3rd & 4th October 2026 @ Inverness Creative Academy – FREE ENTRY
A pottery fair in the heart of the Highlands
Visit the fair – FREE ENTRY
3rd & 4th October 2026
After a hugely successful inaugural year, the Highland Pottery Fair is returning in 2026! Expect another colourful showcase of handmade ceramics, with talented potters selling their work, right in the heart of the Highlands in Inverness.
Taking place in the beautifully restored Inverness Creative Academy (WASPS Studios), the pottery fair will be held on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October from 10 until 4pm – FREE ENTRY for visitors.
From traditional stoneware to contemporary ceramics, they’ll be something for everyone – we look forward to seeing you at the fair! Café de Paulo will also be open over the weekend for refreshments and food.
Meet the 2026 Potters
Bringing together talented potters in the heart of the Scottish Highlands
Eòrna Pottery
Anna MacDonald
Location: Ardnamurchan
Lexie Macleod Pottery
Lexie Macleod
Location: Cromarty
Emily Hesling Ceramics
Emily Hesling
Location: Abriachan
Graham Ponter Ceramics
Graham Ponter
Location: Isle of Skye
Joe Heath Pots
Joe Heath
Location: Tongue
Ceàrnag Ceramics
Location: Sutherland
Highland Sea Ceramics
Sientje Dombrowski
Location: Glasgow
Julia Smith Ceramics
Julia Smith
Location: Ardersier
Stravaig Highland Pottery
Gillian & Graeme Bell
Location: Fortrose
Noisy Cat Ceramics
Rachel Warfield
Location: Isle of Lewis
The Clay Studio
Charitable space for art
Location: Inverness
Bad Bird Ceramics
Rosie McGregor
Location: Angus
Cait Gordon Ceramics
Cait Gordon
Location: Inverness
RETURNING EXHIBITOR
Mudness Ceramics
Martina Macleod
Location: Durness
RETURNING EXHIBITOR
Daoine Pottery
Daoine Bellshaw
Location: Conon Bridge
RETURNING EXHIBITOR
Cromarty Pottery
Barbel Dister
Location: Cromarty
RETURNING EXHIBITOR
Wildcat Pottery
Jane Fox
Location: Grantown on Spey
RETURNING EXHIBITOR
Fifth Element Pottery
Erik Lang
Location: Forres
Raluca Ceramics
Raluca Topciu
Location: Isle of Lewis
Shennan’s Ceramics
Amy Shennan
Location: Turriff
L C Ceramics
Lauren Carter
Location: West Lothian
Register your interest for 2027! Email to get updates: info@highlandpotteryfair.co.uk
Exhibitors – Be part of something special
Get more than just a stall
– A well-advertised, local pottery fair with 1500+ visitors in 2025!
– FREE ‘Pottery Goodie Bag’ courtesy of Potclays
– FREE Hot drink voucher to use at Café de Paulo over the weekend
– Professional photographer at the fair (imagery shared post-event)
– Exhibitor information inside the 2026 Fair Programme (printed & digital)
– Prestigious Inverness venue in a great location with free entry for buyers
– Makers meet up / pot-swap for exhibitors to get to know each other
The Highland Pottery Fair is a unique opportunity to showcase and sell your work right here in the Highlands, among a local community of passionate makers and excited local customers.
Attracting large crowds in 2025 (despite the weather!), it’s a chance to connect with new audiences, build your profile, and celebrate our wonderful ceramics scene in the Scottish Highlands. Let’s put Inverness and the Highlands & Islands on the pottery map! View 2026 Fair Poster.
Exhibitor tables (6ft trestles) are very limited so register your interest early to avoid disappointment. Exhibitor cancellations may happen.
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