Townhouse Ceramics Studio and Gallery

A bright gallery-style display in a Georgian townhouse interior. A white wall holds a salon-style arrangement of framed artworks, including birds, a tiger, and a colourful Bishop’s Stortford print. Below, a dark wood shelving unit displays ceramic pieces: bowls, platters, small vessels, and a circular sculptural platter on a stand. To the left, a large hand-painted ceramic vase with bold, playful decoration sits on a wooden chest of drawers. Sunlight falls across the room, giving the space a warm, curated feel.

Townhouse Ceramics is a contemporary ceramics studio and gallery based in a Georgian townhouse in the heart of Bishop’s Stortford. During Herts Open Studios, visitors are invited to explore the space, see work by resident and guest makers, and get a feel for the studio as both a place of making and learning.

Across the Open Studios weekends, we’ll be showing a selection of contemporary ceramics alongside work in a range of art disciplines, with demonstrations and informal displays throughout the building. Visitors may see wheel throwing, handbuilding, surface decoration, and other materials-led processes, depending on the day.

Townhouse offers pottery courses, wheel throwing tasters, art workshops, and a membership studio for adults, with a focus on practical skills, thoughtful making, and a welcoming but serious creative environment. Our aim is to create a space that supports both beginners and more experienced makers, while also bringing high-quality ceramics and art into the town centre.

Whether you’re curious about taking a class, interested in becoming a member, or simply want to visit and see what’s happening inside the townhouse, we’d be delighted to welcome you.

Telephone: 01279 912122

Email: info@townhouseceramics.co.uk

Website: https://townhouseceramics.co.uk/

Working studio: Yes

Additional information: Credit card facility, Demonstrations

Art forms: Book & Paper Arts, Ceramics, Drawing, Illustration, Multi-disciplinary, Painting

Venue Information

16 Northgate End
BISHOP’S STORTFORD
CM23 2EU

Directions:

Corner of Northgate End/Yew Tree Place; parking at Northgate End multi-storey.

Venue facilities: Suitable for groups, Easy parking, Toilets

Accessibility: Level 3 : Partial access – some steps or narrow doorway to parts of the venue.

Opening Dates and Times

September 2026

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11am-4pm