Contemporary Ceramics

Contemporary Ceramics Contemporary Ceramics is the leading gallery for British studio ceramics.
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Contemporary Ceramics Centre is a retail gallery showcasing the best of British studio ceramics. Situated opposite the British Museum, the gallery has an annual exhibition program featuring national and international artists. With a regularly changing display, it is always possible to see and buy a wide range of work from functional tableware to individual collector's pieces.

Elevate your morning drink with a Loire Large Mug  by Jane Cox.The design of this earthenware mug is inspired by Jane’s ...
23/01/2025

Elevate your morning drink with a Loire Large Mug by Jane Cox.

The design of this earthenware mug is inspired by Jane’s time living in France and the colours and patterns she encountered there. The energetic brushwork combined with the textured tones of the glaze evokes the rhythms and dynamism of nature in motion.

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22/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Emily Stubbs

"Through my work I explore the playful relationship between form and surface decoration."

Each vessel focuses on a colour, with intuitive brush strokes and mark making leading the eye around each piece. Textures, patterns, and shapes taken from wallpapers and clothing evoke feelings of nostalgia, while bold colour, strong line, and intuitive mark-making, tell snippets of a story.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau.

Images: Emily Stubbs.

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Elevate your morning drink with a hand made mug by Francis Lloyd-Jones.Wheel-thrown in a stoneware clay and fired with a...
21/01/2025

Elevate your morning drink with a hand made mug by Francis Lloyd-Jones.

Wheel-thrown in a stoneware clay and fired with a celadon glaze, this Tall Mug by Francis Lloyd-Jones features a muted palette of glazes.

Francis makes quiet domestic objects made for use. They are all thrown and sometimes altered but all seek a balance between looseness and definition. All work is reduction fired with salt glaze becoming the main firing method for his desired surfaces.

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UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
19/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Sarah Villeneau

“Working intuitively with the clay allows me to create objects that appear alive with the body’s pulsating rhythms.” Sarah Villeneau

"Some pieces are interactive with wires that can be plucked, and whistles that can be removed and played. I am currently looking at increasing the scale of the pieces and exploring ways of joining sections post - firing to make this more manageable."

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Images - Sarah Villeneau

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
18/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Angela Verdon

“The structure, balance and purity of form, combined with the strength of the material produces their quiet but powerful emotional impact.”

Angela Verdon makes enclosed abstract sculptural forms from cast bone china and
porcelain, investigating organic contours, contrasting hard edges and the consequent
tension between the two.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Images - Angela Verdon

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
17/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Malory Tate

“My love of objects comes from the act of elevating simple gestures into extravagant
experiences that go beyond the ordinary.”

Malory Tate makes one of a kind sculptural vessels inspired by ceramics of the 17th and 18th Century. Reflective of the artistic movements of these time periods, Malory’s work is a contemporary interpretation of objects that focus on extravagance and specificity. More often than not, Malory pieces are designed to hold flowers. Either to create a unique display in a grand arrangement or a piece to highlight a single bloom.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Portrait - Layton Thompson
Image - Malory Tate

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
16/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Tarragon Smith

“Pots themselves are resonant of anthropomorphic metaphor and as such I treat each cup or jar I make as an individual, worthy of sympathy and care.”

Tarragon Smith admires the propensity of pottery and its traditions to be moved from one place or culture to another, carrying with it commodities, aesthetics, and ideas. He uses decorative motifs such as waves and water as a means of expressing his interest in migrating people. Water has come to remind him of his own emigration from Canada to the UK.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Images - Tarragon Smith

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
15/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Carol Sinclair

“I want my work to celebrate the natural environment and remind us to take better care of the world we inhabit“

Carol Sinclair makes one-off sculptural vessels and installations inspired by people and places, and in response to specific themes or topics. Sustainability is an important aspect of her work and she often incorporates motifs from the natural world into her pieces to stimulate conversations about the environment.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Portrait © Carol Sinclair
Image © Shannon Tofts

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
14/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing SaeRi Seo

"In essence, my work is an exploration of personal growth, self-discovery, and the inherent beauty that arises from the process of healing.’"

