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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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…
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Exeter Potters’ Market
This year’s Exeter Potters’ Market will again take place in the Transit Shed on Exeter Quay.
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.
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
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
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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.
Ardingly College Contemporary Craft Show
The Sussex Guild are delighted to be returning to show for a second year at this atmospheric venue. Situated in the High Weald, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ardingly College will host Sussex Guild makers in the light and airy buildings of the Chapel and the Old Dining Hall, as well as the arts studio in its famed 19th century Gothic style red brick building.
Tickets at £4 will give entry for both Saturday and Sunday so you’ll have plenty of time to look at exquisite hand-made work and to talk to Guild makers whilst deciding what to purchase.
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.
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!
Craft Festival Cheltenham 2025
Craft Festival, Cheltenham was founded in 2018 and is presented in partnership with Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Find a Maker. Hosted in the stunning Town Hall in the centre of Cheltenham, Craft Festival presents 100 of some of the countries finest makers plus craft workshops, demonstrations, live music and food. 3000+ visitors.
Towner Ceramics Fair, Eastbourne
Towner’s popular makers’ fairs are returning for 2025 with even more opportunities for visitors to snap up products from talented local craftspeople and small businesses, plus the very best makers from further afield.
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