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. Now I have added quite a few places, I plan to add a sorting method (watch this space!)

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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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Ormus Gallery, Aberdour, Fife

Ormus is located on the beautiful Fife coast in Aberdour, surrounded by magnificent beaches and stunning scenery it has become a creative hub for artists on the east coast of Scotland.

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Sheen Pottery Studio, London

Based in South West London, in the heart of East Sheen, Sheen Pottery Studio was established by potter Lindy Barletta.

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Bevere Gallery, Worcester

The Bevere Gallery is one of the leading UK ceramic showcases, not only in the eyes of their clients but also the significant number of ceramicists that they represent.

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Jane James Handmade Ceramics, Jersey

Jane James is an award winning artist who has become one of the best know ceramic designers in the Channel Islands. Working from her production studio overlooking English Harbour in St Helier, Jane’s work draws on inspiration from the beautiful coastline of Jersey.

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Independent Design Collective, Bristol

Independent Design Collective in Bristol offers a unique collection of handcrafted gifts made by artists who live and work in Bristol. From beautiful ceramics and jewellery to handcrafted prints and textiles, the collection showcases the incredible talent that can be found in this city.

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Gloucestershire Guild Shop, Cheltenham

The Gloucestershire Guild Shop is the place to buy contemporary craft in Cheltenham. You will find beautiful handmade work by our selected professional makers including contemporary jewellery, ceramics, textiles, furniture, leatherwork, glass and baskets.

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Prior, Bristol

Prior is a non-profit creative arts hub, eco-conscious retail shop, workshop space and gallery for the local community, local designers and creative workshop providers.

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Dowse Design, Brighton

DOWSE in Brighton is the studio & shop of Susannah Dowse. Offering a commitment to making carefully designed, thoughtfully made jewellery and lifestyle products and always made with care and consideration. 

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A New Tribe, Bristol

A New Tribe offers globally gathered curation of hard to find beautiful objects for your home. Founded in 2016 by Ella Jones, with a desire to offer a truly original selection of homewares, sourced from independent designers and artisans from around the world.

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