Independent ceramics shops + galleries, UK

If you’re potty about pottery or craving ceramics, check out this fabulous selection of independent shops and galleries around the UK.

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Vessel Gallery, London

Founded in Notting Hill, London in 1999 Vessel Gallery aims to be a major destination for all those who appreciate contemporary artglass sculpture and decorative lighting. They also work with ceramic artists including Jo Taylor, Amy Hughes, Olivia Walker, Steven Edwards and Vanessa Hogge.

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Contemporary Ceramics, London

Contemporary Ceramics gallery and shop exhibits the greatest collectable names in British ceramics along with the most up and coming artists of today.

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The Stratford Gallery, Broadway, Worcestershire

Established in 2016, The Stratford Gallery represents some of the finest UK and international contemporary painters, studio ceramicists and sculptors. They are also specialists in contemporary Japanese ceramics with an entire floor dedicated to imported works.

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Leach Pottery, St Ives, Cornwall

The Leach Pottery, founded in 1920 by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, is among the most respected and influential studio potteries in the world. Over the last hundred years it has forged the shape of Studio Pottery in the UK and beyond.

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Cyan Clayworks, Edinburgh

At Cyan Clayworks in Edinburgh, they run regular courses, membership and bespoke workshops and private tuition for all levels. The studio is a social enterprise run by experienced and enthusiastic ceramic artists.

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RED Pottery & Gallery, Redruth, Cornwall

Run by Sarah Sullivan Ceramics, RED Pottery & Gallery is located in Redruth town centre. It's an old pasty shop selling contemporary ceramics of a high quality by local makers. Sarah makes and teaches in the studio. All potting is visible to people in the gallery.

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Chalk’s Gallery, Lymington

Chalk’s is an art and craft gallery located in the heart of the New Forest on Lymington’s bustling St. Thomas Street.

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New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham

The New Ashgate Gallery Trust, established in 1959, is dedicated to curating and promoting art and craft.

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Alveston Fine Arts, Notting Hill, London

Alveston Fine Arts is an eclectic art space based in London’s Notting Hill. Selling to clients around the world, they exhibit work from established and emerging artists.

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Drift Art Gallery, Nantwich

Bringing you leading contemporary artists in an independent gallery, opened in May 2024. Watch this space for more info!

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Cambridge Contemporary Art

Specialising in handmade prints, paintings, sculptures and crafts, Cambridge Contemporary Art Gallery shows the work of over 100 UK-based artists, with a new exhibition every month.

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