"Through my art, I seek to communicate the complex emotions, struggles, and aspirations that emerge from my journey. By incorporating traditional Korean ceramics, I connect with my cultural heritage, infusing it with contemporary narratives. This fusion of past and present serves as a powerful vehicle for storytelling, inviting viewers to explore their own experiences and reflect upon the transformative potential within their lives." SaeRi Seo

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Portrait © Jerry Photo
Image: Dee Honeybun

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
13/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Rachel Peters

“The focus of my work is form and texture. Beautiful shapes that hold their own, without the need for decoration.”

Rachel Peters makes hand-built vessels and sculptures through methodical and meditative coiling. Influenced by the simplicity and craftsmanship of Danish design Rachel enjoys the harmony of natural soft forms, biomorphic rounded shapes, and calm colour.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Images - Rachel Peters

Craft Potters Association

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
12/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Ulla Mead

“My bottle shapes have been described as timeless, primaeval or other-worldly”

Ulla Mead makes pots that are a playful take on classic container forms, particularly bottles. Many of these shapes have an animated, almost human air about them and many appear to be communicating with each other when placed together in groups.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Images - Ulla Mead

Craft Potters Association

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
11/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Derek Matthews

"I like to view my work as artefacts or relics retrieved from a place that may…. or may not have existed."

Derek Matthews ceramic figures originate from narratives that are either imagined, half remembered, carefully researched or commissioned. His love of whimsy, folk art, religious and tribal art as well as his background as an illustrator all influence the creation of his constructed earthenware figures.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Images - Derek Matthews

Craft Potters Association

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
10/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Juliet Macleod

“A lifetime of coastal memories retold on porcelain.”

Climate change, coastal erosion, and marine litter, influence Juliet's work. She repurposes shoreline waste such as metal, plastic, and rope into handmade tools for abstract mark-making. These tools are used to generate painterly, unique marks and repeating abstract patterns that reference specific coastal landscapes and the effects of changing weather and light.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Portrait - Ben Boswell
Image - Shannon Tofts

Craft Potters Association

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
09/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Jack Hardie

“The mixture of control with a degree of randomness feels surprisingly similar to working on the wheel”

Jack Hardie has worked with clay since his early 20s and over the decades has absorbed an understanding of ceramic tradition. As Jack explains, "My designs combine hand-drawn elements with mathematical curves and semi-random 'noise'. I am interested in Nature's growth processes which often build-up layer by layer like a 3D print. I like the way natural curves emerge where two surfaces intersect."

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Images - Jack Hardie

Craft Potters Association

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
08/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Gaby Guz

“Making pots in this way, nurtures both the scientist and the artist in me.”

Gaby Guz has developed her own method of saggar firing which allows her to have more control over the surface decoration. Gaby borrows patterns from mathematics, nature and art as starting points for her designs. Her chosen method of firing produces a palette of earthy sienna, ochre and umber.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau



Images - Gaby Guz

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
07/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Sharon Griffin

“I approach the clay as a fine artist; Using clay and all of its glorious ancient processes, fire, water, earth, gives my work much more depth of expression than a painting.”

With playful marks dancing around the features of each of her figures, Sharon Griffin suggests that her ceramic sculptures are living beings rather than still ornaments. Using the clay as an artistic medium Sharon’s work explores wider humanitarian issues including psychology, connectivity and healing.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Portrait © Sharon Griffin
Image © Sharon Griffin

Craft Potters Association

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association6th February - 1st March 2025Contemporary Ceramics, 63...
06/01/2025

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | New Members of the Craft Potters Association
6th February - 1st March 2025
Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BF

Introducing Toni De Jesus

“A fusion of coil building and levels of flux cause each form to oscillate, as if in response to attempts at fixed definition.”

Toni De Jesus is fascinated with duality and juxtaposition. His porcelain and terracotta vessels occupy the space between function and non-function, tradition and breaking with tradition, craftsmanship-based art and idea-based art.

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, on Wednesday 5th February, 6 - 8pm for the exhibition preview. This is an exciting opportunity to take an early look at the works on display and to meet the artists.

With Kay Aplin, Mark Dally, Toni De Jesus, Sharon Griffin, Gaby Guz, Jack Hardie, Juliet Macleod, Derek Matthews, Ulla Mead, Rachel Peters, SaeRi Sao, Carol Sinclair, Tarragon Smith, Emily Stubbs, Malory Tate, Angela Verdon & Sarah Villeneau

Craft Potters Association

Portrait Toni De Jesus
Image Toni De Jesus

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