current members of Sunken Studio, these Ceramics Markets are an opportunity to explore the work being made in Leeds.
The markets are coordinated by the makers who make this place special: many of whom joined through their courses and have continued to explore clay on their own terms. Not everyone is turning their practice into a business. Most are pursuing this as a side quest that’s affirming and slow: an antidote to the fast - often frictionless - pace of contemporary life. You’ll meet makers refining techniques, testing glazes, or working through a particular form or idea. What unites them is a shared enthusiasm for making, and the atmosphere of shared stewardship that Sunken Studio supports.
Markets at Sunken Studio reflect that same spirit. You’ll find small-batch, one-off pieces that are thoughtful, personal, and often quietly experimental. For most, it’s about process, working with intent, and the delight of making something from scratch. Leaving suble marks on a pot, person, or place.
You’re welcome to drop in, browse, ask questions, or just have a nosy.
December’s market will also feature Small Matters: a showcase of miniature ceramic works. An exercise in being small but mighty: playful, abstract, precise, or quietly sentimental.
Craft Festival Wales
Craft Festival Wales returns to Cardigan Castle this September – a national event for Wales of the finest handmade crafts from across the UK and including some of the UK's finest makers of ceramics.
The event is presented with the support of Event Wales part of Welsh Government, Arts Council of Wales, Ceredigion County Council Shared Prosperity Fund, and local business partners.
Photo includes local maker Peter Bodenham, ceramic artist from St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire who has been selected to exhibit.
Some of the other makers from across the UK working in clay include Lowri Davies from Cardiff, Julie Crimmen from Cornwall and 2 Hungry Bakers from Harrow in Middlesex.
Peter Bodenham
Cardigan Castle
Carmel Pottery Annual Seconds Sale, Llanelli
Carmel Pottery Annual Pot Sale!
Seconds, end of line, experiments!
All must go.
Other ceramicists also selling:
- Sam Hood Ceramics
- Gweithdy Gwydr
- Noah & Kate Pottery
- Inspired and Fired by Laura
- Anwen’s Bunting
- Deryn Ceramics
Contemporary Craft Fair, RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Chelmsford
Craft in Focus event at RHS Garden Hyde Hall
This event is held in semi-open sided marquees within the Garden and features around 150 exhibitors selected from the finest contemporary craftmakers and artists in the UK. This event offers a perfect opportunity to see and purchase outstanding work and craftsmanship from talented, professional makers whilst also enjoying an RHS garden of inspirational beauty with sweeping panoramas – there are more than 365 acres of garden to explore! Exhibitors have been selected from the UK’s finest designer makers and contemporary artists and the event will incorporate demonstrations, a food village and live music!
Purchase from a stunning treasure trove of original designs including wood, textiles, artwork, furniture, metalwork, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and more…
I added this event because I scanned the exhibitor guide and there are lots of ceramics.
Out of the Kiln: Pop-up Ceramics Showcase, Cambridge
New for 2025, David Parr House hosts a pop-up showcase of work Kiln Cambridge.
A showcase of makers who work with clay, a raw material drawn from the earth, and who create through slow, thoughtful and skilled craft skills.
Buy directly from the maker, discover the ideas behind the work, and learn about the making process.
Over two weeks, explore beautifully crafted ceramics by thirteen talented local potters, each offering their own response to form, function, and material.
From 20 to 23 August:
Maria Adams, Julia Bruce, Jeanette Friggebo, Jenny Hewitt, Shirley Payton, David Stonehouse
From 27 to 30 August:
Zoe Hardinge, Cath Jeannot, Jennie Kimbley, Karen Marshall, The Very Less, Rachel Simpson, Amanda Smith
About Kiln
Kiln Cambridge was set up by a group of artists to help make the arts more accessible to more people in an affordable way. Their vision is to create a place where ideas and friendships flourish in a supportive artists’ community.
By sharing resources and space, they make it possible for members to enjoy all the benefits of their own studio while working in a superbly equipped and collaborative environment. Sharing makes the best use of valuable space and supports environmental sustainability.
They are a members’ ceramics studio, set up from scratch for working potters and professional artists based in Cambridge.
Shaldon's Annual Pottery Fair
Celebrating Devon's heritage of creative ceramic production and 'all things clay' . Some of our ceramicists are newly set up, many are professionals, some are part time potters, some exhibit internationally, some usually sell in galleries & only show at limited number of eventss a year & there are lots of others inbetween!
Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park
Their first venue in the East of the country, Haughley Park is located just outside Stowmarket and mid-way between Bury St Edmonds and Ipswich.
Exeter Potters’ Market
This year’s Exeter Potters’ Market will again take place in the Transit Shed on Exeter Quay.
