The largest and longest-running open exhibition in the region, offering a platform for artists across the county.
Works selected by the celebrated artist, john Wonnacott CBE
Meet the makers at this new Pottery and Glass Show in Colchester’s oldest Gallery.
Set against the backdrop of the Waterperry House with its beautiful garden (an RHS partner garden), you will have the chance to meet and purchase directly from over 100 leading ceramic artists.
Celebrating Ceramics is an artist-led event showcasing the very best in the world of contemporary ceramics.
Watch demonstrations and take time to enjoy an exciting range of food, drink and music on offer - something for everyone!
With around 70 artists across the trail and a combination of contemporary painting, ceramics, mixed media, sculpture, photography and much more, there’s lots to discover.
Sheila Appleton & Ian E Smith, both painters, will be showing their work in the gallery alongside potters, Richard Baxter and Julie O’Sullivan. Open 11am - 5pm.
Private View Saturday 6 July 5 - 8pm
See the Leigh Art Trail website to find out more.
Showcasing the very best in East Anglian Ceramics
I’ll be showing my work this Bank Holiday weekend alongside fellow Anglian Potters at these beautiful gardens near Chelmsford.
‘The exhibition provides the opportunity to purchase pieces that are both pleasing to the eye and a joy to use.
You will also be able to meet the maker and share in the concepts and processes involved in producing a unique ceramic item.’ (Anglian Potters)
WATERPERRY GARDENS, NR. OXFORD
Celebrating Ceramics is an artist led event, showcasing the very best in the world of contemporary ceramics.
Set against the backdrop of the Waterperry House with its beautiful gardens, you will have the chance to meet and purchase directly from 150 leading ceramic artists. with amazing food, drinks and music to complement your day
All tickets must be bought online in advance. Limited ticket availability to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all. Festival only ticket £7 until 23 June. Combined event and garden ticket £18
After 23 June ticket price is £12. Combined event and garden ticket £20
Under 16’s free
Small group exhibition - mixed media
Showcasing the very best in East Anglian Ceramics
‘The exhibition provides the opportunity to purchase pieces that are both pleasing to the eye and a joy to use.
You will also be able to meet the maker and share in the concepts and processes involved in producing a unique ceramic item.’ (Anglian Potters)
A new exhibition celebrating the work of 5 artists working together in Old Leigh Studios, Essex.
Ceramicists Julie O’Sullivan & Richard Baxter, painters Sheila Appleton & Ian E Smith and jeweller Joe Spurgeon.
A fascinating exploration of the personal and emotional connections they all have to the life, colours and textures of the Thames Estuary, and to the tidal nature of its shoreline.
Art in Clay Farnham takes place in November, the perfect time to buy beautiful, unique pieces before Christmas. There will be a range of exhibitors from newly qualified and emerging ceramic artists, to established makers with many years of creative work behind them. The show offers a fantastic variety of work, all made in clay. From animal sculptures to pots designed for domestic use, with a vast range in between to interest anyone that appreciates ceramics.
Held in the Farnham Maltings, Art in Clay Farnham offers a weekend of talks and demonstrations, as well as the opportunity to purchase works directly from the makers. The Maltings is a lovely welcoming, accessible venue, with good transport links nearby, parking and catering onsite. It is a lovely way to spend a winters day, assured that you can escape the elements. If you want to make a weekend of it, there is also the craft study centre nearby and the New Ashgate Gallery, both within walking distance.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
of creativity in Leigh on Sea
More than 70 painters, ceramicists, photographers, sculptors and embroiderers will take-over 50-plus venues across Leigh-on-Sea. FREE
Keep an eye on the Art Trail website, across social media and in the local press for details of all the exciting stuff in store.
ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE
Celebrating 28 years of Art in Clay, this show has now become one of the most important ceramic events in Europe. There is also a full programme of talks and demonstrations planned.
