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JW Anderson: Craft, Crockery & Collaborations
Known around the world for his creativity, collaborations and love of craft. We explore the past, present and future of ceramics through the eyes of Jonathan Anderson. Read more...
A Home Away From Home, Inspired By The Potteries
A Home Away From Home, Inspired By The Potteries
Far from home and need to make an office or house more homely? Here are some Stokie homeware, electrical and food items to do just that. Read more...
Image: Stoke Minster Tiles by Phil Crow
Heritage Open Days Highlights: Stoke & Staffordshire
We share some of the places and events we’d recommend visiting in Stoke and Staffordshire for Heritage Open Days 2026.   Read more...
Afternoon Tea with Duchess China 1888
Afternoon Tea with Duchess China 1888
If like us, you love any excuse to get out the teaware and set the table – we’ve chosen our favourite pieces from Duchess China 1888, just in time for... Read more...
JW Anderson - Butter Yellow Ceramics Trend
Butter Yellow Ceramics Trend
Butter Yellow is all over Instagram at the moment. Coming in various shades, here are a small selection of butter yellow ceramics to inspire you. Read more...
Image: Adam Grüning for Clay College Stoke
Positive Pottery Post: The Summer Edition
The next wave of studio potters, Innovation Awards and a re-issued, re-engineered design icon – read the latest good news stories. Read more...
Our Guide To Factory Tours In Stoke
Our Guide To Factory Tours In Stoke
We’re sharing local knowledge, top tips to make your trip more enjoyable and an overview of the different factory tours. Read more...
Coworking Spaces In Stoke-on-Trent
Coworking Spaces In Stoke-on-Trent
Supporting independent local businesses, read our recommendations for coworking spaces and meeting venues in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Read more...
Image: Emma Bridgewater Strawberries
Strawberries & Cream(ware) Trend
Tea & Cake, Pimms & Lemonade… we challenge you to name a more quintessential British summertime combo than Strawberries & Cream. Read more...
All Things Clay
All Things Clay
Where is clay from? What are the different types of clay? Who manufactures clay for potters? We talk all things clay. Read more...
Georgie Gardiner Clay College Pots for Flowers Exhibition
Blooming Beautiful Studio Pottery
Discover hand-picked pieces from Clay College's 'Pots for Flowers' exhibition, featuring six renowned professional studio potters. Read more...
Cool Blue Ceramics Trend
Cool Blue Ceramics Trend
Pinterest predicted 'Cool Blue' as a big 2026 trend but for us it’s never far from mind. Browse our edit of pale blue pottery. Read more...
The Potters' Holidays Stoke Sentinel
The Potters' Holiday
Have you heard of Potters’ holidays? We’ll explain this tradition and share our memories of Potters’ over the years… Read more...
Five Iconic Floral Pottery Patterns featuring Botanic Garden by Portmeirion
Five Iconic Floral Pottery Patterns
Celebrating British flowers and all things floral, we go into the brief history of five iconic floral pottery patterns.   Read more...
Image: Jake Seal for Burleigh 1851
Positive Pottery Post
Burberry in Burslem, Belmond tableware from Trentham and a teenage potter nominated for a business award – read the latest good news stories. Read more...
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2026
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2026
Looking for a handmade Father’s Day mug, unique birthday gift for your husband, practical present for your brother or something special for grandad? Read more...
Visiting The Wedgwood Factory
Visiting The Wedgwood Factory
Learn what makes this brand unique, a brief history and what to explore when visiting the Wedgwood factory. Read more...
Visiting The Moorcroft Pottery Factory
Visiting The Moorcroft Pottery Factory
Learn what makes this brand unique, a brief history and what to explore when visiting the Moorcroft factory. Read more...
Visiting The Duchess China Factory
Visiting The Duchess China 1888 Factory
Learn what makes this brand unique, a brief history and what to explore when visiting the Duchess China 1888 factory. Read more...
Visiting The Burleigh Pottery Factory
Visiting The Burleigh Pottery Factory
Learn about the qualities that make this brand unique, a brief history and what to explore when visiting the Burleigh Factory at Middleport Pottery. Read more...
Visiting The Emma Bridgewater Factory
Visiting The Emma Bridgewater Factory
Learn what makes this brand unique, a brief history and what to explore when visiting the Emma Bridgewater factory. Read more...
Meet Creative Co-Founder, Amy
Meet Creative Co-Founder, Amy
Obsessed with old Wedgwood cameo jewellery, unusual Wally Dogs and Victorian Minton Tiles, meet Home of Ceramics Creative Co-Founder, Amy.  Read more...
Make Your Own Mug In Stoke-on-Trent
Make Your Own Mug In Stoke-on-Trent
Whether you’re looking to decorate a plate, want to practice on the potter's wheel, or have a go at designing your own mug online, we’re sharing the different ways you... Read more...
Meet Commercial Co-Founder, Steve
Meet Commercial Co-Founder, Steve
"I feel I owe my life to Wedgwood. I think my blood runs Wedgwood blue." Get to know Home of Ceramics Commercial Co-Founder, Steve. Read more...
Creative Events In Stoke This Summer
Creative Events In Stoke This Summer
Our pick of creative events in Stoke-on-Trent this June, July and August – all with a link to ceramics in some way. Read more...