Inside Sunken Studio: South Bank pottery hub opens doors for expanded Autumn Pottery Market
Independent South Bank ceramics hub Sunken Studio is welcoming the public into its working pottery space for a two-day Autumn Pottery Market - marking the first time guest makers from across the region have been invited to showcase alongside studio members.
One of Leeds’ most vibrant creative hubs is expanding its doors to the public this autumn as South Bank’s Sunken Studio hosts its two-day Autumn Pottery Market.
Taking place on October 31 and November 1, the free-entry event offers local art lovers, collectors, and casual visitors a rare opportunity to browse hand-crafted ceramics inside a fully functioning production and teaching studio.
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The upcoming showcase marks a major milestone for the workspace. Having run successful internal studio markets for its members over the past year, the team - led by founder Rebecca Catterall and Community Coordinator Milly Recci - is opening the market to guest makers from outside Sunken Studio for the very first time.
Founded in 2016 by award-winning ceramicist Rebecca, Sunken Studio has grown from a modest workspace into one of Leeds' premier destinations for adult craft education and maker co-working.
Located inside Sovereign House on Butterley Street, the studio provides structured courses, open access for independent makers, and a collaborative environment centred on the physical art of working with clay.
The Autumn Pottery Market aims to bridge the gap between artisan makers and local buyers, celebrating small-batch production and slow design in the heart of the city's rapidly developing South Bank district.
Visitors attending over the weekend can expect a diverse showcase of ceramic work, ranging from practical everyday items to fine studio craft.
Browse functional tableware built for daily use - such as hand-thrown mugs, bowls, plates, and kitchenware - alongside one-off decorative and sculptural pieces like statement vases and geometric art created by resident and guest ceramicists.
The market will also feature experimental work, showcasing unique studio glazes, trial pieces, and test fires that highlight innovative techniques and material textures.
Beyond browsing and purchasing work directly from local artisans, visitors can tour the working studio setup, learn about upcoming beginner and advanced ceramics courses, and speak with the tutors and makers behind the wheel.
The Autumn Pottery Market takes place at Sunken Studio (Unit 3 Sovereign House, Butterley Street, South Bank, Leeds, LS10 1AW) on October 31 and November 1 from 11am to 3pm daily, with free entry and no booking required.