Adults £11, Seniors £10.50 15yrs and under FREE
If you appreciate the beauty of lovingly made pots and ceramics, there will be something here to inspire you . The magnificent setting of Windsor offers the opportunity for a trip along the river, creating a full day or more at this unique event.
WATERPERRY GARDENS, NR. OXFORD
Celebrating Ceramics is an artist led event, showcasing the very best in the world of contemporary ceramics.
Set against the backdrop of the Waterperry House with its beautiful gardens, you will have the chance to meet and purchase directly from 140 leading ceramic artists. with amazing food, drinks and music to complement your day
All tickets must be bought online in advance. Limited ticket availability to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all. Festival only ticket £7 until 4 July . After 4 July ticket price is £10.
Under 14’s free
CELEBRATING ALL THINGS CLAY
90 ceramic artists coming together to transform the parkland in front of this grand Elizabethan country house into a vibrant 3 day artisan market.
Adults £9.50 / Accompanied under 16’s free
Glynde Place is situated on the doorstep of the South Downs, within easy access by road and rail from Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes. Over 90 makers have been selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work that is guaranteed to delight and inspire . View and buy directly from the maker.
Art in Clay Farnham takes place in November, the perfect time to buy beautiful, unique pieces before Christmas. There will be a range of exhibitors from newly qualified and emerging ceramic artists, to established makers with many years of creative work behind them. The show offers a fantastic variety of work, all made in clay. From animal sculptures to pots designed for domestic use, with a vast range in between to interest anyone that appreciates ceramics.
Held in the Farnham Maltings, Art in Clay Farnham offers a weekend of talks and demonstrations, as well as the opportunity to purchase works directly from the makers. The Maltings is a lovely welcoming, accessible venue, with good transport links nearby, parking and catering onsite. It is a lovely way to spend a winters day, assured that you can escape the elements. If you want to make a weekend of it, there is also the craft study centre nearby and the New Ashgate Gallery, both within walking distance.
The Leigh Art Trail will return this year in a new, late-summer slot for TWO WEEKS - September 4th to September 19th.
More than 70 painters, ceramicists, photographers, sculptors and embroiderers will take-over 50-plus venues across Leigh-on-Sea as this wonderful town bounces back.
Keep an eye on the Art Trail website, across social media and in the local press for details of all the exciting stuff in store.
An exhibition and sale of work by 10 East Anglian Artists working in different media..
The Naze Visitor Centre looks out onto a landscape stacked with historic, biological and geological importance. Managed by the Essex Wildlife Centre, it is set within the Naze Nature Reserve, a 45 hectare nature reserve on The Naze peninsula north of Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex.
Art in Clay Windsor is an outdoor summer event held at the Royal Windsor Racecourse which is set on the River Thames and in the shadow of Windsor Castle.
Something for everyone at this well-established show. Having moved this Summer to to the Royal Windsor Racecourse, Art in Clay continues to bring a wide range of ceramics and pottery to new audiences as well as to knowing collectors.
With pottery demonstrations and children activities, there really is something for everyone. There are pots to use in the kitchen and garden, exhibited alongside amazing sculptures and artwork equally at home in a top London gallery. It’s a special experience to be able to buy from the artist who has made the work; to find out about their passions and influences and really discover how your pot came into being.
This festival, set in the beautiful grounds of Waterperry House and Gardens, will showcase 140 diverse makers from the world of contemporary ceramics including many who are renowned within the ceramics community.
Purchase directly and experience the creative talent first-hand with demonstrations from some of the artists. There will also be a fabulous range of food, drink and music to complement your day.
An exhibition and sale of works by artists, Sheila Appleton & Ian E Smith and potters, Richard Baxter & Julie O’Sullivan with jewellery by Joe Spurgeon.
“An exploration of the personal and emotional connections we all have with our locality, particularly to the tidal nature of the River Thames and its fascinating shoreline and people here in Leigh - on - Sea.
We each have our own relationship with the Estuary and a deep understanding and an individual artistic response to ‘our place’ and to being by the water. We are saturated with life experiences of living and working by the Estuary.
