Potfest in the Pens Spring - 24th-26th May



Location: Skirsgill Auction Mart, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DN

24th, 25th, and 26th May 2025 | 10am – 4.30pm daily

Adults £5 | Accompanied under 16’s free


Thanks for Visiting the Cromartie Stand!

We had an amazing weekend at Potfest in the Pens – Penrith (Spring) and loved meeting so many of you at our stand. Huge thanks to everyone who came along, chatted with the team, and took advantage of our special show offers! We’re incredibly grateful to all the customers who purchased kilns, wheels, glazes and more — your support means the world to us.

We’re also proud to be providing the Cromartie Premium 0.5HP Potter’s Wheel for use in Potfest’s throwing demonstrations throughout 2025. It’s a privilege to support such a creative and inspiring event.


Gallery: Highlights from Ceramics in Charnwood 2025

Scroll left to right to view our gallery of images from the event.

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About Potfest in the Pens – Penrith (Spring)

Back by popular demand, Potfest delivered three packed days of free throwing lessons, hand-building workshops, and live demonstrations. Whether you were a seasoned potter or completely new to clay, it was the perfect opportunity to get hands-on and have some fun.

Over 90 talented makers showcased a brilliant mix of functional and decorative ceramics, with something to suit every taste and budget. Visitors enjoyed browsing, chatting, and buying direct from the makers themselves.


Potters’ Competition

This year’s competition featured amazing pieces inspired by the 2024 theme:

Hybrid – a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both.

Visitors voted for their favourite piece on the day, with one lucky winner bagging a Potfest Passport — granting free entry to all future Potfest events for life!


See you in 2026 — and don’t forget to catch us at other Potfest events across the UK this year!


For more information or other Potfest events, visit the Potfest website.