Studio Ceramics

Ashdown Pottery, set in the heart of Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, is the studio of ceramicists Anthea and Bill. In this beautiful setting they make and sell tableware, sculptural and large outdoor ceramics and take commissions.

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Upcoming events

Ashdown Pottery will be out and about this winter – and we’d love to see you! From grand gardens to buzzing open studios, we’ll be showing our latest work at some brilliant events across the South East.

Potfest Glynde

22-24th May 2026
Glynde Place, near Lewes

BN8 6SX

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Artists Open Houses Brighton

21-24th May 2026
1 Rigden Road, Hove.

BN3 6NP

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Follow what inspires us @ashdownpottery

View fullsize Spring in Ashdown Forest the sun is out and just the birds singing 🎵 #spring #colour #green #countryside #sunshine
View fullsize We have enjoyed helping Otto this week with his entrepreneur project @cumnorhousesussex hopefully the incense will come out of the chimneys!! #youngentrepreneur #inspire #clay #incensehouse #handmade
View fullsize We are celebrating 100 years here in @ashdownforest of Winnie The Pooh in 2026. Our new honey coloured glaze is for everyone loving honey as much as Pooh Bear. #winniethepooh #honey #ashdownforest #fairwarp #pottery
View fullsize Some small bowls upscaling tests. Getting some soft spring colours. These will be coming to @potfest.co.uk Glynde at the end of May. #potfest #pottery #newcolours #spring #homofaberguide
View fullsize Bill making new friends today @collectartfair A wonderful selection of craft the highest quality. Well worth a visit this weekend and very inspiring. #collect #ceramics #craft #inspiration
View fullsize Tiny tests overlaying glazes. Some interesting results and hopefully we can upscale some! #testing #glazes #pottery #potfest #homofaberguide
View fullsize We are both excited to be showing @potfest.co.uk Glynde in May. We will be making lots of pots and lamps along with @iberianlighting #potfestglynde #pottery #ashdownforest #clay #lamps
View fullsize Mondays!! Some striking new colours beings tested!! #testcolours #glazing #pottery #studiolifestyle #homofaberguide
View fullsize Come and join us!! Back Lane Fairwarp TN22 3BE #handmade #buylocal #pottery #ceramics #clay #gifts #ashdownforest #fairwarp
View fullsize Christmas Fair Today at @babylon.eco from 10am. Lots to see in their wonderful greenhouse!! And we have a few sample lamps in collaboration with @iberianlighting #christmasfair #fairwarp #pottery #lamps #ashdownforest
View fullsize Bill been playing with the glazes to add some fun decoration!! What will they be? Thanks to @iberianlighting who will turn them into fabulous lamps soon. #lamps #glazes #play #clay #ceramics #colour #lighting #ashdownforest
View fullsize The shelves are filling up for our Christmas Fair @babylon.eco Sat 29th and Sun 30th Nov and are own Open House Sat 6th Dec 10.30am onwards for mince pies and mulled wine. All welcome. #pottery #presents #christmas #gifts #christmasfair #ashdownfores