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.
Normansfield Pottery Fair, Middlesex
Normansfield Theatre in Teddington welcomes the return of the popular Pottery Fair this Autumn.
Eighteen potters will exhibit and sell an amazing range of decorative and functional work created in a variety of clay materials, techniques and colours.
Visit over the weekend of Saturday October 19th and Sunday October 20th between 11am and 4pm. Admission is free as is the parking, with full accessibility and a cafe with refreshments. This event supports the Down’s Syndrome Association and the Normansfield Theatre Restoration Programme.
Image provided by Penny Little.
MADE LONDON
MADE LONDON The Design and Craft Fair returns to One Marylebone, 24 October – 26 October 2024
Tavistock Potters’ Market
The 2024 Tavistock Potters’ market will take place on the last Saturday in October and will once again feature over 20 WPA members exhibiting a wide variety of their original work.
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.
The Maker's Fair in Kemptown
The Maker's Fair is set to return to St. George's Church in Kemptown. This event will feature a variety of local makers showcasing their handmade wares, from jewellery and pottery to textiles and prints, providing a unique opportunity for the community to support creatives.
Handmade Chelsea
The 17th edition of HANDMADE CHELSEA at the iconic Chelsea Old Town Hall, London will have a fresh approach, new layout and new opening days.
Margate Ceramics Market Autumn
It will take place at Turner Contemporary - Margate, on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th November in the Foyle Rooms from 10 - 4pm and will be free to enter.
Art in Clay Farnham
Showcases some of the finest ceramics currently being made by individual makers in the UK and Europe.
Open Studio + Exhibition + Sale, Culford Studios, London
OPEN STUDIO + EXHIBITION + SALE
In collaboration with Kate Malone, Clay at Culford Studios exhibits work of resident artists and studio members. Don’t miss the exclusive Raffle, Refreshments and Live Demonstrations raising funds for FiredUp4.
The Maker’s Fair - Winter Weekender
This weekend unfolds as a celebration of creativity, as the opulent rooms within the historic manor house are brought to life with the work of 40 talented artists and designers. Come and enjoy shopping directly from the makers and discover beautiful, handmade designs and wares.
The Maker's Fair at All Saints
This stunning grade I listed church was built in the thirteenth century French gothic style with beautiful stained-glass windows and carved choir stalls. This fair is in collaboration with ONE BREAD Café; a social enterprise serving locally roasted coffee, cakes and pastries, toasties and sandwiches made with the best of Sussex produce.
Christmas Independent Ceramics Market, London
This years Christmas Independent Ceramics Market takes place within Unit 8, Peckham.Independent Ceramics Market provides a unique opportunity to see / buy a diverse range of affordable ceramic artwork, and buy direct from the maker.
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.
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.
Studio H Ceramics Sample Sale, London
Studio H, a ceramics collective invites you to their studio on Friday 11 October for the heavenly combination of a party with some discounted ceramics.
The Maker’s Fair - Autumn Weekender
Step into the warmth of autumn at the highly anticipated Maker's Fair Autumn Weekender hosted within the charming One Garden Brighton. Nestled in the historic walled garden of the Stanmer Park Estate, this carefully curated event features up to 60 exhibiting artists and designers, showcasing their handmade wares.
CREATED Festival, North Devon
CREATED Festival 2024 is a celebration of contemporary and heritage crafts by makers from North Devon and beyond. Meet makers, watch craft demonstrations, take part in workshops, see and buy great craft and enjoy some Devonshire hospitality.
Ceramics in the City 2024, 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.
The Maker's Fair at Standen House & Gardens
The Maker's Fair at Standen House and Gardens is an eagerly awaited event highlighting the finest creative talent in the south. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the croquet lawns and housed under a large marquee, this fair is a celebration of contemporary craft, handmade wares, and Art. Expect to find luxury knitwear, ceramics, basketry, printmaking, textiles, contemporary jewellery and more.
Ceramics 274 Sample Sale, London
Ceramics 274 are having a Sample Sale! Expect a stunning mix of pieces - samples, seconds, experiments and one-offs from collective members
Sake Tasting with Tim Copsey at County Hall Pottery, London
Immerse yourself in an evening of art, craftsmanship, and fine sake at County Hall Pottery's Metamorphic exhibition. This unique event showcases the extraordinary sake serving ware by artist Tim Copsey, whose pottery blends Japanese techniques with materials sourced from the Peak District.
Exeter Potters’ Market
This year’s Exeter Potters’ Market will again take place in the Transit Shed on Exeter Quay.
Margate Ceramics Market
It will take place at Turner Contemporary - Margate, on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th July in the Foyle Rooms from 10 - 4pm and will be free to enter.
The Maker’s Fair - Summer Weekender
The Maker’s Fair at One Garden Brighton offers a carefully curated display of up to 70 exhibiting artists and designers. This event showcases the very best creative talent in the South.
Potfest South West - Shaftesbury
Potfest South West will be held in the show field for the Gillingham and Shaftesbury country fair. Over 90 makers have been selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work that is guaranteed to delight and inspire. Discover functional and decorative ceramics to suit all tastes and budgets and buy direct from the maker.
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.
New Designers 2024, London
The ceramic artists and makers at New Designers consistently impress with the highly unique objects and show-stopping works of art they produce. The section features a diverse range of functional and decorative works, using a variety of techniques from traditional wheel-thrown pottery to experimental hand-built sculptures. This is the place to meet the ceramic artists and makers of the future, with many going on to exhibit at major art fairs and present their work in high-end galleries.
RCA2024
A series of exhibitions and events showcasing the work of graduating RCA students from the School of Arts & Humanities.
ceramicspace + domus
For its Summer 2024 show, ceramicspace, is joining forces with architectural tile and engineered flooring specialists Domus for a specially curated show of contemporary ceramics in Domus’s flagship showroom in the heart of London’s Clerkenwell design district.
Ceramics South East 2024
A new ceramics event taking place at The Clay Studio and Barnsgate Manor this summer!
The Kiln Rooms Summer Show 2024
The Kiln Rooms’ Shows act as a showcase for between 80-100 up and coming artists and designers working with ceramics and takes place across their Bellenden Road and Copeland Park studios.
States of Clay, Walthamstow
States of Clay at Gnome House in Walthamstow explores creativity through ceramics as part of E17 Art Trail 2024. Curated by Esther Neslen.
London Potters at Canopy Market
Hand made ceramics direct from the makers at Canopy Market, Kings Cross.
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