Published: Tuesday, 18th March 2025
The hugely popular Ceramic Makers’ Market is returning to Gladstone Pottery Museum this weekend.
Over 60 local and national ceramic makers will be attending the event, which is taking place on Saturday 22 March, as well as past contestants from the hit television show The Great Pottery Throw Down.
Potters including Jonathan Jolly, Steve Brown and Natalie Simms from the latest series of the popular Channel Four show will be there on the day alongside local pottery firms Burslem Pottery and Scruffy Little Herbert.
There will be a wide variety of stalls offering bespoke works of art for sale – from traditional works to abstract pieces – all made of clay.
Councillor Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “We have held a number of Ceramic Makers’ Market events at Gladstone over the years and they are always extremely popular.
“The market is a fantastic event for aspiring potters, Great Pottery Thrown Down fans or anyone who has an interest in ceramics.
“Our Centenary year is in full swing right now so what better way to showcase our brilliant city than with an event that celebrates all things pottery.”
The Ceramic Makers’ Market will run from 11am to 4pm. Entry is free and advance booking is not required.
Visitors to Gladstone Pottery Museum will also be able to view the special Great Pottery Throw Down exhibition, which opened earlier this month as part of the city’s Centenary celebrations.
The display features the six bird baths the potters were challenged to create in episode seven of the show which each reflect the area’s rich industrial heritage, vibrant green spaces and historic waterways.
For more information about what’s on at Gladstone Pottery Museum, visit www.stokemuseums.org.uk/gpm
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