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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover one-of-a-kind functional pieces for the home, artful sculptures + even wearable ceramic jewellery, and find yourself affordable gifts, conversation pieces from indie ceramicists + studio collectives from all over London + the UK.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
Cockpit Open Studios Bloomsbury
Thursday 5 June, 5-8 pm *VIP Preview*
Friday 6 – Sunday 8 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.
Bloomsbury highlights:
Meet and buy direct from some of Europe’s most renowned jewellery designers and goldsmiths
Visit the Make It! studio to meet up-and-coming makers
Have lunch or grab a hot drink at our pop-up café
Discover the work of more than 90 talented makers, from cutting-edge ceramicists to master craftspeople keeping heritage craft techniques alive
Half-price entry for all Camden residents
The Kiln Rooms Festival
The Kiln Rooms Festival: a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community, marking 1O years of their studios.
🏺Members Sale
👐Community workshop
🧐Demonstrations
☕️Panel discussion
✏️Masters sketches charity exhibition
🗣️Talks:
@floriangadsby
@kate_malone_ceramics
@richmillerpots
@ikukoikik
@william.cobbing
Locations
This will be held across their Bellenden Road and Copeland Park studios:
Railway Arch 198, Bellenden Road (rear of 85 Bellenden Rd), London. SE15 4QJ
and
Unit 3, Copeland Park, 133 Rye Lane, London. SE15 3SN
0pening times
Join on Thursday 05 June for an open evening with free drinks! The sale then continues all weekend – Free entry / £2 drinks / family & dog friendly!
Thursday 05 June: Opening, 5-8pm
Friday 6, Saturday 7, Sunday 8 June: 10am-5pm
Although everything will be free to attend, you will need to book a space for the talks. Bookings go live 1st May.
Maxability Pottery Studio Open Day, London
The day will be a celebration and showcase of what they do at Maxability.
They'll be offering taster pottery workshops, tours of the studio, and a ceramics sale featuring beautiful plant pots made by students. You can also expect light refreshments and friendly chat about accessible pottery.
The open day is free and open to all members of the public.
Their building is ground floor, level access, with multiple wheelchair accessible bathrooms. If you have any access requirements you would like them to know about ahead of your visit, please get in touch with their project coordinator, Megan, by emailing megan@maxability.org.uk.
Anita and Emile Woolf established Maxability in 2009 in order to enhance the lives of disabled adults in the London Borough of Barnet. They were partly inspired to establish the charity because their son, Carl Woolf, is deaf and physically disabled. Maxability’s mission is to enable participants to develop their creative potential through inclusive ceramics classes. Located in the Flightways Centre near Colindale, Maxability has a fully equipped pottery studio and provides a caring, supportive and creative environment. Maxability became a registered charity in 2015 (Charity No. 1162002).
Studio Pottery London Open Weekend
Studio Pottery London welcomes the public to their biannual Open Studio weekend.
Come and experience the beauty and artistry of ceramics in the studio where our talented artists create stunning pieces for both personal use and display.
Artists will be available to discuss their work, and a curated range of exclusive pieces will be on sale.
Join us to celebrate the art of making in a serene space in the heart of London.
Future Icons Selects 2025, London
Future Icons Selects is back for a third year running during London Craft Week. Set to be this year’s largest showcase of contemporary crafts, Future Icons Selects is once again taking over the Oxo Tower Wharf’s industrial Bargehouse with over 50 artists from a multitude of craft disciplines, spanning multiple continents.
London Ceramics Spring Market
Come and say hi and meet talented local potters and browse a varied selection of one of kind pots!
Tea, coffee, cake and bubbles available to enjoy.
Potfest South East, Glynde Place
Potfest South East – Glynde Place is set in parkland immediately in front of a grand Elizabethan country house on the doorstep of the South Downs. The show is within easy access by road and rail from Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes.
Ceramicspace + Space House
Contemporary ceramics meets brutalist architecture in a free, one-off exhibition beneath the concrete Y-columns and fluted canopy in what was originally a petrol station at the base of the landmark 1960s office building, Space House.
Soon to be fitted out as a new restaurant, this is a rare chance to see brutalist architectural structures and materials in their raw form juxtaposed with contemporary ceramics, displayed on furniture by Case, including the timeless 'Dulwich' table range designed by Matthew Hilton and the iconic 'Forum' seating collection designed by Robin Day.
Artists: special guests Jane Cairns and Sue Gunn. New work by ceramicspace founder members Julia Bennett, Sophie Cohen, Susan Feldman, Marie-Louise Munch, Vicky Thornton and Rebecca Williams.
About Space House: Commissioned by property tycoon Harry Hyams in the 1960s, Covent Garden’s Space House was designed by Richard Seifert & Partners, the same architecture practice behind the Centre Point building. Built between 1964-1968, the geometric, cylindrical landmark tower and its sister building, The Block, have recently been refurbished by specialised creative office developer Seaforth Land working with Squire & Partners as Architect.
Private View: Wednesday 26 March, 6-9pm
Thursday 27 & Friday 28 March, 10am-6pm
There will also be a limited number of tours of the Space House building between 11am and 2pm on Friday 28 March - full details to be announced nearer the time.
