Britain's biggest ceramics festival Potfest heads to Sussex

Potfest will feature over 90 makers selected to showcase their work on the grounds of the picturesque Glynde Place country house, near Lewes.

Among those showing their creations include Tom Knowles Jackson - star of the first series of the BBC’s Great Pottery Throw Down.

Mr Jackson said that Potfest offers potters “a chance to detach from often isolated studios, to socialise and engage with fellow makers and clay enthusiasts.”

He said: “Potfest is the glue that bonds an ever-growing band of clay lovers by bringing our community together over these magical weekends.”

Great Pottery Throw Down star Tom Knowles Jackson will be among those at Potfest this weekend

Since it was founded in 1994 as the first ceramics festival in the UK, Potfest boasts events throughout the year, offering ceramic artists throughout their careers the chance to showcase their work, gather inspiration and meet a range of makers from across Europe and further afield.

Organiser Matt Cox said: “The most important part of Potfest events is to bring potters and the public together.

“For nearly 30 years, Potfest has been celebrating ceramic art and artists and this year across seven events we will be putting the work of almost 400 ceramic artists in front of approximately 20,000 visiting members of the public.”

Potfest at Glynde Place will take place from Friday, April 22 to Sunday, April 24. Tickets for adults cost £9.50, with accompanied children granted free entry.