Celebrating Ceramics

2 Events - 1 Admission - 1 Fabulous Venue

Next Event 10-12 July 2026, see you there!

Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1LA

Presented by Craft In Focus and Waterperry Gardens

"If you want the finest artisans in ceramics and jewellery there is only one event to put in your calendar... Celebrating Ceramics and Desire, the twin shows that top the maker charts coupled with the famous Waterperry Gardens"
Sherry Moran, Curator of Ceramics for Art in Action 


Event plan 2026 marquee layout

Celebrating Ceramics is an artist led event, showcasing the very best in the world of contemporary ceramics set against the backdrop of Waterperry House and Gardens. This event is the largest in the Waterperry Gardens calendar.

Embrace the opportunity to meet, engage with and purchase from 140 diverse ceramic exhibitors some of whom will be demonstrating on their stands to give visitors an insight into the skills involved in working with clay.

Celebrating Ceramics will be held alongside a Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair featuring a diverse selection of contemporary UK jewellers and silversmiths and one ticket gives admission to both events.

Desire Exhibitors for 2026



There will also be an amazing range of food, drink and live music across two music stages to complement your day.

The events are organised by Craft In Focus in partnership with Waterperry Gardens.  Craft In Focus have been staging contemporary mixed discipline craft events for 25 years. Part of the organising team includes the curator of the ceramics section of Art in Action for 26 years who has a real passion for ceramics and wanted to keep the festival ethos of Art In Action at the heart of Celebrating Ceramics.



  • The very best in contemporary ceramics
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Thank you for your interest in exhibiting with Celebrating Ceramics.

In order to submit an application to exhibit, you must be logged into an account on our website. If you have not already registered please click Create An Account below the red LOG IN button. You will be able to enter your email address, name, a username, and create your own password which must include at least one digit (1-9) and at least one CAPITAL letter. Once submitted you will receive an email with an activation link to enable your account. Please check your Junk or Spam folder if the email is not apparent. An administrator will then approve your account during office hours within 24 hours, and you will get another email to confirm this.

Next, enter your chosen username and password in the boxes to the right and Login. If your login details are correct you will be redirected to the apply-to-exhibit application form.

Please Note: If you click on the "APPLY TO EXHIBIT" link while you are logged into your account, you will not see this message, but will be shown the apply-to-exhibit application form.

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Celebrating Ceramics Videos

  • Waterperry Gardens 2025: 2 Events - 1 Admission - 1 Fabulous Venue
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  • Celebrating Ceramics at Waterperry Gardens 2025 aerial view
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  • Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair at Waterperry Gardens
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  • An overview of Celebrating Ceramics at Waterperry Gardens
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  • See further videos on our Craft In Focus Youtube Channel and through our social media links at the foot of the page.
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