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HARPENDEN FARMER’S MARKET

Kate has a regular stall on the busy Harpenden Farmer’s Market, where you’ll find her selling a wide range of her fabulous ceramics. She’s also happy to chat with you about classes, pottery experiences or just pass the time of day!

FAMILY POTTERY EXPERIENCES ARE A WINNER!

If you've attended one of Kate’s ‘Family Pottery Experience Days’, then you’ll know just how much fun you had, making some great family memories! To find out more about these exceptionally popular events, call Kate for full information!

RAKU DAYS

So far we’ve held several Raku days at the Pottery, which have been fantastic learning curves for us as we delve deeper into this traditional form of Japanese pottery firing. Check back regularly if you’re interested in attending a future Raku Day.

Until then, here's hoping the images below, taken at our last Raku firing, give you a flavour of things!

Devastating fire couldn't keep Kate's potters away!

A devastating blow struck Kate's pottery when, early on the morning of 16th May 2025, flames engulfed the old 18th century building, reducing it to ashes within hours and destroying everything inside. Cherished throwing wheels, tools, and many pieces of art were lost in the inferno. Kate was left stunned and heartbroken along with her pottery regulars, who had spent years honing their craft and building friendships at what had become a weekly community hub for many.

Heroic support from Kate's army of potters

But in the face of this tragedy, the potters rallied together – news of the fire spread quickly, and within hours, offers of help began pouring in. Indeed, Kate's pottery heroes donated throwing wheels, tools, supplies and much more. The outpouring of support was, to say the least, overwhelming.

The most remarkable aspect of this recovery effort was the people who volunteered their time. Dozens of individuals, from seasoned potters to family friends, came together to help set up a new summer pottery studio in the wonderful Old Barn.

Everyone worked tirelessly, cleaning, organising and preparing this amazing old space for rebirth into what soon became an absolutely superb creative workspace.

Now that space has been returned to its former use, with Kate's long-awaited all-new pottery studio having been built from the ground up in another part of the farm – offering a superb ceramics teaching facility and workplace for many years to come!

Kate Radford Pottery

RAKU DAYS