Pottery and Craft Events

Get inspired

There are many inspiring events for pottery, ceramics, arts, and crafts across the country each year. We’ve listed some of our favourites here that you might like to visit. At some of them, you’ll also see the work of our teachers!

Stamford Pottery Market, early May

Ceramics in Charnwood, Loughborough Market Place, mid- May

Attenborough Arts Centre Spring Artisan Fair, Leicester, early May

Potfest holds events all over the country. Here are the events closest to the Midlands:

Potfest by the Lake, Compton Verney, June

Potfest South West, Shaftesbury, July

Potfest Suffolk, Haughley Park, August

Potfest in the Pens, Melton Mowbray, November

For more information about each event and how to book tickets see the Potfest Website.


Northants and Rutland Open Studios – September – see website for details of events, venues, and artists.


Lamport Hall Christmas Market, dates usually late November/early December. See the Lamport Hall Events page for more details and to book tickets.


Kelmarsh Hall Christmas Fair, dates usually late November/early December. See the Kelmarsh Hall Events page for more details.