Over 60 ceramic artists from across the UK will attend the Ceramic Makers' Market at the Gladstone Pottery Museum in Longton as part of Stoke-on-Trent's 100th anniversary programme. The event on Saturday will feature tableware, tiles, sculpture and studio art, with former The Great Pottery Throw Down contestants Jonathan Jolly and Dan Sandham among the exhibitors. It forms part of a wider series of events that includes the free two-day Legacy and Continuity symposium on 21–22 November, celebrating the city's pottery heritage and new generation of makers.
Over 60 Ceramic Artists to Showcase Work at Gladstone Pottery Museum for Stoke-on-Trent Centenary
Over 60 ceramic artists from across the UK will attend the Ceramic Makers' Market at the Gladstone Pottery Museum in Longton as part of Stoke-on-Trent's 100th anniversary programme. The event on Saturday will feature tableware, tiles, sculpture and studio art, with former The Great Pottery Throw Down contestants Jonathan Jolly and Dan Sandham among the exhibitors. It forms part of a wider series of events that includes the free two-day Legacy and Continuity symposium on 21–22 November, celebrating the city's pottery heritage and new generation of makers.
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Ceramic Makers' Market at Gladstone Pottery Museum
More than 60 ceramic artists from across the UK will gather at the Gladstone Pottery Museum in Longton for the Ceramic Makers' Market, part of Stoke-on-Trent's centenary celebrations.
The market, taking place on Saturday, will offer a wide range of pieces for sale, including tableware, decorative tiles, sculptural work and studio art. Visitors can meet makers, buy unique pieces and learn about contemporary ceramic practice.
The line-up includes local favourites and familiar faces from Channel 4's The Great Pottery Throw Down. Former contestants Jonathan Jolly and Dan Sandham are among those preparing to show and sell their work, the council said.
Part of a wider centenary programme
The market forms one element of a broader programme celebrating Stoke-on-Trent's ceramics industry — past, present and future. A highlighted event is Legacy and Continuity: International Ceramic Symposium, a free two-day gathering on 21–22 November at Stoke Town Hall and the Spode Museum.
“It brings together the incredible talent that has always made Stoke-on-Trent a centre for ceramics, while shining a light on the next generation of makers,” said council leader Jane Ashworth. Events like this, she added, showcase the skill, creativity and innovation that continue to thrive in the city.
King George V declared Stoke-on-Trent a city on 5 June 1925 in recognition of the area's long-standing contribution to the pottery industry — an anniversary the city is marking with exhibitions, markets and public events.
For visitors: the market is hosted at the Gladstone Pottery Museum in Longton. Entry details, times and any admission information are available via Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the museum's official channels.