Can’t wait to open our doors for Ceramics South East 2026! It’s looking to be a fantastic line-up of ceramic artists and potters all based in either Kent, Sussex or Surrey.
We will be introducing you to all our exhibitors over the coming weeks but in the meantime, here’s a little peek.
Featuring:
@cchceramics@emilydoranpottery@birgitunderwoodceramics@h_ceramics
In this five-week course, venture beyond the basics and grow your confidence with throwing.
This course is ideal for anyone who has learnt the basics of centering and throwing a cylinder and who wishes to broaden their skills and improve. Particularly suitable as a follow-up for anyone who has attended one of our Beginner Throwing courses.
We will concentrate on improving clay prep, throwing and trimming skills, work on consistency, repeating shapes and gaining confidence.
This course is led by Tim Fluck, and runs on consecutive Fridays for 3 hours each session.
@tim_fluck_ceramics
Course Dates: 12th June to 10th July 2026
For more info and to book please head to our website theclay.studio - link in bio.
See you there!
Did you know A.A Milne’s Hundred Acre Wood and Pooh Sticks Bridge are just a couple of miles from our doorstep? We are all very fond of the much-loved and very wise Winnie the Pooh, so to join in with the centenary celebrations, we are hosting these family friendly sessions.
A simple project to make your own lovable bear, suitable for accompanied children 7+, parents and grandchildren too!
The workshops take place on Saturday 20th June, choose from the morning or afternoon session.
Family group discounts available.
Please visit theclay.studio website for more info and booking, link in bio. 🧸
#winniethepooh
Next in our My Clay Story series is Mandy Shaw from @consideredclay
Mandy talks us through her time at the studio, her favourite pieces and her upcoming exhibition at @ceramics.south.east
Fun and games with glazing in our Monday morning class! Here’s Lara assisting Claire with glazing using a syringe, quite hilarious to do but wow, what fabulous results! Watch to the end for the big reveal.
What better way to spend a Sunday morning than by carving clay! Our Kurinuki Workshop is on Sunday morning 12th July and is led by Helen Ashton @helen.ceramics
Beginners and more experienced potters are equally welcome. Come and whittle a slab of clay and forget about the world for a few hours. 😌
To find out more and to book head over to our website theclay.studio - link in bio. See you soon.
#kurinukitechnique #whatsoninsussex
With less than four weeks to go we are busy behind the scenes getting everything ready for Ceramics South East 2026.
From today, we are spotlighting a exhibitor a day in the lead-up to the event on our @ceramics.south.east grid, so please pop and have a look and follow the account to keep up to date.
Three more potters joining us this year are:
@alma.boyes@consideredclay@lil_dude_studio
If you haven’t visited before CSE is held at The Clay Studio and neighbouring Barnsgate Barn on the Barnsgate estate, just off the Uckfield Road (A26) between Crowborough and Uckfield.
#ceramicsevent #whatsoninsussex
Was an absolute pleasure to have Kate @katesemple with us on Saturday, leading the workshop Three Bottles: A Still Life.
Lovely atmosphere in the studio with our keen learners getting in the zone sketching out, then making their chosen shapes. So interesting to see the variety and interplay between each person’s trio.
Looking forward to seeing them all once fired and glazed.
From bears to birds, including the tiniest birdbath in the world (probably), plus a rather handsome rhino. Fabulous creatures by our creative potters! What’s not to love!
We have some fab Workshops lined up before the Summer break. From the fire and sizzle of Raku 🔥, to the meditative craft of Willow Basketry 🧺, there is something for all skill levels, ages and tastes!
Have you been to one of these before or are you planning to come?
Let us know which one!
Raku 🔥
Bear 🐻
Saggar ❤️🩹
Summer 😎
Kurinuki ⚒️
Basketry 🧺
Swipe to see more details on each workshop.
To book, scan the QR codes or simply head to theclay.studio/calendar - link in bio.
