The Spode dynasty played a pivotal role in the rise of England’s ceramics industry, creating an enduring global brand with a bold and distinct approach to homeware design. Established in 1987 in Stoke, the Spode Museum houses over 20,000 ceramic items and an extensive collection of documents spanning 250 years of innovation and creativity. We’re delighted that the Spode Museum will be the central hub of this year’s festival.

Spode Museum
Spode Works, Elenora St, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1QD

Opening times
Wednesday - Sunday 10:30am - 4:00pm

We are pleased to highlight the development and expansion of the Spode Museum by hosting the main Stoke on Clay Festival Exhibition and many events within this exciting new space. (Please check our events section to book as places are limited.)

Freddie Scragg will also be the Artist in Residence, completing work on his crocodile head.

With a history stretching back to Saxon times, Stoke Minster has watched over our city since its birth, witnessing its era as the centre of the world’s pottery industry.

Josiah Wedgwood is buried here, along with several generations of Josiah Spode’s family. Inside the church you’ll find unique Minton memorial wall tiles, as well as an exquisite Minton tiled floor in the chancel and sanctuary.

Stoke Minster
Glebe St, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1LP

Opening times
Sundays & Wednesdays 12:30pm - 5:00pm (from 8th Sept)

Thursday / Friday / Saturday 10:30am - 5:00pm

** Closed Friday 27th September **

The Minster will be housing The Clay College Graduation Show / plus specially curated displays by Pat Halfpenny representing historical pieces manufactured by the Spode factory over a 200 year period.

Also further examples of Stoke on Clay Festival exhibitors that have been chosen specifically to compliment the Minster.

Nestling in Newcastle-under-Lyme’s leafy Brampton Park, Brampton Museum recently underwent a 2-year £850,000 redevelopment to create a new events space, gallery and other facilities.

The Museum occupies a building originally known as The Firs, a private family residence built in 1855 within extensive grounds.

It has a regular programme of events, exhibitions and displays and is nationally acclaimed.

Brampton Museum
Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0QP

Opening Times
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1:30pm - 5:00pm

We are so happy to be invited again to exhibit in the entrance gallery at the Brampton museum, showcasing some of this year's exciting work of our festival exhibitors.

Located within the stunning Grade II listed Middleport Pottery site, Clay College offers a skills-based, full-time ceramics course taught by potters who make a living through ceramics.

Established in September 2017, the college’s mission is to teach practical pottery skills and design to an international standard and to create highly-skilled, self-sufficient and diverse makers.

Clay College
Port St, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3PE

Opening Times
Tuesday - Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm

We are thrilled that Clay College will be showcasing some exciting pieces from our Festival exhibitors.

Based in the studio space behind Barewall Art Gallery is fashion and textile artist and designer Iain Archer.

After years working with top designers around the world Iain returned to his home city to bring a luxury mix of bespoke textile creations fused with found objects and quality restored vintage furniture.

Lost & Found Projects
2-4 Market Pl, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4AT

Opening Times
Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 4:00pm

We are thrilled that Lost & Found will be showcasing some exciting pieces from our Festival exhibitors.

Barewall Art Gallery is located in Burslem, the town affectionately known as the ‘mother of the potteries’ and the birthplace of Josiah Wedgwood.

Established in 2010, Barewall offers art, ceramics and sculptures by creators from and connected to Staffordshire, Cheshire and the North.

Barewall Art Gallery
2-4 Market Pl, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4AT

Opening Times
Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 4:00pm

We are thrilled that Barewall will be showcasing some exciting pieces from our Festival exhibitors.