The Ceramic House

The Ceramic House The Ceramic House is the creation of architectural ceramicist J Kay Aplin. It is an evolving personal Plus a lovely warm welcome.

Showcase of Architectural Ceramics and Glass
J Kay Aplin undertakes private commissions for interiors and gardens including bespoke tiled kitchens and bathrooms, fireplaces, wall features, seating, flooring, steps and stained glass panels. Visits to The Ceramic House can be arranged by appointment to discuss ideas or inspiration for artistic applications for your domestic or commercial space. Cont

emporary Ceramics Gallery
Each May, as part of Artists Open Houses during the Brighton Festival, The Ceramic House opens to the public when Kay invites a selection of leading ceramic artists to display their work in the context of her own installations, offering a unique overview of contemporary ceramic practice. Accommodation
The Ceramic House offers unique accommodation available through www.airbnb.com. Events
The Ceramic House is a venue for pop-up arts/entertainment events. VISITORS’ COMMENTS
'The best house I have ever stepped inside. More than just tiles and ceramics, a brilliant coherent gallery'
‘I’ve never seen ceramics like this before. Whole new worlds of wonder’‘Really beautiful – and often quite subversive and unexpected breadth of work (and productivity) is both breath-taking and inspiring.’ ‘Jaw-droppingly amazing!’
'Superb, whole house is an artwork.''A fabulous display that spills out of the house and takes over every crevice. What more can you ask for?'
'Every room has a wow factor.'

Talk this Friday!  Seramik sanatçısı Kay Aplin, British Council – Connections Through Culture Programı desteğiyle araştı...
08/04/2026

Talk this Friday! Seramik sanatçısı Kay Aplin, British Council – Connections Through Culture Programı desteğiyle araştırma yapmak üzere Çanakkale’de. Kentin kültürel, doğal ve tarihsel dokusuna odaklanan bu süreçte Aplin, mekanla kurduğu ilişkiyi seramik aracılığıyla yeniden düşünmeye ve üretmeye yöneliyor.

10 Nisan Cuma günü StudioMAHAL’de gerçekleşecek sanatçı sunumunda, Kay Aplin seramik pratiğini, malzeme ile ilişkisini ve farklı coğrafyalarda yürüttüğü mekan-odaklı çalışmalarını paylaşacak.

Brighton, Birleşik Krallık’ta yaşayan Kay Aplin, üretimlerinde malzeme, çevre ve kültürel bağlam arasındaki ilişkilere odaklanıyor; çoğunlukla mekâna özgü araştırmalara dayanan pratiğiyle, bulunduğu yerin tarihine ve dokusuna yanıt veren işler üretiyor.

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Ceramic artist Kay Aplin is in Çanakkale to conduct research with the support of the British Council – Connections Through Culture Programme. During this period, she focuses on the cultural, natural, and historical layers of the city, exploring new ways of engaging with place through ceramic practice.

On Friday, April 10, at StudioMAHAL, Kay Aplin will present her work, sharing insights into her approach to ceramics, her dialogue with material, and her site-responsive projects developed across different contexts.

Based in Brighton, UK, Kay Aplin explores the relationships between material, environment, and cultural context. Her practice often involves site-specific research, resulting in works that respond to the histories and textures of place.

23/03/2026

Another one from the Vlog lockdown archive. Here I present the bamboo bathroom in In Camera Gallery.

25/02/2026

Another one from the archive- presenting Gorseinon wall relief
Low tech filming! This was pre-reels and it was during the first lockdown and part of my lockdown vlog

20/02/2026

Brighton & Hove Named the UK’s Most Creative City!
Brighton & Hove has officially been crowned the UK’s most creative city, outperforming London, Edinburgh and every other major cultural hub in a new Creative City Index.
The research, conducted by Co-space, analysed galleries, theatres, museums, art schools, festivals and creative jobs across major cities to produce an overall Creative City Index score.
Brighton secured a perfect 10/10, driven by its exceptional cultural density. The city boasts the highest number of events (over 1,700), 26 art galleries, and the greatest concentration of theatres per 100,000 residents.

19/02/2026

From the lockdown vlog: utility room
One of my favourite tiled pieces in the house

11/02/2026

From the lockdown Vlog archive: introducing Bolt Court Wall Relief

31/01/2026

From the Lockdown Vlog (when I spent an inordinate amount of time making videos about and explaining the provenance of the tiled features) : BlackBerry Hill Terrace at The Ceramic House

2025 has been a super busy year and 2026 is shaping up to be even fuller with loads of exciting things in the pipeline.B...
24/12/2025

2025 has been a super busy year and 2026 is shaping up to be even fuller with loads of exciting things in the pipeline.

But for now we would simply like to wish you a peaceful festive season with a sprinkling of wonder and magic.

Looking forward to starting a brand new year filled with positivity and hope.

Sending kindness, joy, and love to everyone in our world and feeling thankful to be connected with you.

We look forward to sharing moments of inspiration in the coming year with you.

Season’s Greetings2025 has been a super busy year and 2026 is shaping up to be even fuller with loads of exciting things...
24/12/2025

Season’s Greetings

2025 has been a super busy year and 2026 is shaping up to be even fuller with loads of exciting things in the pipeline.

But for now I would simply like to wish you a peaceful festive season with a sprinkling of wonder and magic.

Looking forward to starting a brand new year filled with positivity and hope.

Sending kindness, joy, and love to everyone in my world and feeling thankful to be connected with you.

I look forward to sharing moments of inspiration in the coming year with you.

Kay

Great to meet  at her closing presentation following her residency .museum beautiful, quiet works focusing on materialit...
14/12/2025

Great to meet at her closing presentation following her residency .museum beautiful, quiet works focusing on materiality and responding to local materials in Mashiko. Ci vediamo in Italia!
Thanks to for introducing me

Fantastic studio visit to the eminent artist Hiromi Itabashi on one of my last days in Tokyo. Thanks for such kindness a...
13/12/2025

Fantastic studio visit to the eminent artist Hiromi Itabashi on one of my last days in Tokyo. Thanks for such kindness and generosity welcoming me into your home (not to mention the multiple offerings of sweets and Japanese teas all presented on the most refined tableware!

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The Ceramic House, 75 Stanmer Villas
Brighton
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