7 - 27 September

Debut solo exhibition by artist and ceramicist Charly Blackburn, marking the culmination of her year-long residency as the second Potter in Residence. The exhibition brings together a new body of colourful, experimental ceramic sculptures that transform the little-known materials underpinning modern technology into objects of curiosity, beauty and wonder.

2 - 27 September

klei welcomes Glasgow-based maker Camille Biddell. Biddell primarily uses terracotta to hand-build her vessels and objects. Each slab is embossed with intricate patterns and decorated with vibrant, colorful slip while wet—a fast-paced, dynamic process that yields surprising and energetic results. Blending eclectic references from classic British boozers to the grandeur of the Baroque, her work playfully crafts a aesthetic that is both decadent and fun.

23 May - 27 September

Towering sculptures by renowned ceramicist Felicity Aylieff are being exhibited for the first time at Petworth House and Park. The exhibition takes place across the whole property including installations throughout the house, and two monolithic obelisks in the grounds.

17 September - 10 October

Throughout his long career Peter has always sought pathways to the development of new ideas. Often this is a slow process, but sometimes a particular event speeds things along. Partaking of two residencies in China recently, where Peter worked in porcelain at high temperatures, led him to develop a new body of work, made alongside his existing practice to which Peter is still deeply committed. This new exhibition represents the outcome of Peter’s working practice.

18 July - 10 October

MAKE Southwest is proud to support a thriving community of almost 300 Maker Members from across the Southwest of England, including Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol, and parts of Hampshire.

18 September - 11 October

Striking new abstract paintings by Camilla Clark, alongside the distinctive hand-coiled ceramics of Ant and Di Edmonds. Also featuring ceramics by Tarragon Smith and new artists to the gallery, Clare Paton and Chloe Charrington.

9 - 22 October

An exhibition by artists of the Black Scottish diaspora featuring Ese Johnson, Philip Morrell, and Carla Angus. Encompassing striking new work in ceramics, print and mixed media, the exhibition explores hybrid contemporary cultures and concepts of connectedness within Black Scottish communities, through three distinct creative voices. 

12 September - 25 October

The exhibition showcases a curated collection of eight leading UK studio potters at the forefront of modern slipware, whose ceramic practice explores the expressive language of slip decoration.

Featured artists: Clive Bowen, Prue Cooper, Erica Low, Mollie Milton, Mike Parry, Frances Savage, Penny Simpson and Josie Walter.

1 - 31 October

Opening night Wednesday 30th September 6-8pm

This exhibition features the results of Sabine’s newly built soda kiln, her work is all about soda, fire and ash. She wood fires her work beginning to end and has been making pots in this way for many years. Her work is tactile, gently curved and full of strength.

In Sabine's words, "I am a Devon based potter producing small batches of functional ware as well as one off pieces. My work is fired with wood and the pieces are soda glazed. A selection of work from the recent firing is represented in this exhibition."

8 October - 1 November 2026

Working across painting, ceramics, sculpture and printmaking, I Do & I Undo explores contemporary femininity, identity and the female experience through figurative art. The exhibition features work by contemporary artists Bliss Coulthard, Emily Gibbard, Heidi Inez, Erin Rosalie Thomas, Veronica Wells and Anastassia Zamaraeva.

12 September - 7 November

Hilary's ceramic work captures the moods of the ever-changing landscape displaying rhythmic shifts of light, colour, and pattern. Inspired by reflections on water, shifting skies and the movement of colour across land and sea, each piece creates a harmonious dialogue between form and surface, where delicate gradations of colour and intricate geometric patterns enrich the sensory experience.

11 September - 22 November

Shirley Vauvelle is an established mixed-media artist and a selected member of the Craft Potters Association. Her exhibition, Source Material, brings together ceramics and paintings that share a language of process and place, a deep connection to nature and an appreciation for surface design.

11 September - 22 November

Autumn Collections at The Biscuit Factory pay particular attention to process in its many forms; in the diversity and mastery of contemporary printmaking, in the multidisciplinary approach of mixed media and in the application of paint and the moulding of clay. Featured ceramic artists exhibiting this season include Chiu-i Wu (pictured), Tristan Lathey, Georgie Gardiner and Ilona Sulikova.

9 May - 27 February 2027

Through the collection at Museum & Art Swindon, Beneath the Surface looks at the history of studio ceramics in Britain, from the early 1900s until today.  It examines the foundational ethos of studio ceramics, which placed beauty and practicality at the heart of everyday objects, and traces the evolution of clay as a contemporary art medium.  The exhibition highlights the fusion of innovative styles and techniques over the last century, and the porous boundaries between art and craft, breaking down limiting categories of fine art and craft items.

28 November - 7 March 2027

Discover the extraordinary work of Christopher Dresser (1834–1904), one of Britain’s most innovative and influential designers. Widely regarded as the world’s first industrial designer, Dresser transformed the relationship between art, craft and manufacturing, creating beautifully designed objects for everyday life that continue to shape contemporary design today.