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.
Klei, London
Klei is an independent ceramics shop in Hackney featuring work by local and UK based makers
Oxford Ceramics Gallery
Oxford Ceramics Gallery is an independent gallery specialising in the exhibition and sale of modern and contemporary studio ceramics. They work with both UK and international artists across generations with a particular focus on British, Danish and Japanese work.
Keep It Local Pop Up, The Potteries Centre, Hanley
From October 1st to December 24th Keep It Local will be running Staffordshire’s First Ever Creative Pop Up Department Store in collaboration with The Potteries Centre, Hanley.
Kentish Town Stores, London
Kentish Town Stores is an independent lifestyle store with a focus on hand-crafted wares from London and UK makers. They have recently relocated to 12 Heath Street NW3.
Sarah Wiseman Gallery, Oxford
Sarah Wiseman Gallery is the largest independent gallery space in Oxford and has built a strong reputation for ambitious and engaging exhibitions of contemporary art by established as well as emerging artists.
New Brewery Arts, Cirencester
New Brewery Arts connects people with the hand-made, promotes the joy and fulfilment of making and celebrates the role of craft and creativity in all our lives.
Their studios, shop, café, accommodation and makers studios are open.
MAKE Southwest, Bovey Tracey, Devon
MAKE Southwest is an acclaimed exhibition space for contemporary craft and design as well as a leading charity for craft education.
Bircham Gallery, Holt, Norfolk
Bircham Gallery is a light and spacious contemporary art gallery in the centre of Holt on the beautiful North Norfolk coast.
Gallery 57, Arundel
Gallery 57 opened in March 2016 and is part of a Grade 2 listed, Georgian house where owner and practicing artist, Ann Symes, lives.
Gallery Nine, Bath
Gallery Nine is a Craft and Contemporary Gallery next to the Royal Crescent , Bath Somerset.
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.
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.
Naze Tower Art Gallery, Walton-on-the Naze, Essex
The Naze Tower is an historic 86ft landmark on the coast at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. It houses an art gallery with three exhibitions a year.
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.
The Cygnet Gallery, Shaftesbury
The Cygnet Gallery is an original and imaginative collection of arts and crafts.
The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest independent contemporary art, craft & design gallery set in the heart of Newcastle’s cultural quarter.
The Beach Hut Gallery, Kents Bank, Morecambe
The Beach Hut Gallery is an Artists’ Co-operative based at Kents Bank railway station on the shores of Morecambe Bay.
Old Courthouse Gallery, Ambleside, Lake District
The Old Courthouse Gallery in Ambleside, Lake District, is a family-owned independent art gallery with a long history of displaying superb contemporary arts.
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