Saturday Spotlight | Jessica Thorn Porcelain plates that celebrate food, community & the freedom of making — playful, tactile, and unbound by rules. buff.ly/6mvAM2g #Ceramics #Porcelain #ArtExhibition #LondonArt

Jitka Palmer’s expressive ceramics are inspired by stories, human gestures, and the rhythms of music, dance, theatre, and poetry. Shop the new collection here buff.ly/ktTzm1g #Ceramics #FigurativeArt #ExpressiveArt #LondonArt @craftpotters

New from Anja Lubach: black porcelain works with blue glaze. Faces from religious figurines, layered clay, and skulls explore idealism, fragility & fear. buff.ly/9IRS7dD #Ceramics #ArtExhibition #LondonArt

"I am inspired by the world around me, searching out the patterns and rhythms of the natural and man-made environment." Katie Braida draws inspiration from the patterns + rhythms of the world around her — translating them into texture, colour & form. buff.ly/rDMD56I #Ceramics #ContemporaryCraft

"My work takes references from my love of a Japanese aesthetic. Teapots and moon jars speak to me as symbols of community and ritual." Tricia Thom New porcelain jars explore balance, translucency & bold brushwork buff.ly/lbrJk5e #Ceramics #Porcelain #ArtExhibition #LondonArt

Missed the preview? Catch a glimpse of The Liner, the Rigger and the Sword | Ant & Di Edmonds — now showing at Contemporary Ceramics, London until 11 Oct 2025. #Ceramics #ArtExhibition #LondonArt Discover more here buff.ly/JNreXom

"It is Di whose amazing talents bear the main responsibility in transferring the patterns onto the surface of our pots. Her patience, precision and eyesight are remarkable" @ceramicreview Now open, The Liner, the Rigger and the Sword | Ant and Di Edmonds until 11th Oct 25 buff.ly/JNreXom

"Pattern and form and their interplay are at the heart of what we strive for, that is what we discuss together." @tyddpottery @ceramicreview Join us tonight at Contemporary Ceramics, 6–8pm for the preview of The Liner, the Rigger and the Sword | Ant & Di Edmonds. Meet the artists in the gallery.

"Recently we have dispensed with the potters wheel and now concentrate on making hand-built vessels which we decorate with geometric and other repeat patterns." @tyddpottery Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, Wed 17 Sept, 6–8pm - meet the artists and explore the work on display. buff.ly/JNreXom

Getting ready for The Liner, the Rigger and the Sword | Ant & Di Edmonds Preview: Wed 17 Sept, 6–8pm Opens: Thu 18 Sept at Contemporary Ceramics, London Meet the artists + see the work early! buff.ly/JNreXom #ArtExhibition #Ceramics #LondonArt

“I bring into my ceramic work the same creative process which lies behind improvisation in music: the spontaneity and intuitive ‘free-ness of the moment of creation and the search of the ‘Perfect Imperfection'” Marcio Mattos New work at Contemporary Ceramics: Marcio Mattos buff.ly/ozf8ZjC

“My wax-resist pieces involve combinations of shiny, matt and semi-matt glazes built up in layers to create their textural surfaces during firing. Wax is used to isolate areas during glaze application.” - Peter Beard New work at Contemporary Ceramics: Peter Beard buff.ly/aSNd0NT

Now Open Online | Walter Keeler | New Work Walter Keeler’s delightful Thorned Jugs blend art and function. With their playful forms and striking glazes, these jugs bring movement and personality to any space. Shop the exhibition via the link buff.ly/tmlIEoz #WalterKeeler #Ceramics #Pottery

NEW WORK | WALTER KEELER Preview: Wed 20 Aug, 6–8pm Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell Street, London A major new solo show from Walter Keeler — playful, powerful, and rooted in his love of pots from the past. On view until 13 Sept. Works online from 21 Aug. buff.ly/zLB3N4e

Preparations are underway for Walter Keeler | New Work, opening 21 Aug 2025 at Contemporary Ceramics. Preview Evening: 20 Aug, 6–8pm. From timeless vessels to experimental forms, Keeler’s work bridges tradition and innovation. Discover more here buff.ly/tmlIEoz Q

Saturday Spotlight | Lowri Davies “My early work focused on documenting a disappearing way of life, and traces of this still emerge in my pieces today. I use industrial processes on a small scale, echoing the ceramics that once filled my Nain’s home.” Lowri Davies buff.ly/jawzuAP

New from Jo Davies at Contemporary Ceramics — a wheel-thrown porcelain carafe in satin crackle glaze, with gold leaf detail. Each piece carries the maker’s touch and the joy of shaping clay. buff.ly/GENAPbz #Ceramics #Art #JoDavies

