Operating under the same ethos as the Cumbrian Potfest in the Pens events, we’re bringing together 90 ceramics artists for a three-day artisan market in the heart of  Melton Mowbray and just in time for your Christmas shopping.

See the work of the well-established alongside the up-and-coming, in an exciting mix of the sophisticated and the raw power of the next generation, combined in a bustling arts market marketplace.

No art hype, no gallery glitz, just potters and public mixing in a down-to-earth setting. Held under cover to save us from the weather.

Friday 1 November: 3pm – 7pm
Saturday 2 November: 10am – 4pm
Saturday 2 November: 10am – 4pm

Adults £4 / Accompanied under 16’s free

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) is a nationally renowned event and the premier fair in the North. Now in its 17th year, the GNCCF is an exclusive opportunity to buy direct from over 150 of the UK's leading designer-makers and craft artists. All exhibitors are hand-picked by an independent panel of craft experts, to give you the best in covetable design and craftsmanship.

Opening Times                                                                       

Thursday 17 October 2024:          18.00-21.00* (Preview Evening only)
Friday 18 October 2024:              10.00-17.00 
Saturday 19 October 2024:          10.00-17.00
Sunday 20 October 2024:            10.00-16.00  

Multi Award winning, Craft Festival is coming to Cardigan!

Craft Festival Wales will blaze a trail across Cardigan from September 6-8 hosting over 80 makers at Cardigan Castle. The Castle Grounds will be heaving with activity including demonstrations, sculpture trail, exhibitions, talks, workshops, children’s activities, local food, live music, walk-about theatre & storytelling. Its jam-packed!

For more information, visit the website

Open:

Friday 6 September: 10am - 5pm
Saturday 7 September: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 8 September: 10am - 5pm

Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney will showcase outstanding ceramic artists under a number of large, open-sided marquees on immaculate lawns, overlooking the stunning lake.

Open:

Friday 21 June: 10.00am – 4.30pm
Saturday 22 June: 10.00am – 4.30pm
Sunday 23 June: 10.30am – 4.30pm

Adults £7.50 / Accompanied under 16’s free

This June we will be taking part in Harrow Open Studios. A group of artists come together to open their individual studios or homes to the public over the same weekends. This enables you to see a diverse range of art, in its creative environment – and to meet the artists who will be happy to explain to you how they work. Many will also demonstrate and allow you to ‘have a go’. Much of the work on display is for sale and often it is also possible to commission a bespoke piece.

Our studio will be open:

Saturday 15 June: 11am - 5pm
Sunday 16 June: 11am - 5pm

Celebrating their 20th Anniversary in 2024.

Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey is one of the UK's most prestigious and much loved craft events.  Over 200 of the UK's finest makers will be exhibiting and the programme is brimming with workshops, demonstrations, Out of the Woods,  children's activities and entertainment, street theatre, festival food and live music.

For more information, visit the website or Facebook Page.

Open:

Friday 7 June: 10am - 5pm
Saturday 8 June: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 9 June: 10am - 5pm

Over the Bank holiday weekend. See the work of the well-established alongside the up-and-coming, in an exciting mix of the sophisticated and the raw power of the next generation, combined in a bustling artisan marketplace.

No art hype, no gallery glitz, just potters and public mixing in a down-to-earth setting. Held under cover to save us from the inclement Cumbrian weather at Skirsgill Auction Mart, Penrith.

Open:

Saturday 25 May: 10am – 4.30pm
Sunday 26 May: 10am – 4.30pm
Monday 27 May: 10am – 4.30pm

Adults £5 / Accompanied under 16’s free

Potfest South East – Glynde Place is set in parkland immediately in front of a grand Elizabethan country house on the doorstep of the South Downs. The show is within easy access by road and rail from Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes.

Open:

Friday 11 May: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday 12 May: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Sunday 13 May: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Adults £8.50 / Accompanied under 16’s free

Handmade in Highgate the Spring Fair is held at the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution. We will be one of the exhibitors alongside a fantastic range of designer/makers. Plus the marvellous horticulturist Ray will be outside and the equally marvellous baker Shuk will be on the stage. Hope to see you there!

Open:

Friday 22 March: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 23 March: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 24 March: 11am – 5pm

Handmade in Highgate is held at the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution. We will be exhibiting alongside a fantastic range of designer/makers.

Open:

Friday 1 December: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 2 Decenber: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 3 December: 11am – 5pm

Craft Festival is a non-profit making organisation and brings together 100 leading designer makers from across the UK in partnership with QEST, Find a Maker, Unit Twelve Gallery and Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre. 

Open:

Friday 17 November: 10am - 5pm
Saturday 18 November: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 19 November: 10am – 4pm

Day ticket: Adult £7 (£6 concessions) in advance.  £9/£8 on the door.

Operating under the same ethos as the Cumbrian Potfest in the Pens events, this event brings together 100 ceramics artists for a three-day artisan market in Melton Mowbray’s agricultural market.

See the work of the well-established alongside the up-and-coming, in an exciting mix of the sophisticated and the raw power of the next generation, combined in a bustling arts market marketplace.

No art hype, no gallery glitz, just potters and public mixing in a down-to-earth setting. Held under cover to save us from the inclement Cumbrian weather at Skirsgill Auction Mart, Penrith.

Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey is one of the UK's most prestigious and much loved craft events. Over 200 of the UK's finest makers will be exhibiting and the programme is brimming with workshops, demonstrations, Out of the Woods, children's activities and entertainment, street theatre, festival food and live music.

This June we will be taking part in Harrow Open Studios. A group of artists come together to open their individual studios or homes to the public over the same weekends.

Our studio will be open:

Saturday 3 June - Sunday 4 June | 10am - 5pm
Saturday 17 June | 10am - 5pm