Events

Beneath the Surface: A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain 09 May 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 Museum & Art Swindon Free Admission   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…

Clay College Graduate Showcase 2026 Clay College Stoke presents their Graduate Showcase 2026, featuring 14 emerging makers at the forefront of the next wave of ceramics in the UK. The outcome of two years intensive training on the only ceramics diploma of its kind in the UK will be on sale at all venues. Opening to the public at the…

All with very distinctive, individual styles. 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…

This year’s Exeter Potters’ Market will again take place in the Transit Shed on Exeter Quay. This is a great annual WPA tradition featuring a wide selection of members displaying and selling their work. Further details and applications can be found at Application for Exeter Potters’ Market (2026) – Westcountry Potters Association

POTFEST SUFFOLK – HAUGHLEY PARK will be set in the parklands adjacent to this magnificent Jacobean Manor House. Over 90 makers will be selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work that is guaranteed to delight and inspire. Discover functional and decorative ceramics to suit all tastes and budgets and buy direct from the makers. For more details…

Once again, WPA has been invited to participate at Created, a contemporary and heritage arts and crafts festival, held at The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, just outside Bideford in North Devon. Applications are now open for WPA Members to apply to exhibit and sell their work. Click on this link for further details or log on to the Members Area, Bookings…

The 2026 Tavistock Potters’ market will take place on Saturday 17th October and will once again feature over 20 WPA members exhibiting a wide variety of their original work. Application details are available at Application for Tavistock Potters’ Market – Westcountry Potters Association

The late autumn version of the original market but at a time of year when visitors are beginning to think about buying for Christmas. Held in the agricultural market on the outskirts of Penrith. For details www.potfest.co.uk

This year’s Autumn Gathering returns to Puriton in Somerset, with an exciting range of activities and the chance to meet and catch up with fellow members. Further details will be published nearer the date.

Potfest in the Pens – Melton Mowbray is held in the agricultural market within a 5-minute walk of the town centre. For details www.potfest.co.uk