Showcasing the work of around 1OO emerging ceramic artists and designers. Held across our Bellenden Road and Copeland Park studios, the show offers a unique opportunity to explore and purchase a diverse range of handmade ceramics, meet the makers, and see where the work is created.
O5 – O8 June 2O25 – Peckham
Join us for a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community, marking 1O years of our studios.
Guest speakers
Featuring five leading figures from the world of ceramics, across three days, these experts will share their knowledge, experience, and creative journeys, offering invaluable insights into contemporary ceramic practice.
exhibition
The Kiln Rooms proudly presents Master Sketches, a unique exhibition in our lecture theatre at the Copeland Park studio. Showcasing original A4 sketches from leading ceramicists, this collection offers a rare insight into the creative process behind a selection of incredible ceramist’s work. All works are available for sale, with proceeds going to FiredUp4!
panel discussion
Director of the Crafts Council, Natalie Melton and a diverse panel of speakers will be exploring the variety of ways early-career ceramicists can bring their work to market. Panellists will share insights into pricing, branding, and building a sustainable practice.
workshops
From Friday to Sunday, in collaboration with ClayGround Collective, locals and visitors are invited to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty in a unique participatory project. This interactive event encourages people of all ages and abilities to contribute to a growing ceramic landscape, inspired by the local area and its communities.
live demonstrations
A series of live demonstrations showcasing a wide range of ceramic techniques, led by a talented mix of members, teachers, and technicians of The Kiln Rooms. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to witness making in action, covering everything from wheel-throwing and hand-building to glazing and surface decoration.
More information + announcements coming soon – stay tuned!
members sale
At the heart of the festival, we’re hosting our bi-annual Members Sale, featuring the work of 80-100 emerging ceramic artists and designers. From functional wares to decorative pieces, the exhibition will display a diverse range of handmade ceramics. Taking place across the Bellenden Road and Copeland Park studios, the sale provides a unique opportunity to meet the makers, see where the work is created, and purchase
original works.
All sales directly support local, independent artists, with 5% of proceeds donated to FiredUp4, a charity dedicated to expanding ceramics education and access for young people in need.
0pening times
Join us on Thursday 05 June for an open evening with free drinks! The sale then continues all weekend – Free entry / £2 drinks / family & dog friendly!
Thursday 05 June: Opening, 5-8pm
Friday 06 June: 10am-5pm
Saturday 07 June: 10am-5pm
Sunday 08 June: 10am-5pm
guest speaker programme
Our guest speaker programme features a dynamic selection of leading figures from the world of ceramics. Rich Miller, renowned potter and much loved judge from The Great Pottery Throw Down, performance artist William Cobbing, social media legend and thrower Florian Gadsby, glaze master and national treasure Kate Malone and contemporary porcelain artist Ikuko Iwamoto have joined the lineup. Across three days, these experts will share their knowledge, experience, and creative journeys, to inspire and inform emerging makers.
panel discussion: routes to market
Chaired by Crafts Council’s Creative Director, Natalie Melton, the Routes to Market panel discussion will feature experts from the industry including gallerist Sarah Myerscough and tableware and studio production specialist Maham Anjum, (additional speaker TBC), offering valuable advice to early-career ceramicists and covering topics including gallery representation, pricing, branding, building a sustainable practice and more. Across three days, these experts will share their knowledge, experience, and creative journeys, to inspire and inform emerging makers.
All talks will take place in the exhibition space at our Copeland Park studio.
They’re free to attend, but booking is essential. Bookings will open on Thursday 1st May, 10am.
