Company News

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Artist Transforms Potclays’ Industrial Heritage into Bold Screen-Printed Stoneware Vase

In a recent commission for Potclays, Jamie immersed himself in the history and physical environment of the company’s site. After photographing the buildings, machinery and material processes, he developed bespoke screens derived from these images, including a pixelated portrait of the company’s founder.

Penguin Glazes Arrive In The UK

Potclays are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Penguin Pottery, Vermont, USA — bringing a vibrant and innovative range of their glazes to the UK for the very first time.

The Great Pottery Throw Down is Back!

Series 9 is finally here! Who watched the first episode on Sunday, and saw the opening sequence with Rich and Keith digging clay? On a glorious day back in September, we welcomed the Pottery Throw Down crew to our clay quarry near Brownhills in South Staffordshire for a day of filming.

Thank you for another wonderful year!

All of us at Potclays would like to wish you a wonderful festive season! We’ve been truly delighted to see the popularity of ceramics continue to grow this year, and we’re already looking forward to the new series of The Great Pottery Throw Down, which starts on 4 January. In 2026, Potclays will mark our 94th year of serving potters at home and overseas. Thank you for your continued support - we deeply appreciate you choosing Potclays as your supplier.

Black Friday 2025

Gift Vouchers Available

Our gift vouchers are available in £25, £50, £100 and multiples thereof. They can be used online, over the phone or in person and are ideal for the potter in your life!

Christmas Closure 2025

Please have a read of this important information about our last orders and closure dates. Potclays is closed from Friday 20 December to Monday 6 January, during which time our team won’t be available to process orders or respond to any enquiries. If you have any questions at all in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Potclays are at Art in Clay Farnham in November

We're delighted to share that we have a stand at Art in Clay Farnham again this year, and that we are sponsoring the People's Choice award once more.

Potclays Open Day 4 October

Join us on Saturday 4th October for a pottery extravaganza! Sale Event, Factory Tours, Demonstrations and more in Stoke-on-Trent.

Potclays support new Ceramics T Level

Potclays were delighted to be invited to the launch of Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College's new Ceramics T Level on Tuesday 8 July.

Container Updates

Our Spectrum shipment has now arrived. Unfortunately, Spectrum have unexpectedly short-shipped a significant number of products. We are in discussions with them and will post any updates here. Apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment this may cause.