THE KILN ROOMS

THE KILN ROOMS FESTIVAL, SUMMER SHOW: Thursday 5th June – Sunday 8th June
members information: Bellenden Rd

The Summer Show is a brilliant opportunity to showcase and sell your work, meet new people, and build connections. We encourage everyone to invite gallery and shop owners, family, friends—let’s make this a community success! This year we’re going big with a Festival, celebrating 10 years of The Kiln Rooms! Events will run across both our Bellenden Rd and Copeland Park studios.

Key Links

Sign up to TAKE PART

Sign up to HELP OUT

Festival page

Main Info

  • The studio closes for making at 5pm on Wednesday 4th June, and remains closed Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th June.

  • No firings between 7am Thursday 5th – 4pm Sunday 8th June.

  • Participation fee: £20, to be paid before 11am on Thursday 5th June

  • You’ll receive 85% of your sales. 10% goes to The Kiln Rooms (to cover running costs). 5% goes to FiredUp4, a youth ceramics charity. You’re welcome to donate more directly via their website if you wish!

  • The sales wouldn’t go ahead without everyone lending a hand. If you would like to help out over the weekend please follow the HELP OUT link above, it’s a great way to meet people and keep the studio in good shape. There’ll also be a printed sign up rota in the studio where you can sign up to help out if/when you’re free.

Studio Closure & Set-Up Schedule
 Date  Time  What’s Happening
Tue 3rd – Wed 4 June All day Bring in your work
Wed 4 June From 5pm (closed) Studio closes for making. Work drop-offs accepted until 7pm.
Thu 5 June 9am–5pm Cleaning, tidying, and show set-up. No drop-offs today.
Thu 5 June 5pm–8pm Opening Night! Free drinks. Everyone’s invited!
Fri 6 June 10am–5pm Open to the public
Sat 7 June 10am–5pm Open to the public
Sun 8 June 10am–5pm Open to the public. Take down: 4:45pm–6:30pm
Studio Prep

  • We recommend finishing your making at least 2 weeks before the show.

  • By Tuesday 3rd June: clean and tidy your storage area. We use the sales as an opportunity to deep clean, so any work / materials which are not in your personal storage space could be cleared. 

  • Deadline to bring in a considered selection of your work: Wednesday 4th June, 7pm.
    Work brought in after this may only be displayed in your personal space.

  • Not around before the show? Leave clear instructions with your work and label what’s for sale vs storage.

Promotion

The Kiln Rooms will promote the show through our:

  • Socials

  • Email list

  • Press outlets

But we need your help too!
Take photos, make content—we’ll re-share your work. If you’d like to be added to our members page, send to phoebepw@thekilnrooms.com:

  • 1 square image of your work

  • A link to your website or ceramic-focused social profile

Sales, Payment & Pricing

  • Label every piece with the name you have signed up with. Either full name or initial of first name and surname (stickers provided). 

  • Display any extra blurbs or contact info clearly in your storage area.

  • All sales go through our front desk—no individual payments should be taken.

  • If you sell work you will be emailed the week after the show with details of how to get paid. We’ll ask for your bank details to make a BACs transfer. 

  • Unfortunately, during open studios there can occasionally be thefts. We ask everyone to be vigilant and always have an extra couple of people on the rota to minimise the likelihood of this happening. We recommend that you keep a record of the work you put into the sale. 

  •  The Kiln Rooms may remove any undervalued work that conflicts with our pricing standards. It’s important that there is consistency throughout the studios. If you are unsure, please speak to a member of staff (and please don’t undersell yourself!). Please scroll down for guidance on pricing. 

Wrapping & Extras

  • We provide stickers, biodegradable bubble wrap, paper bags, and wrapping paper.

  • Free drinks on Thursday’s opening night!

  • The Festival is family and dog friendly

  • The Kiln Rooms is not responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of work or personal items.

Pricing Guide 

Quick reference ranges:

  • £10–£20: Small gifting items (badges, decorations)

  • £20–£30: Beakers, small cups, side plates

  • £30–£40: Mugs, dinner plates, cereal bowls

  • £30–£60: Small jugs, pasta bowls, cheese plates, lidded jars.

  • £60–£100: Water jugs, vases, serving plates, smaller decorative items.

  • £80–£300: Decorative homewares including large vases, bowls and plates

Considerations:

  • Current market, demand, function vs art

  • Don’t undervalue yourself—ask staff if you’re unsure!

USEFUL LINKS