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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.

23/05/2026

Last day to see Jack Doherty: Soda, Porcelain, Vessel.

Today is your final chance to experience Jack's extraordinary hand-thrown porcelain vessels — one clay, one mineral, one unique firing technique, and a lifetime of craft mastery.

Join us in Bloomsbury before we close this evening.

63 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3BF

Follow the link to shop the exhibition https://buff.ly/PdGYjOX

16/05/2026

From discarded objects to museum pieces.

Oxford ceramicist Rose Wallace transforms discarded everyday objects into creamware sculptures inspired by traditional Staffordshire mantelpiece figures — press-moulded, hand-animated, classically glazed.

“The discarded object; whether it be a vintage domestic item, a mudlarked find, even a piece of plastic packaging are all relevant to my creative process: to make comment on mass consumerism within contemporary society.”

Follow the link to shop the collection https://buff.ly/N8shw0w

15/05/2026

Smokey grey. Lemon. Russet. Turquoise.

The extraordinary surfaces of Jack Doherty's porcelain vessels are created by the fusion of fire and soda in the intense heat of the kiln. Every piece entirely unique.

Jack Doherty | Soda, Porcelain, Vessel — open now at Contemporary Ceramics until 23rd May.

Free to visit. Shop the exhibition here https://buff.ly/l1lPhpc

63 Great Russell Street, London.

12/05/2026

There is something about Jack Doherty's surfaces that makes you want to reach out and touch them.

Formed from one clay, one mineral and a single soda firing — the result is a subtle palette that changes with every piece and every light.

Soda, Porcelain, Vessel is open now at Contemporary Ceramics until 23rd May.

Free to visit. Bloomsbury, London.

Follow the link to discover more https://buff.ly/U7VkVMJ

09/05/2026

Spending the day in the ceramics world? Here's a suggestion.

Start your morning at Ceramic Art London at Olympia — 100+ makers, talks, and the very best in contemporary studio ceramics.

Then head to Bloomsbury and finish your afternoon with us at Contemporary Ceramics, where Jack Doherty | Soda, Porcelain, Vessel is open until 23rd May.

Two destinations. One unforgettable day.

Olympia West, London and 63 Great Russell Street, WC1B 3BF

Shop the exhibition here https://buff.ly/U7VkVMJ

08/05/2026

The wait is over, CAL 2026 is now open! Come and spend the day discovering exceptional ceramics from makers across the globe.

10am–6pm // Friday 8 May
10am–6pm // Saturday 9 May
10am–5pm // Sunday 10 May

Friday morning tickets are now sold out!

Tickets are available online or at the door. Sessions are filling up fast, so we recommend buying your tickets in advance https://buff.ly/DU1LAyb

Discover books and tools at Contemporary Ceramics stand. See you at the show!

Olympia West Hall
12 Blythe Road
London
W14 8UX

07/05/2026

Join us at Ceramic Art London, Olympia West - 8-10 May 2026

Whether you are a maker, clay lover, or a curious visitor — Contemporary Ceramics is at Ceramic Art London.

Our gallery shop will be selling a range of ceramics books, tools, and studio essentials throughout the event. Stop by to explore inspiring reads, practical equipment, and gifts for makers and collectors alike.

We look forward to welcoming you at the fair!

Follow the link to discover more and to book tickets https://buff.ly/DU1LAyb

03/05/2026

"Clay and ceramic objects act as a time capsule of touch and this fascinates me. The direct translation of our actions upon it are given back to us through the its surface, it can accurately preserve physical impressions of pretty much anything and this tells us so much about the motivations of the people and individuals that make with clay both past and present."

Following our recent exhibition New Members of the Craft Potters Association, we’ve been taking time to reflect on the work and voices that shaped it.

Ella Porter is taking part in the upcoming Ceramic Art London, at Olympia this 8–10 May.

Follow the link to read the full conversation https://buff.ly/A0cxv38.

Find out more about Ceramic Art London https://buff.ly/Z20SlZQ

Contemporary Ceramics, 63 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3BF

01/05/2026

NOW OPEN!
JACK DOHERTY | SODA, PORCELAIN, VESSEL
Until 23rd May 2026

With his distinctive hand-thrown porcelain vessels, Jack has honed his craft skills to working with one clay, one colouring mineral and one single firing technique. Within this simple but richly complex way of fine tuning his practice, he has found his singular creative focus. His firing technique is unique, where the space within the kiln is used creatively.

Follow the link in bio to discover more https://buff.ly/U7VkVMJ

Shop in person - Contemporary Ceramics
63 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3BF

29/04/2026

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics tonight, Wednesday 29th April, 6–8pm to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Soda, Porcelain, Vessel | Jack Doherty.

With his distinctive hand-thrown porcelain vessels, Jack has honed his craft skills to working with one clay, one colouring mineral and one single firing technique. Within this simple but richly complex way of fine tuning his practice, he has found his singular creative focus. His firing technique is unique, where the space within the kiln is used creatively.

Follow the link in bio to learn more https://buff.ly/U7VkVMJ .

Contemporary Ceramics
63 Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3BF

28/04/2026

Join us at Contemporary Ceramics Wednesday 29th April, 6–8pm to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Soda, Porcelain, Vessel | Jack Doherty.

With his distinctive hand-thrown porcelain vessels, Jack has honed his craft skills to working with one clay, one colouring mineral and one single firing technique. Within this simple but richly complex way of fine tuning his practice, he has found his singular creative focus. His firing technique is unique, where the space within the kiln is used creatively.

Follow the link in bio to learn more https://buff.ly/U7VkVMJ

Contemporary Ceramics
63 Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3BF

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63 Great Russell Street
London
WC1B3BF

Telephone

+442072429644

Website

https://www.contemporaryceramics.uk/

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