Warwickshire Open Studios, Leamington Spa June 2025

Warwickshire Open Studios

21 Granville Street

Leamington Spa

CV32 5XW

21st and 22nd June 2025

28th and 29th June 2025

11am - 6pm

This year’s event is a fantastic celebration of visual art with over 300 artists and makers taking part at 115 venues across Warwickshire and Coventry.

My work will be presented alongside Rhoda Bertz’s abstract expressionist paintings and a series of collages. Her work is characterised by their multilayered textures as the work is often developed and reworked over years.

See website for more information.

Potfest by the Lake, Compton Verney June 2025

Potfest by the Lake - Compton Verney

Compton Verney

Warwickshire

CV35 9HZ

20, 21, 22 June 2025

10am-4.30pm

Now in its fifth year, this flagship event promises to be a highlight of the international ceramic calendar.

Compton Verney is an historic house and well established as an award winning arts venue set in stunning Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown parkland.

See website for more information.

Celebrating Ceramics, Waterperry Oxford, July 2025

Celebrating Ceramics

Waterperry Gardens

Wheatley

Oxford

OX33 1LA

11.12, 13 July 2025

Tickets must be bought in advance.

Celebrating Ceramics is an artist led event showcasing 140 diverse ceramic exhibitors against the backdrop of Waterperry House and Gardens. There will be demonstrations to see at the show including a wheel thrown pot display and workshop as well as Clay Time presenting Raku techniques.

This show is combined with the Desire Fair offering contemporary jewellery and silverware.

Tickets admit you to both events.

See website for details.

Potfest Suffolk, Haughley Park, August 2025

Potfest Haughley Park

Stowmarket

IP14 3JY

8, 9, 10 August 2025

This show is set in the parkland adjacent to this magnificent Jacobean manor house. 90 makers have been selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work that is guaranteed to delight and inspire.

For more information see the website.

Wardlow Mires Food and Pots Festival, September 2025

Wardlow Mires Food and Pots Festival

In the field neighbouring The Three Stags Inn

Wardlow 

Buxton

SK17 8RW

6th and 7th September

A bustling festival of pots and food in the Peak District. Dogs warmly welcomed.

See website for more details.

Art in Clay Farnham. November 2025

Art in Clay Farnham

The Maltings

Bridge Square

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 7QR

15th and 16th November 2025

Art in Clay Farnham is perfectly placed in the calendar to offer the opportunity to buy beautiful, unique pieces before Christmas. The show will present a fantastic variety of work from animal sculptures to pots designed for domestic use. There will be a weekend programme of talks and demonstrations.

https://www.artinclayfarnham.co.uk/

Only Clay, Sheffield 2024

 

5th and 6th October 2024
 
Saturday the 5th 10.00 to 5.00
Sunday the 6th 10.00 to 4.00
 
Kelham Island Museum
Alma St
Sheffield
S3 8SA

Only clay will feature an exciting mix of potters from all over the UK. It is a ceramic fair held in the centre of Sheffield's industrial past being located in the excellent Kelham Island Museum.

For more information click here.

Food and Pot Festival Wardlow Mires 2024

 

Wardlow Mires Food and Pots Festival

The 3 Stags Heads

Wardlow Mires

Derbyshire SK17 8RW

7th and 8th September 2024

Visitors will be able to choose from the work of some of the country’s finest functional pottery makers and can buy quality, locally sourced and produced food at this lovely Peak District show. The first year without the founders Pat and Geoff Fuller. They will be very much missed, but in their honour the show goes on.

For more info click here.

Potfest in The Park 2024

 

Potfest in the Park
Hutton-in-the-Forest
 
26^th, 27th and 28th of July 2024
 
10:00 to 4:30 daily.
 
Set in the magnificent backdrop of Hutton-in-the-Forest on the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park.

Potfest in the Park takes place under large marquees on parkland in front of this magnificent country house. The Potters’ special competition pieces are displayed on the lawns in front of the house, juxtaposing ancient architecture and modern ceramics.

As well as hosting Potfest in the Park, Hutton-in-the-Forest is a cultural destination in itself. With its historic house, walled garden, topiary terraces and woodland walks, it makes a great day out.

For more information click here.

Celebrating Ceramics, Oxford 2024

 

Celebrating Ceramics

Waterperry Gardens

Wheatley

Oxford

OX33 1LA

19th to 21st July 2024

Opening Times 

19th and 20th 9.30 to 5.30

21st 9.30 to 5.00

All tickets must be bought in advance. There is an early bird discount available.

This fine selection of artistic talent is set against the backdrop of Waterperry House and Gardens. Understand the creative talent first-hand with demonstrations from some of the artists. You will be able to meet and purchase directly from 150 of the leading ceramicists. An amazing range of food, drink and music are available to compliment your day.

More information available here.