Potfest in the Park - Hutton-in-the-Forest
Potfest in the Park takes place under large marquees on parkland in front of this magnificent country house. The potters’ special competition pieces are displayed on the lawns in front of the house, juxtaposing ancient architecture and modern ceramics.
Ceramics Fair, Thoresby Park
A new Ceramics Fair at Thoresby Park, Newark, Nottinghamshire!
A distinguished gathering, celebrating the timeless craft of ceramics and the artists who bring it to life.
Free entry, Car parking fees apply
This special event will feature a curated selection of ceramic works from both established and emerging artisans.
Join in honouring the beauty of handmade ceramics and supporting the vibrant talents shaping this tradition today.
40+ artists! Check out who’s coming on the website.
Hastings International Ceramics Fair
A showcase of ceramics, created locally in Hastings, East Sussex by Sussex born and international ceramicists who have made Hastings, East Sussex their home.
45+ ceramicists taking part
5+ Ceramic studios advertising their potters
A selection of historical ceramics from the archive of Hastings Museum & Art Gallery
Children’s workshop
An Afternoon with Stuart Carey at The Ceramic Studio, Kent
Discussing the life and practice of Master Potter, Stuart Carey, and his celebrated work in ceramics.
On 13th July The Ceramic Studio will be welcoming Master Potter, Stuart Carey, for an afternoon of conversation and demonstrations. Stuart has established himself as one of the country’s leading potters, best known for his hand-thrown, semi-porcelain stoneware vessels.
During this event Stuart will give guests an insight into his craft and practice, sharing stories from his fascinating career. As well as this he will give two throwing demonstrations on the wheel, talking through each part of his making process.
Stuart will speak about his celebrated tableware collections which have won numerous design awards. He will talk about setting up the UK’s first open access pottery studio and his passion for education. As well as this he will give an insight into his roles as a senior consultant on Channel 4's "The Great Pottery Throw Down" and an on screen mentor for the BBC’s “Make It At Market”.
Throughout the afternoon Stuart will touch on many subjects as well as partaking in a Q&A session - giving guests the opportunity to ask about his work and his career.
Guests will be provided with a delicious light lunch.
Tickets are £55.
Potfest South West - Shaftesbury
Potfest South West will be held in the show field for the Gillingham and Shaftesbury country fair, just off the B3081, Shaftesbury to Gillingham road.
The Hepworth Wakefield Ceramics Fair
The Hepworth Wakefield Ceramics Fair is the go-to place to buy and explore all things pottery. You’ll find over 60 of the UK’s best independent ceramicists and potters selling traditional and contemporary ceramics, homeware, tableware, jewellery and more. Plus family activities, street food, new exhibitions and discounted gallery entry.
The International Ceramics Festival, Aberystwyth
The ICF is Europe’s premier ceramics festival which is held at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on the campus of Aberystwyth University on the mid-Wales coast. Since it began in 1987, the three-day festival has grown to become the UK’s leading ceramics event. It offers teachers, students, ceramic artists, collectors, working potters and amateurs and lovers of craft, the chance to meet and study the work of distinguished, internationally known potters and ceramicists from Wales, the UK and around the world.
The Festival attracts over 1000 people who attend lectures, watch practical demonstrations and visit our special exhibitions over a long weekend at the end of June or early July. Our international demonstrators show skills and techniques on our specially adapted stage and also have their own workspaces – enabling personal discussion about their work. The focus is both practical and inspirational – kilns are built, pots are made and fired.
The Festival supports emerging makers and has opportunities for students and recent graduates who work with clay through ceramics, fine art or 3-D design courses. If you are a teaching organisation and would like us to arrange a visit to talk to your students please contact us at the festival office.
The Festival offer visitors opportunities to take part during the festival with a variety of hands on activities, as well as being able to vote for the Lifetime Achievement award and donate their work to the Cup Sale.The festival is sponsored by Potclays, one of the UK’s main ceramics suppliers, and is supported by other ceramic supply companies. It has financial support from the Welsh Arts Council and the Welsh Government.
The organisers are Wales’s two potters groups, North Wales Potters and South Wales Potters together with Aberystwyth University.
Potfest by the Lake - Compton Verney
Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney will showcase outstanding ceramic artists under a number of large, open-sided marquees on immaculate lawns, overlooking the stunning lake.
Southern Ceramic Group 50th Anniversary Event, Swanwick
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Southern Ceramic Group with talks by Mella Shaw and Cadi Froehlich.
10.30am The Brickworks Museum opens to SCG members, who can look round the museum and the installation (see below)
11am Start The Big Build which will continue throughout the day inviting members and the public to join in. The Big Build will be a collaborative project using provided clay to roll coils and add them to one large form, to see how large a structure can be achieved. Ongoing details may include smaller individual builds for the public to explore the medium.
