Meet Our Members
Become part of our community
Photo Credit: Shannon Tofts
Discover world-class studio pottery
Photo Credit: Dee Honeybun
Ceramic Review Magazine
The Craft Potters Association of Great Britain
Excellence in British studio ceramics
Founded in 1958, the Craft Potters Association (CPA) promotes contemporary studio pottery and supports its members at every stage of their practice. With over 2,000 associates and 300 Selected and Fellow members, CPA offers learning, networking and showcasing opportunities for makers, from emerging talents to established potters. We also champion ceramic art through the Contemporary Ceramics gallery, Ceramic Review magazine and host major events and workshops across the UK.
Explore the CPA Family
Benefits of CPA Membership
The Craft Potters Association connects a national network of makers, collectors and ceramics enthusiasts, united by a commitment to high-quality contemporary ceramics.
Through its gallery, fairs and publishing, the CPA offers a joined-up platform for visibility and engagement.
Membership includes:
- Exhibitions and events, including Ceramic Art London and CPA fairs
- Opportunities to connect with makers, collectors and the wider ceramics community
- A place within a recognised national network
- Access to the CPA’s wider programme, including publishing through Ceramic Review
- Practical support, including insurance options and selected discounts
- Pathways to Selected Membership, a peer-reviewed professional standard
CPA membership connects you to the people, opportunities and ideas shaping contemporary ceramics in the UK.
Read the latest in Ceramic Review
Bizen: earth, fire and ten individual voices
Bizen ware is one of Japan’s ‘Six Ancient Kilns’, the historic ceramic production centres whose traditions have continued from the medieval period to the present day. Made in Okayama Prefecture in western Japan, Bizen is immediately recognisable for what it leaves out: traditionally, there is no painted decoration and no applied glaze. Instead, the surface is created in the kiln.
Follow us @craftpotters
