Fired and Inspired Pottery Festival

18/08/2026

EXCITED- can you guess?

18/08/2026

Putting on a huge pottery festival is not easy and we couldn't do it without support

We'd like to give a huge shout out to Cromartie Hobbycraft Potclays Ltd. and Sedgefield Pottery Supplies and say 'Thank You' for your help in getting the Fired & Inspired Festival up and running.

We are delighted that Cromartie HobbycraftCromartie Hobbycraft & Sedgefield Pottery SuppliesSedgefield Pottery Supplies will be at the festival too so make sure you pop by their stands and stock up on your supplies.

18/08/2026

GENERAL ENTRY TICKETS INCLUDE:
ENTRY INTO THE EXHBIT TO BUY SOME POTS
FREE DEMOS/HAVE A GO - pinch pot pumpkin, worry stones, stampers
WATCH OR TRY RAKU (paid on the day)
WATCH OR TRY POTTERY WHEEL (paid on the day)
MAGNET PAINTING FOR DONATION
POTTERY PAINTING (paid on the day)

Pixie Pots Ltd is also offering a firing service - so don't worry if you don't have a kiln!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fired-and-inspired-pottery-festival-tickets-1998083683083

You can now buy the general entry tickets on both days- only do this if you have not booked into a workshop or Pottery Camp as your entry to the weekend is included!
(some have already sold- very excited!)

The UK’s newest pottery festival bringing together artists, educators & pottery lovers.

17/08/2026

Learn a new way of decorating ceramics where you dont need a kiln and make a fabulous Mr Toad ornament as you do it!
Join Wendy & Sue to learn how to use Fashenhues stains to create a beautiful ornament for your home or garden and take it away with you on the day.
Find out more or book your place here:

10am - 12pmSaturday 26th September 2026as part of Fired & Inspired Pottery Festival, YARM Join Wendy & Sue of The Creative Chicken to discover the art or bisque staining. During this 1 1/2 - 2 hour workshop you will learn how to use Fashenhues stains to create a fabulous Mr Toad sitting on a...

17/08/2026

We are thrilled that the Artist Collective Roseberry Ceramic group will be joining us.

17/08/2026

We are absoloutely thrilled to be welcoming Sno Ceramics to the festival. She has the most amazing glaze combinations, you won't leave her stall empty handed- they are too hard to resist!

17/08/2026

More food- all local vendors!
We will have Moments Café from Barnard Castle, Bakes and Treats from Great Ayton and Par and Patty onsite. Excited? We are!

16/08/2026

EXCITING- ADVANCE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR GENERAL ENTRY!
If you haven't booked a workshop or Pottery Camp - you can now buy advance tickets to get into the festival - these will guarantee your entry and free parking -
BUT please do not buy these tix if you have already booked a workshop or pottery camp as you get entry included!

The UK’s newest pottery festival bringing together artists, educators & pottery lovers.

16/08/2026

Yes!! Jess is now taking bookings!

We are beyond excited to have Clayshare founder Jessica Putnam-Phillips (and Kevin!) hosting workshops at our pottery festival in September.

This is the first time Jess has run her workshops here in the UK so you really want to be able to say 'I was there!'.

You can book all of Jess's workshops online here but be quick, they are going to go fast!

https://claysharemarket.com/collections/in-person-event-tickets

15/08/2026

Who doesn't love a Green Man?
At The Creative Chicken's Bisque Staining Workshop you can create your very own wall hnaging Green Man to take home with you on the day.
Wendy & Sue will show you how to prepare your bisque then paint it using Fashenhues bisque stains before sealing it for you so you can take it away.
Book your place or find out more here:

10am - 12.00pmSunday 27th September 2026as part of Fired & Inspired Pottery Festival, YARM Join Wendy & Sue of The Creative Chicken to discover the art or bisque staining. During this 1 1/2 - 2 hour workshop you will learn how to use Fashenhues stains to create a stunning Green Man wall plaq...