11.30am – 12.30pm Talk 1, Mella Shaw (https://www.mellashaw.co.uk)
12.30 – 1.30pm Lunch break
1.30 – 2.30pm Talk 2, Cadi Froehlich (https://cadifroehlich.com)
2.30 – 3.30pm Cadi continues to demonstrate (slipware)
Mella and Cadi will be available all day to talk to members of SCG and the public, perhaps to support The Big Build whilst the other is talking (tbc)
All day Hanging Installation (see below) in the drying room
3.45pm Photographs and final conclusion of Big Build
4pm Mella and Cadi to judge Installation and award prizes
Ceremony to recognize founder members of SCG (Janice Fry, Liz Gale etc)
Toast the Southern Ceramic Group with drinks and cake.
Cockpit Open Studios Deptford
Friday 13 June, 12-4 pm *VIP Preview*
Friday 13 June, 4-8 pm
Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 June, 12-6pm
Cockpit’s celebrated Summer Open Studios returns this June, bringing you the chance to meet and shop direct from over 175 of London’s finest artist-makers across two weekends.
This twice-yearly shopping event is the only time Cockpit opens its doors to the public, providing an exclusive chance to meet some of London’s leading craftspeople, go behind the scenes in their studios to learn the details of their practice and support independent businesses with your holiday gifting.
From jewellery to homewares to ceramics to fashion accessories and more, discover an extraordinary world of making at Cockpit and delight your loved ones with unique and original handmade gifts that will be truly treasured.
Deptford highlights:
Pop by after work to enjoy our late opening on Friday night!
Visit our shared Wood, Leather and Weaving hubs
Have lunch or a drink from Spring Café in the Cockpit Craft Garden
Discover the work of over 80 makers, from Loewe Craft Prize shortlisted artists to award-winning sustainable fashion designers
Half-price entry for all Lewisham residents
Ceramic Wales 2025
Pots, Plants and Food Festival at Bodrhyddan Hall
Ceramic Wales was founded in 2015 by a group of potters based in and around North Wales, who had a vision of creating a quality ceramic event to promote potters from across the UK and the rest of the world.
Sussex Craft Week
Sussex Craft Week – curated by ROSA (Review of Sussex Arts) – is a new week-long event that aims to celebrate craft and showcase the wealth of creativity in Sussex: its makers and making.
“Creativity on an industrial scale” is how Sussex Craft Week Partner, Gyr King, CEO, Fine Art Printers King & McGaw, describes the craft industry in Sussex today. Sussex Craft Week sets out to showcase this to the world with a series of high profile exhibitions, demonstrations and open studios, along with open-to-all courses.
Sussex Craft Week will offer a coordinated exhibition and event programme across East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove, revealing the history of craft in Sussex and its place as the hub of today’s craft revival.
Visitors will discover exciting craft exhibitions, events, demonstrations, open workshops and courses across Sussex, all easy to find via an interactive map and calendar, as well as ROSA’s print magazine.
Applications to take part are now open.
See their Apply Page for information on how to apply, or contact them direct: jessica@rosamagazine.co.uk Tel + 44 (0)1273 473227
Sign up to their newsletter for more information and the latest news about Sussex Craft Week.
Handmade Oxford
There will be a wonderful selection of ceramics on show and in addition, Handmade Oxford is partnering with London Potters for the first time.
Over 150 UK-based makers present an exquisite array of fine arts and crafts, including jewellery, fashion, textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture, sculpture and stationery.
Engage in craft workshops and insightful demonstrations
Immerse yourself in the delightful ambiance of Waterperry Gardens while enjoying live music by local musicians and savoring artisanal food.
Deptford Foundry & Deptford Foreshore Open Studios
7 & 8 June | 12:00 – 18:00 | Deptford Foundry & Deptford Foreshore
Second Floor Studios & Arts is thrilled to welcome you back for their Open Studios Summer event — a celebration of creativity across two locations in Deptford.
This is your once-a-year opportunity to step inside the studios of 120+ artists and makers, discover their creative spaces, and explore an incredible variety of work — from fine art and ceramics to fashion, illustration, architecture, textiles, and more.
Whether you’re an art lover, collector, curious local, or just looking for a unique day out, Open Studios offers the chance to:
• Meet the artists behind the work
• Discover new talent — from emerging makers to established professionals
• Learn about their inspirations and techniques
• Buy original artwork and design pieces directly from the studios — commission-free
Creative Disciplines Include:
Architecture · Ceramics · Drawing · Designer-Making · Fashion & Costume · Film · Fine Art · Graphic Design · Illustration · Jewellery & Silversmithing · Motion Graphics · Painting · Photography · Printmaking · Screen Printing · Textiles — and more...
Lead image: Adam Jones (Studio Foreshore F07) @adamjones.studio
Side two: Michelle Butcher (Studio Foreshore F05), Samantha Bristow (Studio CA06), Naoko Tagai (Studio AS01)
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