Competition

Make Mine Miniature

Once again the special Make Mine Miniature competition of contemporary ceramics in miniature will take place in 2025, supported by Oxford Mail.

Exhibiting artists will make a unique miniature piece as a true representation of their work to fit inside a Cone Box (7.6 cm by 7.6cm by 15.2cm). Cones are used to monitor ceramic firings to gauge the temperature inside the kiln to ensure a successful firing.

These exquisite pieces can be purchased and will be on display in the house until 2pm on Sunday.

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Just a few of the incredible miniature pieces

Times & Prices

11-13 July 2025

Open Friday to Saturday:
9.30 am - 5.30 pm
Open Sunday:
9.30 am - 5 pm
Free Parking


2 Events - 1 Admission - 1 Fabulous Venue

Two events for one admission - The Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair is also being held alongside Celebrating Ceramics 2025 

All tickets must be bought online in advance. Although the event has lots of open space to move around in tickets are being limited to ensure a comfortable environment for all.

Early Bird Tickets save £6 
until midnight Sat 14 June
Event only tickets £8 
Combined event and garden ticket £18

Tickets midnight Sat 14 June to midnight Mon 7 July
Event only tickets £10 
Combined event and garden ticket £20

Tickets midnight Mon 7 July to Sun 13 July
Event only tickets £14 
Combined event and garden ticket £22

Under 16's free to Celebrating Ceramics. Additional charge applies to visit Waterperry gardens

Your tickets will be emailed to you a few minutes after your purchase is completed. If you do not receive them, check in your spam or junk folders.

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Important Information Regarding Your Visit

We want visitors, staff and exhibitors to feel comfortable during our events. We therefore have some small requests which mean you can enjoy your time at our events.

  • Advance booking is required to allow us to monitor numbers - tickets are timed for entry, but once in you may stay as long as you wish
  • Visitors will be asked to follow the one-way system in the marquees