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Welcome to Potfest

Celebrating all things clay since 1994

Showcasing the art of pottery and ceramics

Set across nine different locations, each show has its own unique charm, style and energy where you can see and purchase unique and beautiful handmade pieces from talented artists.

DISCOVER

The Shows

The best in ceramics from across Europe. Over 500 artists displaying work across 10 distinct shows.

From the South Coast of England to the centre of Scotland

There are now ten Potfest events distributed through the year from April to November. Spanning the country from the south coast near Brighton, to Perth in Scotland, each show features the work of between 90 -100 potters who exhibit and sell their handmade ceramics.

Potfest is a fantastic day out – a popular event among ceramic enthusiasts, collectors, and members of the general public who are interested in pottery and ceramics. In addition to the exhibits, visitors have the chance to meet and talk with the artists themselves, and at the spring Penrith event there are also demonstrations, talks, and workshops by renowned potters and ceramicists.

Each show has it’s own distinct character – discover new artists alongside familiar favouites

Potfest in the Pens

Penrith Spring & Autumn and Melton Mowbray remain true to the show’s original founding principles – there is no selection process and these shows are open to everyone to take part. This unselected forum creates a unique atmosphere and buzz at each of the Pens events, there are no egos – seasoned, professional potters exhibit alongside those that are wanting to take their first steps in selling their work whether that be a student fresh from college or someone wanting to progress a hobby.

Functional pottery, decorative pieces, sculpture, and more.

Our middle tier shows

Potfest South East – Glynde Place, Potfest Scotland – Scone Palace, Potfest Suffolk – Haughley Park and now a new show in at Potfest South West – Shaftesbury are all selected events but are curated to showcase a wide and diverse range of work to suit all budgets and tastes.

The original UK ceramics festival

Flagship events

The top tier, or flagship Potfest events, are Potfest in the Park – Hutton-in-the-Forest and Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney. These two events showcase the very best in ceramics and are now two of the most prestigious ceramics events in Europe.