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.
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.
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.
Hampstead Ceramics Fair
Second edition of the Hampstead Ceramics Fair, independently organised. Showing the work of 25 ceramic makers and artists.
Friday 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
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.
Art in Clay Farnham
Showcases some of the finest ceramics currently being made by individual makers in the UK and Europe.
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.
Exeter Potters’ Market
This year’s Exeter Potters’ Market will again take place in the Transit Shed on Exeter Quay.
Dorset Ceramics Market
Dorset Clay Cooperative are excited to welcome lots of ceramic artists, potters and people who love clay to the Corn Exchange in Dorchester for their first Ceramics Market on 11th July! 10 am to 4pm – come and say hello!
Rochester Square Summer Ceramics Market, London
A day of creativity for all ages. With a variety of handmade ceramics for sale by member artists, a range of hands-on clay activities including a communal pond making workshop, led by artist @clay_diwa, plus their usual ceramic carpet sale.
@potshop_rochestersquare will also be open throughout the day, selling plant pots and vases made by the creative community at Rochester Square.
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.
Ceramicists Mart, East London
Join us for our much-loved Ceramicists’ Mart, returning to our home East London venue at Abney Hall on Stoke Newington Church Street, where more than 60 talented ceramic artists + potters will be showcasing a magnificent selection of their latest artworks.
Expect a SUPER STUNNING mix of unique functional homewares, wearable ceramic art, sculptural pieces + more – just the thing if you’re on the lookout for thoughtful gifts, one-of-a-kind conversation pieces or something special for your home. Every piece is crafted by emerging + established independent ceramicists, potters + studio collectives from across London + the UK.
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
Sussex Craft Week
The pan-Sussex festival of craft celebrates the region’s talent for making with an ambitious programme for 2026.
Launched to wide acclaim in 2025, Sussex Craft Week celebrates the region’s excellence in craftsmanship and its place as the hub of the contemporary craft revival. The second edition takes place 20-28 June, with an ambitious programme of over 60 events in venues across Sussex.
See ceramics at events throughout the festival, including Hastings International Ceramics Fair, a group exhibition at The Waldron Gallery & Studio, a tour of the highly regarded contemporary craft collection at Hove Museum, plus studio safaris, exhibitions, pottery courses and lots more.
Explore designated 'Craft Towns’, which this year centre on Alfriston (East Sussex) and Arundel (West Sussex), and follow a trail of curated window displays and pop-up events along their historic high streets. Shop for beautiful handmade pieces by Sussex makers at one of the many MarketPlace events, and see an exhibition of Sussex Craft Awards finalists at Newlands House Gallery.
Sussex Craft Week is organised by ROSA (Review of Sussex Arts CIC) in partnership with West Dean. It is supported by Wealden District Council, Arun District Council, Arundel Town Council, London Art Fair, Newlands House Gallery, The Makers Directory, Hastings Craft Weekend and Artelium Wine Estate.
Triangle Ceramics Pop-Up 2, Hackney
Join Triangle Ceramics London for its summer pop-up!
From everyday tableware to distinctive one-of-a-kind pieces, the pop-up offers collectors and curious visitors the chance to discover affordable, handmade ceramics created by Hackney-based makers.
The pop-up is part of Hackney Art Week and E8 Art & Craft Trail. During these celebrations of creativity across the borough you can explore studios, exhibitions, and discover inspiring work across a range of disciplines from independent makers.
From everyday tableware to distinctive one-of-a-kind pieces, the pop-up offers collectors and curious visitors the chance to discover affordable, handmade ceramics created by Hackney-based makers.
Thu 11 - Sun 14 June, 12pm - 7pm & Thu 18 - Sun 21 June, 12pm - 7pm
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.
Cockpit Open Studios Deptford
Friday 12 June, 12-5 pm *VIP Preview*
Friday 12 June, 5-9 pm
Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 June, 12-6 pm
Summer Open Studios is back, and this edition is especially significant as we mark our 40th year of supporting makers and championing craft.
