Pottery Festival and NPA Potters Camp
26–27 September 2026, Holdenfields Farm, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9BP
The UK’s newest Pottery Festival bringing artists and pottery lovers together in North Yorkshire.
- Hands-on workshops by three renowned American potters and by local artists
- Over 30 potters exhibiting and selling their work
- “Throwdown” guests
- Demonstrations and talks
- Materials, tools and equipment sales
- Free on-site parking
- food and refreshments available.
Workshops
Headlining from the USA
Jessica Putnam-Phillips is a renowned ceramic artist based in Vermont, USA and founder of ClayShare, a leading online platform for pottery education. Make your own mini baking dish or farmhouse pitcher. Pre-booking on the ClayShare website essential.
Todd Hickerson is a prominent technical support specialist and artist for Mayco Colors. Join Todd for a hands-on ceramic glaze demonstration using Mayco’s latest colours and engobes. Booking for NPA members on JoinIn.
Jeff Rottman is the founder of GR Pottery Forms, Grand Rapids Michigan. Create slab plates and other projects using Jeff’s innovative forming tools. Booking opening soon.
Local Talent Workshops
Cutters for Clay – Decorative Wreath
Join Anna from Cutters for Clay for a fun and creative 2-hour clay workshop. You’ll create your very own clay wreath ready to decorate however you choose. Whether you love flowers, woodland themes, beach vibes, seasonal designs, or something completely unique, you’ll have access to a huge range of specially designed cutters, stamps and silicone moulds to bring your ideas to life. Bring a box to take your creation home. Book with Cutters for Clay.
Mudfox Ceramics – Raku
Developed in 16th century Japan, Raku is a fiery and adventurous method of producing lustrous and wildly unpredictable work of limitless possibilities. Chris from Mudfox Ceramics will be delivering Raku Sessions all weekend. No booking required
Potters Wheel Taster
Join Claude and Louis Frere-Smith for a go on the pottery wheel. No booking required
Creative Chicken – Bisque Staining
Join Wendy and Sue of The Creative Chicken to discover the art of bisque staining. During this 1 1/2 to 2 hour workshop you will learn how to use Fashenhues stains to create a fabulous Mr Toad or Green Man ornament for your home or garden. Once complete, we will seal your project so that it is ready to display as soon as you get home. No firing needed! All tools and materials provided. Just bring your enthusiasm and try a new technique
Mr Toad, Saturday 26th September, 10am to 12 noon, £45. Book with Creative Chicken
Green Man, 27th September, 10am to 12 noon, £45. Book with Creative Chicken
Pixie Pots – Tile Workshops
More details soon.
Trade Stands
Order in advance for collecting at the festival or browse over the weekend.
