Potfest

07/10/2026

Our next selection of exhibitors taking part in Potfest in the Pens - Penrith in 15 days time.

06/10/2026

Potfest in the Pens - Penrith.

Our next selection of exhibitors in Penrith this year. Come and discover the diversity of clay as 100 ceramics artists and pottery makers transform the towns Agricultural Mart into a vibrant three day artisan market. October 23rd to 25th

05/10/2026

The countdown to Potfest in the Pens (October 23rd-25th) - Penrith begins.

A selection of our 100 exhibitors who will transform the cattle pens at the Penrith Agricultural Mart into a vibrant, three day celebration of the creativity and diversity of clay. An enormous artisan market, just in time for those early Christmas gifts.

For further information about the weekend and to preview the work of all those taking part visit www.potfest.co.uk

21/09/2026

Summer shows have come to an end and we’re starting to look towards the Potfest offerings in October and November.

Potfest in the Pens - Penrith, Autumn edition
October 23rd to 25th.

Potfest in the Pens - Melton Mowbray
October 30th to November 1st (1 week earlier that usual)

Potfest in the City - Glasgow Briggait
November 27th to 29th.

Each show with its own character and showcasing the work of around 100 ceramics artists and pottery makers. Perfectly timed for those individual, hand made, Christmas gifts. For further we information on each event and to preview the work of those taking part visit www.potfest.co.uk

01/09/2026

Potfest on tour - Gmunden 2026.

We were honoured to be asked to be the guest country/organisation at Gmunden City of Ceramics last weekend. 6 of our regular exhibitors made the 1500km journey to what has to be, one of the most beautiful settings for a ceramics market anywhere in Europe.

Pre Brexit, we were fortunate enough to enjoy free and easy movement between the UK and mainland Europe with goods as artisan makers. This meant that we were regularly able to offer exchanges and reciprocal agreements with other, overseas markets. As travel with goods begins to become easier once more, hopefully we will once again begin to see “guest countries” return to Potfest events.

A huge thank you to Eva and her team in Gmunden for the invitation and hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you and an Austrian contingent in the near future 🙏

12/08/2026

Still a while away but come October, we’ll be back in the Pens at the mart in Penrith

09/08/2026

Final day of Potfest, just down the road at Haughley Park

09/08/2026

Final opportunity to join us at Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park 2026. It’s a wonderful day out, 100 artists selling their work, demonstrations and Raku firings. Open sided marquees giving shade from the sun and allowing a breeze to pass through them. Food vendors and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a picnic while listening to the wonderful Josephine Taylor

Open 10am until 4:30pm, ample free parking tickets available at the gate when you arrive. Just take a look at the visitors comments on our past few posts if you need to be convinced about coming along……. you’ll love it!

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

Another super day at Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park. No hot and stuffy marquees here, the sides of the tents are left open to create shade and allow the breeze cool everything down.

Lots of wonderful work from our 100 exhibiting ceramics artists and pottery makers. Plenty of space to enjoy a picnic in the shade of ancient oaks and horse chestnut trees. Bring a blanket and find somewhere to stretch out, taking in the art and beautiful surroundings while listening to the amazing, sole bay strings quartet in the background.

Final day of the show tomorrow and I can guarantee that you won’t find a more enjoyable way to spend your Sunday.

www.potfest.co.uk