Final days to see Patricia Shone’s On The Rocks. "I have been trying to disrupt the balance by deliberately breaking and damaging some work at all stages of the process – it’s harder than I imagined” Patricia Shone Powerful, tactile works on display until this weekend. #Art #Ceramics #Exhibition

"Essentially I see my pots as containers of distilled thoughts, moments arrested in time expressing the narratives of their own making – objects of contemplation."- Duncan Ayscough Duncan Ayscough’s vessels balance form, surface, and quiet stories. Now at Contemporary Ceramics - buff.ly/X6UCv6o

Contemporary Ceramics are delighted to present Walter Keeler: New Work. Join us for the preview evening, Weds 20 August, 6–8pm, to experience his exceptional salt glaze pottery—where tradition meets bold creativity. “I hope my pottery brings with its seriousness, some humour and sensual pleasure”

“I try to encourage longevity. I want people to fall in love with my pieces rather than have a brief affair with them” - Emma Lacey Handmade to be held, lived with, and loved — Emma Lacey’s ceramics connect maker to user in every curve and glaze. Now at Contemporary Ceramics buff.ly/IMWv3Jt

New at Contemporary Ceramics: Ken & Valerie Shelton. ⠀ Wheel-thrown by Ken, painted by Valerie — each piece is a quiet conversation between form and colour. Flowing brushstrokes, and soft, layered glazes. ⠀ Grounded in decades of craft, these bowls feel both timeless and alive. ⠀ buff.ly/JsYxsjA

New at Contemporary Ceramics: Lesley McShea Wheel-thrown vessels where vivid glazes spill over raw, textured clay — a meeting of earthy and bold. Shaped by her Australian roots and inspired by ancient artefacts, garden ornaments, and architectural detail, Lesley’s work feels timeless.

New at Contemporary Ceramics: Yo Thom Indigo skies, weathered stone, and stitched cloth — Yo’s ceramics blend Japanese folk textiles with the quiet beauty of rural Dorset. Formed slowly by hand, each piece carries the rhythm of traditional craft. Timeless, tactile, and made to be lived with.

New Contemporary Ceramics: Linda Chew From childhood memories of blue-and-white Willow Pattern plates to the hum of sewing machines, Linda’s work carries the feel of textiles, stitching, and quiet beauty. Each piece shaped by fabric patterns, time in her allotment, and a love of subtle textures.

New work from @ali.tomlin “Anything is potential, found or seen.” Ali’s ceramics explore how a single mark or line can shift everything. Repeating familiar forms, she brings variation through surface and gesture—each piece unique, yet part of a quiet, cohesive family.

Sunday Read: In Conversation with Patricia Shone As part of her exhibition, On The Rocks, Patricia shares the inspiration, process, and techniques behind her striking ceramic forms. Read the full conversation here buff.ly/XH2ChHC #SundayRead #Ceramics #OnTheRocks #ArtistInterview

Saturday Spotlight:Rachel Foxwell Subtle at first glance, Rachel’s ceramic pieces reveal layered colour, light, and landscape-inspired marks. A blend of craft, innovation, and abstract expression. Now available in-store + online buff.ly/UiJSWsE #ceramics #artspotlight #RachelFoxwell

Hand-built in the Forest of Dean, David Allnatt's textured forms are inspired by nature’s slow transformations—weathering, erosion, and the sun’s bleaching heat. Each piece is made using traditional techniques and finished with dry matt glazes for a striking, organic feel. buff.ly/bbaoeet

"I used to think that I was aiming for the perfect balance, but I realise that my perception of ‘balance’ changes daily and depends on how I’m feeling (emotionally, physically & mentally)" Patricia Shone On the Rocks at Contemporary Ceramics until 16th Aug Full interview available this weekend.

Excited to be showing new work by Loretta Braganza — refined forms, rich surfaces, and quiet intensity. Discover more here buff.ly/uidb5Y9 #LorettaBraganza #ContemporaryArt #CollectorsArt #Sculpture

Featured Artist: Jack Hardie Jack blends ceramic tradition with digital innovation, using a self-built 3D printer to create porcelain forms inspired by nature, maths, and growth patterns. buff.ly/Uu85meX #JackHardie #OnTheRocks #ContemporaryCeramics #3DCeramics #ArtAndScience

To coincide with ON THE ROCKS by Patricia Shone, we’re featuring makers whose work explores material, and abstraction. “Form is at the root of my work — shape and surface suggest biomorphic, molecular, or topographical references. I enjoy the ambiguity that abstraction provokes.” Martin Pearce

ON THE ROCKS—now open Ceramics by Patricia Shone Contemporary Ceramics & online Clay is shaped by millennia of erosion and firing replicates the same elemental forces that formed our world. These vessels speak of weathering, human traces, and the quiet tension between container and contents

