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.
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.
Number 61 and Shrewsbury Arts & Crafts
Two independent shops in Shrewsbury that stock handmade ceramics.
The Potters Gallery, Conwy
The Potters’ Gallery in Conwy, North Wales, specialises exclusively in contemporary ceramics.
Grove Vale Ceramics, East Dulwich, London
Grove Vale Ceramics is a gallery presenting an exciting display of work by contemporary ceramic makers, from distinctive tableware to decorative and sculptural artworks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham
The New Ashgate Gallery Trust, established in 1959, is dedicated to curating and promoting art and craft.
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.
Drift Art Gallery, Nantwich
Bringing you leading contemporary artists in an independent gallery, opened in May 2024. Watch this space for more info!
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.
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.
Sheen Pottery Studio, London
Based in South West London, in the heart of East Sheen, Sheen Pottery Studio was established by potter Lindy Barletta.
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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