12 September - 7 November

Hilary's ceramic work captures the moods of the ever-changing landscape displaying rhythmic shifts of light, colour, and pattern. Inspired by reflections on water, shifting skies and the movement of colour across land and sea, each piece creates a harmonious dialogue between form and surface, where delicate gradations of colour and intricate geometric patterns enrich the sensory experience.

15 October - 7 November

‘This exhibition explores objects that express a quiet equilibrium: fragile, shifting forms that exist in a state of delicate imbalance. Their stillness is easily disturbed, as if the act of holding too tightly might cause something essential to disappear. The works reflect an interest in forms that resist perfection, remaining slightly unresolved, unsettled, and quietly alive.’ Akiko Hirai

4-15 November

The SDC is delighted to be showcasing its 2026 annual exhibition at Oxo Gallery on London's South Bank. Exhibiting ceramics Sophie Ambelas (pictured) / Steve Cook / Kayley Holderness / Ferri Farahmandi / Libby Daniels / Christina Feltham / Claudia Luque / Henrietta MacPhee / Pam Schomberg / Tessa Wolfe Murray / Mignon Woodfield

8 October - 20 November

In Coitus Interruptus , Siegfried Contemporary brings together 25 works by Key Hiraga, Takuro Kuwata, Jonathan Trayte and Tim Fluck , spanning almost sixty years.

11 September - 22 November

Shirley Vauvelle is an established mixed-media artist and a selected member of the Craft Potters Association. Her exhibition, Source Material, brings together ceramics and paintings that share a language of process and place, a deep connection to nature and an appreciation for surface design.

11 September - 22 November

Autumn Collections at The Biscuit Factory pay particular attention to process in its many forms; in the diversity and mastery of contemporary printmaking, in the multidisciplinary approach of mixed media and in the application of paint and the moulding of clay. Featured ceramic artists exhibiting this season include Chiu-i Wu (pictured), Tristan Lathey, Georgie Gardiner and Ilona Sulikova.

12 - 22 November

Clay and Kin brings together the ceramicists of Kindred Studios for ten days in November. Kindred is a creative ecology of artists, makers and dreamers in west London, home to over 425 artists, around 100 of whom work in clay. Rather than a white cube, the show opens straight into the working studio, so visitors see the work in the place it was made, with wheels, kilns and shelves of work in progress all around. Many of the makers will be in the room during the open sessions.

18 - 28 November

The London Potters Annual Members Exhibition brings together the work by over 120 talented members. Each exhibitor presents three pieces, offering visitors a rich showcase of clay's endless creative possibilities. From functional tableware to striking decorative and sculptural works, the exhibition highlights the remarkable diversity of skills and techniques within contemporary ceramics. With price points to suit every budget, all pieces are available for purchase, making this a perfect opportunity to discover and collect original handmade ceramic art.

13 - 29 November

Bristol ceramic installation artist Emily Gibbard will hold her first solo show SURREAL FEMININE at The PIT Bristol from 13-29 November. Emily brings her work back to Totterdown where she first exhibited on the Totterdown Arts trail over 10 years ago. The show will form part of the Totterdown Arts Trail 2026 (14/15 Nov), Bristol's oldest open house art event.

Opening Nov/Dec 2026

We Craft, a pop up shop opening in November in Cliftonville, Margate for 2 months. Follow along on Insta to see them getting ready for opening day.
@hoypottery @vichageman @sarah.daly.ceramics @bridgetmcvey @katachi_ceramics @wakana_ceramics @ejlaven @nicolalebonart

14 November - 6 December

Wonderful handmade ceramics and the Charity Christmas Tree with decorations made by members. Free entry – opens on Saturday 14th November to Sunday 6th December each day except Mondays, 10am – 4.30pm (4pm on Sundays). Mince pies and mulled wine will be served during the morning of the opening day.

24 October - 20 December

A curated exhibition of purely sculptural ceramics with the emphasis on individuality. Fifteen artists create an interesting and varied collection through style, scale, subject matter and making techniques.

25 September - 10 January

The Holburne is delighted to present Richard Slee: Sunlit Uplands and Withdrawing Rooms, which brings together major works from the last few years by one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary ceramic artists.

6 November - 11 January

Featuring @alma.boyes @kirsty_adams_ceramics @dylanbowenceramics @ellywallceramics

and many other fantastic pieces!

7 November - 16 January

Find a Maker is an organisation dedicated to finding and supporting the finest makers, craft galleries and craft organisations nationally and internationally.

This selected exhibition will showcase some of the best makers, and will focus on beautiful, functional, wearable and giftable work for the Christmas season.

9 May - 27 February 2027

The history of studio ceramics in Britain, from the early 1900s until today.  The exhibition examines the foundational ethos of studio ceramics, which placed beauty and practicality at the heart of everyday objects, and traces the evolution of clay as a contemporary art medium. 

There is a programme of curator talks and tours alongside the exhibition. Visit the What’s on page to find out more.

28 November - 7 March 2027

Discover the extraordinary work of Christopher Dresser (1834–1904), one of Britain’s most innovative and influential designers. Widely regarded as the world’s first industrial designer, Dresser transformed the relationship between art, craft and manufacturing, creating beautifully designed objects for everyday life that continue to shape contemporary design today.

After three years researching his private glaze archive, Linda Bloomfield has written a book on Emmanuel Cooper's previously unpublished glaze recipes. To accompany the book there will be a touring exhibition starting in London and travelling around the UK to Farnham, Aberystwyth and Barnsley. The exhibition will include Emmanuel Cooper's test tiles, papers and pots from his partner David Horbury's collection, the Emmanuel Cooper Estate.

12-23 January 2027, Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell Street, London

2 March -30 October 2027, The Crafts Study Centre, Farnham, Surrey

November-December 2027, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Wales

January 2028, Barnsley Museum, The Cooper Gallery