Dacorum & Chiltern Potters Guild, Potters Open Day, St Albans
Get ready for a fun-filled day of creativity and pottery magic and help celebrate their 50th Anniversary year.
Whether you're a seasoned potter or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Immerse yourself in the world of ceramics as you watch and listen to these amazing artists.
But it's not just about pottery! Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with like-minded individuals who share your passion for all things ceramics. Make new friends, exchange tips and tricks, and be inspired by the incredible creations around you.
As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to meet and chat with the artists and fellow enthusiasts, purchase pottery supplies from Blue Matchbox, view and purchase demonstrators work and take part in the raffle (includes work donated by demonstrators).
You can attend the Potters Open Day ZOOM EVENT instead, full details at link below.
Turning Earth Ceramics Spring Market, London
Turning Earth's Spring Market is back on the 22 & 23 March in their Hoxton studio, 11-5pm each day.
Explore their studio and the work of over 80 makers, different each day!
With live music from @jimbino_vegan_art, and locally made artisanal food and drinks from @sourdoughdaali, it will be a wonderful spot for your weekend stroll - and just a 5-minute walk from the popular Columbia Road Flower Market. Dogs are welcome too (but on the lead please).
Thanks to @mysticfoxdesign for designing the incredible poster!
Grove Vale Ceramics Winter Sale, London
It is very sad news that Grove Vale Ceramics will be closing on Sunday 26 January.
While the physical gallery space will close Grove Vale Ceramics will continue in other forms including pop-up exhibitions so keep an eye out for future updates. Before they close they are having a final sale of work and a drinks night to raise a toast to the gallery and everyone involved.
WINTER SALE
9 - 26 January
In their last weeks they will be having a sale of work by all their gallery members. Price reductions on work will include old stock, samples and slight seconds.
DRINKS
Friday 24 January, 5pm - 8pm
They are having drinks in the gallery on the evening of Friday 24 January. Since they opened they have been buoyed and energised by the support and warmth of the visitors to the gallery, some of whom have become close and valued friends. The evening will be an opportunity to gather together to thank them all.
Pothole Clay Workshop Christmas Sale, London
Pothole is a friendly relaxing ceramics studio, their Christmas Sale will feature the work of lots of ceramic artists and makers.
Winter Ceramic Pop-Up, Hackney
Come and bag some original, hand designed Christmas presents at this year’s Winter Ceramic Pop-Up! This curated selection of ceramics are by SPACE artists collectively known as Triangle Ceramics Ldn. Find everything from contemporary homeware to one-of-a-kind small art pieces. The shop is open every day from 11am until 7pm.
Turning Earth Winter Ceramics Market Highgate
A vibrant showcase of artistic talent and handmade craftsmanship, with over 200 different makers over four days.
Whether you’re a returning pottery lover or a curious newcomer, the markets offer something for everyone: browse the one-of-a-kind pieces, meet the makers behind the masterpieces, and discover why this mindful craft is so popular in the city. With the Christmas season fast approaching, get ahead of the last-minute frenzy and buy something that has been made by hand locally with passion, and support small businesses in your area.
There will be street food, from freshly baked sourdough pizza to BBQ delicacies and hot dogs. We’ll have festive drinks to warm you up in cold weather, from local craft beer to mulled wine, and barista coffees, or soft drinks if you prefer to keep it chilled. And last but not least, there will be live music to add an extra dose of festive cheer to the atmosphere.
There will be live wheel-throwing demos on all of the four market days, so you can get up close and see lumps of clay transform into beautiful pottery. For anyone who would like to get hands-on involved with clay, there will be drop-in workshops at the Leyton market on the 23rd and 24th of November.
Each year Turning Earth makers donate special pieces and seconds to raise money for organisations that reflect Turning Earth's vision of building a community with open arms. This year, we’re supporting the potters and craftspeople affected by the recent hurricanes in the Southeast US through the charity CERF+. Look for the charity stall at the market.
BA Ceramic Design Christmas Sale, London
BA Ceramic Design Stage 3 are holding a Christmas Sale!
Stop by to shop their home wares, ornaments and holiday decorations, all lovingly handcrafted in their studio.
BA Ceramic Design Christmas Sale, London
BA Ceramic Design Stage 3 are holding a Christmas Sale!
Stop by to shop their home wares, ornaments and holiday decorations, all lovingly handcrafted in their studio.
The Ceramic Studio Christmas Maker's Market, Brenchley
The Ceramics Studio will be hosting their Christmas Makers’ Market on Sunday 1st December. Pop along anytime between 10am and 4pm to pick up a gift or two. There will be plenty of stallholders selling a variety of handmade goods, ranging from contemporary jewellery to textiles and ceramics.
Clay Collective Festive Sale
Clay Collective will be selling new work as well as loads of samples and seconds from all their makers. This is the perfect opportunity visit their space and find unique gifts, beautifully crafted in the studio. Hackney Downs Studios will also be hosting their Xmas Market in the courtyard that weekend, so come along!
Saturday 30/11 from 11am to 4pm and Sunday 01/12 from 11am to 4pm
They are also running workshops in November, December and January.
Clay Collective is a shared ceramics studio for a small membership limited to 12
— a space to showcase and support artists and practitioners working with clay through a developing programme of events & projects
They occupy a glass fronted ground floor studio within the artist community at Hackney Downs Studios.
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