ON THE ROCKS Preview tonight Ceramics by Patricia Shone Contemporary Ceramics, London 6–8pm “I am looking for the points of contact and balance between the maker and the material, neither having mastery over the other.” buff.ly/NAOQVjB Exhibition runs to 16 Aug|Online from 24 July

ON THE ROCKS by Patricia Shone “My work grew in isolation — in place and process. Feeling small before monumental nature is a feeling I cherish, surrendering to love for life.” Ceramics shaped by Skye’s raw landscape. Preview: 23 July, 6–8pm @ Contemporary Ceramics, London Online from 24 July

ON THE ROCKS—new ceramic works by Patricia Shone Textured forms shaped by Skye’s raw geology and human trace. Contemporary Ceramics, London Preview: 23 July, 6–8pm Online from 24 July | Runs to 16 Aug Evoking erosion, tension, and timeless landscape. #PatriciaShone #OnTheRocksExhibition #Ceramics

ON THE ROCKS – new ceramics by Patricia Shone Contemporary Ceramics, London Preview: Wed 23 July, 6–8pm Textured forms shaped by the rugged Scottish landscape. Inner life meets raw earth. Exhibition runs through 16 Aug. Online from 24 July. #PatriciaShone #Ceramics #ArtExhibition

Everyone’s journey into clay is different, and it shapes their work “At 18, a week on the potter’s wheel with Colin Pearson set my destiny.” – Richard Phethean “I’ve always been a potter, but also enjoyed painting and life drawing… only potting as formal training.” – Paul Jackson buff.ly/dmctEyI

“For this exhibition, I’ve focused on my favourite making and decorating techniques while exploring new ways to bring attention to the relationship between surface and form.” – Paul Jackson Paul brings fresh energy to his ceramic practice. Discover more here buff.ly/dmctEyI

Richard Phethean brings something fresh to the studio — large-scale slab pieces made with a newly added slab-roller, allowing him to explore 2D ceramic surfaces alongside his signature thrown and assembled forms. His latest work is now on show in our current exhibition buff.ly/dmctEyI

New on our stories page. We caught up with Richard Phethean and Paul Jackson to chat about their latest ceramic work — process, inspiration, and what’s fresh in the current show. Part of our exhibition Richard Phethean and Paul Jackson | New Work. Read here buff.ly/ka8xNGW

EXHIBITION PREVIEW TONIGHT Paul Jackson & Richard Phethean: New Work Wed 25 June, 6–8pm Contemporary Ceramics, London Two master potters with distinct styles in clay. Meet the artists and see new work before the official opening on 26 June. buff.ly/oZEYkId #Ceramics #StudioPottery #ArtExhibition

EXHIBITION Paul Jackson & Richard Phethean: New Work 26 Jun – 19 Jul 2025 Contemporary Ceramics, London Preview: Wed 25 Jun, 6–8pm - Two master potters. Bold forms. Painterly surfaces. Join us this Wednesday, meet the artists and see the work early. buff.ly/oZEYkId #Ceramics #StudioPottery

UPCOMING EXHIBITION Paul Jackson & Richard Phethean: New Work 26 June – 19 July 2025 Contemporary Ceramics, London Preview: Wed 25 June, 6–8pm Two leading potters, two bold voices in clay. Join us to meet the artists + see the work early. Discover more here buff.ly/oZEYkId

☀️ A splash of warm summer sunshine “I like the warmth and brightness of earthenware, the clay is thrown soft and altered or formed from soft slabs, it is then scratched, cut and marked and brushed in layers with pigment, slip, oxides, and glaze.” Barry Stedman Discover more here buff.ly/JAZhJMV

Bright sunshine yellows compliment soft pinks as we celebrate colour with Emily Stubbs. "Through my work I explore the playful relationship between form and surface decoration. Drawing inspiration from my 2D paper collages and sketches I translate this process into clay" buff.ly/HwW3F3p

Sunday Read - Irena Sibrijns | New Slipware "One of the challenges in the way I decorate is that decoration has to follow shape and vice versa. I am a maximalist and sometimes find it hard to know when to stop with decorating a piece. " Irena Sibrijns Read the full story here buff.ly/gbVhbw4

Celebrating Colour Jaeeun Kim's vases tell the story of her journey back home, inspired by a drawing method used in art therapy called House-Tree-Person (HTP). Each vase holds its own story, connecting past memories to the idea of home. Discover more here buff.ly/ueV00Gd

"Over the years my commitment towards making functional pieces has remained solid. I feel very strongly that the objects we use in our daily life are immensely important. " Irena Sibrijns Read the full story here buff.ly/gbVhbw4