This twice-yearly event is the only time Cockpit opens its doors to the public, offering a rare opportunity 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.
At the heart of this year’s event is our 40th anniversary celebration and an auction of 40 incredible craft objects made at Cockpit. And as always, visitors can explore the extraordinary world of making at Cockpit, from sculpture and ceramics to homewares, sustainable fashion, jewellery, and more.
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 grab a hot drink at Spring Café
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
Triangle Ceramics Pop-Up, Hackney
Join Triangle Ceramics London for its summer pop-up!
From everyday tableware to distinctive one-of-a-kind pieces, the pop-up offers collectors and curious visitors the chance to discover affordable, handmade ceramics created by Hackney-based makers.
The pop-up is part of Hackney Art Week and E8 Art & Craft Trail. During these celebrations of creativity across the borough you can explore studios, exhibitions, and discover inspiring work across a range of disciplines from independent makers.
From everyday tableware to distinctive one-of-a-kind pieces, the pop-up offers collectors and curious visitors the chance to discover affordable, handmade ceramics created by Hackney-based makers.
Thu 11 - Sun 14 June, 12pm - 7pm & Thu 18 - Sun 21 June, 12pm - 7pm
Raku Firing and Ceramics Market, Swanwick
Free with entry to the Brickworks Museum (SO31 7HB) - the only Victorian Steam driven Brickworks Museum in the country - on Sunday 7 June between 11 am and 3.30 pm
Fire Magic Demonstrations
Come and watch the magical patterns created by fire, smoke and heat: 4 types of Raku firing demonstrations open to the public between 11 and 3.30
Obvara - otherwise known as Baltic Raku: The immediate drama that dipping a hot pot into fermented liquid creates, browns, blacks and golds emerge in unpredictable patterns.
Two step naked raku - the dramatic black and white patterns created by resist slip on burnished white pieces
Horsehair raku - watch delicate feathers and horsehair curl burn themselves into patterns on ceramics
Glaze raku - see the emerging crackles, colour changes and smoke effects on glazes as they are carefully cleaned after the reduction bins.
Ceramics Market
Seventeen makers put their wares on display at The Brickworks Museum - free with standard entry to the Museum. Talented members of the Southern Ceramic Group, include
Cabby Luxford, Lesley DIxon, Karen Townsend, Jo Tricklebank, Debbie Kolios and many others.
The Kiln Rooms Summer Sale
FRIDAY: 5-9pm
SATURDAY + SUNDAY: 11am-5pm
Handmade ceramics – local makers – family + dog friendly – free entry
Our Sales act as a showcase for between 80-100 up and coming artists and designers working with ceramics and takes place across our Bellenden Road and Copeland Park studios. It’s a great opportunity to see a range of handmade work, meet the makers and see the studios where the work itself was made. All work on display is for sale and in buying work you’re helping support the maker’s ongoing practice. Check out some of our makers on Instagram.
5% of all sales will go to FiredUp4, helping to bring ceramics facilities and education to young people who need it most. So not only will you be supporting local makers, you’ll also be helping introduce clay to young people who might not have otherwise had the chance.
There’s loads of great places to eat & drink in Peckham to tie in with your visit, here are some of our favourite local places.
Locations: Bellenden Rd Studio / Copeland Park Studio
Cockpit Open Studios Bloomsbury
Thursday 4 June, 12-9 pm VIP Preview
Friday 5 June, 12-7 pm
Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 June, 12-6 pm
Summer Open Studios is back, and this edition is especially significant as we mark our 40th year of supporting makers and championing craft.
This twice-yearly event is the only time Cockpit opens its doors to the public, offering a rare opportunity 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.
At the heart of this year’s event is our 40th anniversary celebration and an auction of 40 incredible craft objects made at Cockpit. And as always, visitors can explore the extraordinary world of making at Cockpit, from jewellery and ceramics to homewares, fashion accessories, and more.
Bloomsbury highlights:
Celebrate Cockpit’s 40th anniversary and the launch of our auction during the exclusive VIP Preview (join us with an Open Access VIP Pass!)