This exhibition, as part of ESTUARY 2021, allows us the opportunity to communicate our fascination with the ever changing light, the sense of space, and the textures and colours of our coastline.”
Julie O’Sullivan
Art in Clay Farnham takes place in November, the perfect time to buy beautiful, unique pieces before Christmas. There will be a range of exhibitors from newly qualified and emerging ceramic artists, to established makers with many years of creative work behind them. The show offers a fantastic variety of work, all made in clay. From animal sculptures to pots designed for domestic use, with a vast range in between to interest anyone that appreciates ceramics.
Held in the Farnham Maltings, Art in Clay Farnham offers a weekend of talks and demonstrations, as well as the opportunity to purchase works directly from the makers. The Maltings is a lovely welcoming, accessible venue, with good transport links nearby, parking and catering onsite. It is a lovely way to spend a winters day, assured that you can escape the elements. If you want to make a weekend of it, there is also the craft study centre nearby and the new ashgate gallery, both within walking distance.
This event will give an opportunity to see the best of British contemporary craft and purchase work direct from the maker.
Textiles, ceramics , paintings, furniture, metal, leather, jewellery, glass, fashion and more.
Craft Fair entry included in normal Garden admission charges. FREE entry for RHS Members and Family Guest.
Art in Clay Hatfield is an outdoor summer event held in marquees in the beautiful parklands of Hatfield House. A large event of over 200 exhibitors, including a full programme of talks & demonstrations and a Clay Creation Zone to fire your imagination.
The individual makers range from young imaginative students and relative newcomers to leading National and International makers
Some of the best ideas for ceramics in interior and garden design will be on display for visitors to admire and buy.
No art hype, no gallery glitz, just potters and public enjoying each others company in the down to earth setting of a cattle market!
An opportunity to see the work of the well-established alongside the up-and-coming at the oldest potters' market in the UK.
Under cover, 100 yds west of Junction 40 off the M6 on the edge of Britain's beautiful Lake District
Skis gill Auction Mart, Penrith CA11 0DN
VENUE 1 Old Leigh Studios, 61 High Street, Old Leigh Essex SS9 2EP
A contemporary show featuring ceramic artists and potters from across the UK. Plus free family clay activities and street food.
Art Fund Museum of the Year 2017 WINNER
MADE LONDON - CANARY WHARF returns for a third year to bring the best contemporary designer makers in the country to the heart of Canary Wharf.
This friendly and relaxed show will run for 4 days and showcase about 100 exhibitors in the East Wintergreen - a soaring vaulted parabolic glass arch designed by Cesar Pelli in the heart of Canary Wharf between Jubilee Park and South Dock, above Jubilee Place shopping centre.
There will be NO entry charge to visit the show.
Celebrating the bicentenary of his birth (8th February 1819), John Ruskin: The Power of Seeing will explore how his influence, throughout the arts, education, the economy and the environment, is still being felt today.
My work will be available to purchase from the exhibition shop throughout the duration of the show.
Nearest Tube: TEMPLE
FREE entry
St Mary's Bryanston Square is a new tabletop show for Christmas.
This is a stripped back, pared down, tabletop selling event, enabling the quality and diversity of the designer / maker's work to be simply and honestly showcased in the striking and characterful setting of a grade 1 listed Georgian Waterloo Church.
The show is a perfect opportunity to buy Christmas presents direct from some of the best makers in the country - in a beautiful location right in the heart of the West End.
Now in its 8th year, the annual Christmas Cornucopia at Shipyard Studios returns from 24th November - 16th December.
A selection of new work by regular favourite artists and some exciting new exhibitors too.
12th edition of Handmade in Britain, the Contemporary Crafts & Design Fair, an annual Christmas shopping event at the elegant and historic Chelsea Old Town Hall. Over 100 of the most highly skilled, UK based designer makers in one fantastic venue
The show will take place over three days from 9 - 11 November 2018
Fri - Sat 11am - 6pm / Sun 11am - 5 pm
