THE KILN ROOMS 2025 CHRISTMAS SALE: Bellenden Rd info
Friday 28th November – Sunday 30th November
Our Christmas Sale 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! The event will run simultaneously across both our Bellenden Rd and Copeland Park studios.
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Main Info
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The studio will close for making at 5pm on Thursday 27th November, and will remain closed through Friday 28th – Sunday 30th November.
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No firings between 7am Thursday 27th – 4pm Sunday 30th November.
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Participation fee: £20, payable before 11am on Friday 28th November.
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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.
The sale wouldn’t go ahead without everyone lending a hand. If you’d like to help out during the weekend, please follow the HELP OUT link above. A printed rota will also be available in the studio closer to the date.
Studio Closure & Set-Up Schedule
| Date | Time | What’s Happening |
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| Wed 26th – Thu 27th Nov | All day | Bring in your work |
| Thu 27th Nov | From 5pm (closed) | Studio closes for making. Work drop-offs accepted until 7pm |
| Fri 28th Nov | 9am–5pm | Cleaning, tidying, and show set-up (no drop-offs) |
| Fri 28th Nov | 5pm–9pm | Opening Night! – everyone’s invited! |
| Sat 29th Nov | 11am–5pm | Open to the public |
| Sun 30th Nov | 11am–5pm | Open to the public |
| Sun 30th Nov | 4:45pm–6:30pm | Take-down & collect work |
Studio Prep
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We recommend finishing your making at least two weeks before the sale.
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By Wednesday 26th November, please clean and tidy your storage area. We use the sale as a chance to deep clean, so any work or materials not in your personal space may be cleared.
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Deadline to bring in your work: by 7pm on Thursday 27th November.
Late work may only be displayed in your personal space. -
Not around before the sale? Leave clearly labelled instructions with your work to identify what’s for sale vs what’s to be kept in storage.
Promotion
The Kiln Rooms will promote the sale via:
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Social media
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Email newsletters
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Press outlets
But we need your help too!
Please take photos and make content—we’re happy to re-share your posts.
If you’d like to be added to our members page, email phoebepw@thekilnrooms.com with:
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1 square image of your work
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A link to your website or ceramics-focused social profile
👉 View the Members Page
Sales, Payment & Pricing
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Every piece must be labelled with your name (initial + surname) and price. Stickers provided.
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Any additional blurbs or contact info should be displayed in your storage area.
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All sales must go through the front desk.
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You’ll receive an email the week after the sale with payment details. We’ll ask for your bank info to complete a BACs transfer.
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As with all sales, we can’t rule out theft – please be vigilant, and we recommend keeping a written record of what you put in the sale.
*We reserve the right to remove undervalued work that doesn’t align with our pricing guidelines. Pricing consistency is important across the studios. If you’re unsure, ask a staff member and remember not to undersell yourself!
Extra info
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- We provide stickers, biodegradable bubble wrap, paper bags, and wrapping paper.
- Free drinks for members and staff on Friday’s Opening Night!
- The event is family and dog friendly
The Kiln Rooms is not responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of work or personal items.
Pricing Guide
| Price Range | Examples |
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| £10–£20 | Small gifting items (badges, Xmas 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 your work — ask if you’re unsure!
Need advice? Don’t hesitate to ask staff for guidance on pricing or display.
