Barewall Art Gallery

13/10/2026

Brand New Event at the Barewall Studio!📣

Christmas Wreath Making at Barewall with Parsley & Sage Florists 🎄🥂

Gather your friends for a festive afternoon of wreath making, fizz and mince pies at Barewall Gallery, in the heart of historic Burslem.
For our first Christmas wreath workshop, we’re welcoming Parsley & Sage Florists to guide you through creating a beautiful wreath from fresh, seasonal foliage. You’ll learn the process from start to finish, with expert help at every stage and a generous choice of decorations to make it your own.

Add a special finishing touch with a A Burslem-inspired ceramic angel, heart or star, designed and made by local ceramicist and mosaic artist Philip Hardaker Artist, to provide a distinctive finishing touch and a keepsake for future Christmases

Enjoy a glass of fizz, mince pies and tea as you work, surrounded by art and ceramics in the Mother Town of the Potteries. Afterwards, take time to browse the gallery and gift shop for thoughtful Christmas presents with a 15% off shopping on the day!
Come with friends or join us for a little creative time to yourself, and leave with a handmade wreath ready to welcome guests to your door.

£65.50 per person, including materials, decorations and refreshments.

Book your place and make an afternoon of it.
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28/09/2026

Don't miss Arthur Berry on the Streets Exhibition, now live in Burslem!

21/09/2026

Don't miss the next Burslem History Club on Wednesday 14th of October with local historian, Philip Leese, talking all things poetry of the Potteries.

Doors open at 6:45 for a 7:30 pm kickoff. £3 on the door.

Your esteemed host is Mervyn Edwards, chairman of the Burslem History Club.

See you there, folks!

07/09/2026

This fantastic painting of Etruria in 1942 by Mining Engineer C W Brown. Arthur Berry thought of CW as the Potteries very own primitive artist akin to Cornwall's Alfred Wallace. The museum as a massive collection gifted by the family, a very special and unique collection of working class art.

Currently on display in our Favourite Things exhibition is this striking watercolour and ink painting, Twyfords, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, created in 1942 by artist Charles William Brown (1882-1961). It was chosen by Sam Richardson, Collections Registrar, Stoke-on-Trent Museums.

“I really like the colourful nature of CW Brown’s work. In this industrial scene he mixes a fairly precise illustrative style for the factory buildings together with a much looser impressionistic approach for the sky.”

Please note that access to the museum will be via the café entrance by the Spitfire Gallery.

04/09/2026

Don't miss the next Burslem History Club talk with guest speaker, Mike Lightfoot, on 'The Rise and Fall of Royal Doulton' at The Old Post Office, Burslem.

Wednesday 9th of September, 6:45pm for 7:30 pm, £3.00 on the door. Hosted by Chair of the Burslem History Club, Mervyn Edwards.

See you there! 🗣😊

29/08/2026

Thanks to everybody who came and celebrated Potteries Bottle Oven Day with us at Bare Wall Art Gallery today.

A special thanks to artist and model maker, Chris Twigg, and photographer, Phil Crow, for their wonderful demonstrations and exhibitions today at .

We look forward to seeing you all again soon. Have a lovely rest of the weekend.

25/08/2026

Celebrate the iconic bottle ovens of the Potteries at a special exhibition at Barewall Art Gallery in Burslem.

Featuring work by local artists Phil Crow and Chris Twigg, the exhibition captures these much-loved landmarks and their place at the heart of Stoke-on-Trent’s industrial heritage.

Throughout the day, visitors will have the chance to watch artist Chris Twigg create live paintings, offering a unique insight into his creative process as new works develop during the exhibition. Phil Crow will also be setting up a pop-up studio to take portraits of visitors, styled as a nod to Arthur Berry's work.

The free event will feature a range of activities and displays, including:-
• Photography exhibitions capturing the character and heritage of bottle ovens
• A pop-up artist studio
• Handcrafted bottle oven models
• Live demonstrations
• The opportunity to meet the artists and hear more about their projects
• Original prints, books, models and other items available to purchase
• Refreshments available throughout the day

📍 Barewall Art Gallery, 2-4 Market Place, Burslem, ST6 4AT.
📅 Saturday 29th August
⏰ 10am–3pm

Pop in, explore the exhibition and celebrate the distinctive skyline of the Potteries.