Gladstone Pottery Museum to host Ceramic Makers Market
Gladstone Pottery Museum will throw open its doors for free this December as it welcomes back its popular Ceramic Makers Market for the fourth year.
Taking place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December, the event will bring together more than 60 ceramic artists and makers from across the UK, including familiar faces from Channel 4’s The Great Pottery Throw Down.
Series 9 contestants Bill Rolls and Elham Hessavi are among those confirmed for this year’s market, where visitors will have the chance to meet makers and buy handmade ceramics directly from some of the industry’s most talented artists.
The event will showcase a wide variety of work, from tableware and tiles to sculpture and studio ceramics. Alongside local artists, makers from across the country, including Surrey-based EpsomPots, will also be attending.
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Visitors can browse the market while exploring the museum’s historic collections and buildings.
As Gladstone is normally closed to the public between 26 October and 2 January, the Ceramic Makers’ Market offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the museum during its winter closure, with free admission for all visitors.
Councillor Sarah Hill, cabinet member for finance, anti-poverty, governance and corporate services at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “The Ceramic Makers Market is one of our most popular events, and it’s great to welcome it back for another two-day event as it returns for its fourth year.
“Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramics industry made the city famous across the world and the market is an opportunity to celebrate the makers who continue that tradition today.
“With more than 60 ceramic artists exhibiting, visitors can browse and buy work directly from makers and take the opportunity to visit Gladstone for free.
“It’s also great to welcome former contestants from The Great Pottery Throw Down, giving visitors the chance to see work from ceramicists they may recognise from TV.”
The museum and market will be open from 11am to 4pm on both days.
