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.

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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.)

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Artist-in-residence

Freddie Scragg will be completing work on his crocodile head.

David Bailey is a volunteer demonstrator at the museum, sharing his wealth of experience and passion for the craft every Friday 11:00am - 3.30pm.

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.

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The exhibition at Stoke Minster is now closed. Please visit the Spode Museum until 19th October.

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.

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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.

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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.

International fashion designer Iain Archer has returned to his home city to launch a furniture and interiors business using reclaimed and recycled materials.

Iain redesigns and reimagines abandoned objects such as furniture, fashion, textiles and art, using his skills to turn them into objects people will want in their home. Lost and Found Projects has objects to buy but it is also a studio space where people can watch him working rather than a shop.

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Lost + Found Projects

The Studio behind, 2 - 4 Market Place, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4AT

Opening Times

Mon by Appointment

Tues - Sat 11am to 3pm

Sun - Closed