Explore a curated exhibition of works featured in our 40th anniversary auction
Discover the faces of Cockpit through a photography exhibition by Alun Callender
Meet more than 80 talented makers, from cutting-edge ceramicists to master craftspeople preserving heritage techniques
Enjoy lunch or a refreshing drink at our pop-up café, Flavour Kitchen
Half-price admission for all Camden residents
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.
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).
Deptford Foundry & Deptford Foreshore Open Studios
You are warmly invited to join us for a weekend of exploration with friends, family, and fellow creatives. Discover the extraordinarily diverse range of workspaces that make up the Foundry and Foreshore studio communities.
This is a unique yearly opportunity to meet over 120 creative practitioners working across more than 30 disciplines, including: Architecture • Book Making • Ceramics • Costume Design • Drawing • Embroidery • Fashion • Film • Fine Art • Graphic Design • Illustration • Moving Image • Painting • Pattern Cutting • Performance • Photography • Quilt Making • Screen Printing • Sculpture • Set Design • Sound Design • Textile Dyeing • Theatre Design • Woodworking - Come explore, be inspired, and see creativity in action.
Full member directories are available here: Deptford Foundry & Deptford Foreshore — plan your route and make sure you don’t miss the chance to discover a new favourite artist or maker.
MADE Winchester
Three inspiring days of contemporary craftsmanship, creativity, heritage skills and community, the first ever of its kind to be held in one of England’s most iconic historic spaces.
Around 100 exhibitors showing inside and outside
Daily demonstrations of crafts
Free group art and craft activities*
Makers’ talks and discussions
A catering and picnic area within the Cathedral grounds
Why not make a day of it — explore, shop, and learn a new skill
For full visitor information follow this link here.
Find out who’s showing at MADE Winchester here.
Curated by Tutton & Young
Adam & Dan Artists’ Open Houses, Brighton
Artists; Open Houses in Brighton is back this May! Across 7 days Adam and Dan will have their @make.it.11 venue open with 5 rooms of art and craft to explore, along with the sculpture filled garden. See their studio space where all their ceramics get made and enjoy Brighton in all its @brightonfestival goodness!
Thank you @liamsmithdesign for this illustration of their Open House in full swing!
Kalina Woods Ceramics Artists' Open Houses, Brighton
Kalina Woods Ceramics is a vibrant community ceramics studio and garden flat. Ceramic artist Kelly Parslow opens her doors alongside fellow makers, showcasing original ceramics, paintings, prints, homewares and accessories. Browse the work, soak up the atmosphere in the sunny garden, and meet the five friendly resident cats.
London Ceramics Spring Market
25 talented local potters will be selling their ceramics from sculptural work to functional pottery. Great food and drinks available from the wholebowl.
Pop along to say hello and pick up some beautiful ceramics.
Turning Earth Ceramics Spring Market, London
80 makers will be selling their ceramic work over the weekend, 11-5pm each day.
Live music, plus street food and drinks.
Towner Ceramics Fair, Eastbourne
Showcasing the very best makers, both local and from further afield. Options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Makers include:
705xcLAy / Alice May Wakefield / Alma Boyes Ceramics / Birgit Pohl Ceramics / Ceramics Sculpture Studio Ltd / Christina Frewing / Eastbourne Studio Pottery / Emma Baldwin Ceramics / Fronczek Ceramics / Gail Anderson Ceramics / Harriet Ferris / IPS Pottery / James T. Smith / Jane Staniland / Jessica Jordan ceramics / Joannaterryceramics / Justine Munson Porcelain / Kate Brigden / Kate McMinnies Ceramics / Lucy Rutter Studio Pottery / Mahoney’s Ceramics / Maya Imagine Ceramics / OOAK Creation / Pik Ceramics / Pitcairn Ceramics / Re_surface ceramics / RK Ceramics / Sarah Deere Hall / Sharleen Spangler / Steph Tooley Ceramics / stephanieb_ceramics / Steve Duffy / Valeria Marinaci / Yellow Bear Ceramics
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