Studio Ceramics & Tuition

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, take commissions and offer one-to-one tuition for potters looking to improve their skills.

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Upcoming events

Ashdown Pottery will be out and about this spring and summer – 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 South East

25-27 April 2025
Glynde Place,
Near Lewes BN8 6SX

The Makers Fair

16-18 May 2025
Standen House,
East Grinstead RH19 4NE

Brighton Open Houses

15-18 May 2025
‘No 1 Rigden Road Pop-up’
1 Rigden Road, Hove BN3 6NP

Ceramics South East

14-15 June 2025
The Clay Studio, Barnsgate Manor
Vineyard, Herons Ghyll TN22 4DB

South East Open
Studios

6,7,8,14,15,21,22 June 2025
Ashdown Pottery, Fairwarp TN22 3BE

Potfest Suffolk

8-10 August 2025
Haughley Park,
Stowmarket IP14 3JY

Follow what inspires us @ashdownpottery

View fullsize Such a beautiful day to come to @potfest.co.uk Glynde near Lewes. We are showing new lamps made in collaboration with @iberianlighting They are colourful and would add a touch of glamour to any room. #glamour #colour #lighting #lamps #interiors #des
View fullsize All set for day two @potfest.co.uk Glynde showing lots of new items with our collaboration @iberianlighting We love colour so come and join the fun!! #colour #lights #lighting #handmade #seosartist #pottery #clay #interiors #design
View fullsize We are excited to show you our collaboration with @iberianlighting making the bases for their fabulous shades!! We have a collection @potfest.co.uk Glynde over the next three days so come and visit. Lots of amazing pottery to see. #iberianlighting #p
View fullsize Once in a Blue Moon!! Kiln gods kind this month and another beauty made by Bill out of the kiln. It will have its first outing @potfest.co.uk Glynde next weekend Fri 25th April till Sun 27th April. #bluemoon #moonjar #ceramics #potfestglynde #seosa
View fullsize Wealden Seos meet up today. Great to see you all and let’s make @seopenstudios in June a great event. @christineblenyart @studioanoushkacole @effiegibsonceramics @sheri.gee.art @waldie_art_studio @coopersfield__artscentre @chrisschneider
View fullsize “Pink Moon” named after the April full moon. This is a larger vessel 42cm tall coming to @potfest.co.uk Glynde at the end of this month. The kiln gods were kind as it was the first time Bill had sprayed on the last few layers and the gla
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View fullsize New forms out of the kiln inspired by a small ancient vessel in the Louvres. They are various sizes and will be coming with us to @potfest.co.uk Glynde at the end of April. #newforms #pottery #pouringbowl #colour #seosartist #seopenstudios #brightono
View fullsize Trekking in Sikkim and loving all the natural colours in nature and materials used in houses. #colour #nature #bamboo #orchids #sikkim #india #trekking
View fullsize We found some natural dolomite today in a dry river bed which we use in our glazes. It is the white chalky stone washed down from the Bhutan mountains. #dolomite #rawmaterials #bengal #riverbeds #wildplaces #space #roadtrips #youonlyliveonce❤️
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View fullsize A large moon jar joined together and turned. The result of the last video. Bill going larger!! #clay #moonjar #large #wheelthrown #leachclay #seopenstudios #ashdownforest #adventuresinclay #vessel #ceramics #interiors