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Christmas At Contemporary Applied Arts
For All Your Gift Ideas 20 November 2024 Please join us in ringing in the festive season with an evening of champagne, canapés, and an array of unique... Read more -
It's New Maker season at Contemporary Applied Arts!
Meet Our Nine New Makers 14 November 2024 We are so excited to have taken on nine talented new makers, working across ceramics, wood and glass. Introducing... Read more -
Pumpkins on Paddington Street
Celebrate a Handmade Halloween! 24 October 2024 Take a look at our spooky new window display! We've been getting into the spirit of Halloween, spurred on by... Read more -
From the Mountains to the Sea
1 - 26 October 2024 4 October 2024 Contemporary Applied Arts is delighted to present a new exhibition, From the Mountains to the Sea. Join us on a... Read more
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Monet for your Mantelpiece?
Handmade Objects Inspired by Art 13 September 2024 As London emerges from its summer slumber, our diaries are filling up with exciting new exhibitions. As we perused the... Read more -
Discover Experimental Printing on Clay
Ceramics Workshop with Claire Ireland, 22nd September 2024 5 September 2024 Enjoy a morning of creative expression with renowned ceramicist Claire Ireland on Sunday 22 September, 2024 at 10.30am, experimenting with... Read more -
Commissions & Bespoke Orders
Made Just For You 17 August 2024 Found a maker whose work speaks to you? Have a vision for a piece that doesn't yet exist? Our close... Read more -
Creating Korea
In the gallery from the 6th - 24th of August. 15 August 2024 Featuring three artists working in jewellery and glass, Creating Korea celebrates the ways in which makers are melding tradition and... Read more
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Raise a Glass - Our New Window Display
Decorative and Functional Glassware 30 July 2024 Take a look at our new window display of glass works, showcasing both the decorative and the functional. These pieces... Read more -
Workshops at Contemporary Applied Arts
Learn from the Best at CAA 24 July 2024 Learn a new skill and discover the painstaking hours behind handmade objects with workshops at CAA. Previous workshops have given... Read more -
Sierra Refractions
This Week in the Gallery - Natural Forms and Organic Structures 16 July 2024 There's lots going on at Contemporary Applied Arts this week. Our New Maker applications are open, we're preparing for Collect... Read more -
Stories from the Seashore
Let these makers whisk you away on a summer getaway 9 July 2024 Let these ceramic and metal artists whisk you away on a summer getaway, as they explore personal connections to place... Read more
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Mythological
2 - 27 July 29 June 2024 Using materials as a conduit for exploring personal connections to place, history and myth, Mythological presents five artists stitching, moulding... Read more -
The Great Platter Throwdown
This Week in the Gallery... 27 June 2024 This week, a wide array of wonderful ceramic plates and platters are taking the spotlight in our window. We have... Read more -
Disa Allsopp
All in the Details 18 June 2024 The golden sunlight and coral reefs of the Caribbean shine through Disa Allsopp’s jewellery, in which luminous citrines, peridots and... Read more -
Figures in Conversation
Agalis Manessi's Maiolica Figures on Display 18 June 2024 New maiolica figures by Agalis Manessi are now on display at the CAA gallery. Japonaise , and For Odilon Redon... Read more
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A Spotlight on Summer Jewellery
Take a closer look at our wonderful new-in pieces that make for the perfect holiday season statement 11 June 2024 Reflect the light in Marlene McKibbin's acrylic jewellery, which truly catches the eye as it sparkles in motion on the... Read more -
All in the Details
4 - 22 June 4 June 2024 Dive into a jewel-toned world of intricately carved, woven and beaded treasures with All in the Details , celebrating the... Read more -
Explore the Full Colour Spectrum
New Works With Pops of Colour 28 May 2024 Sunshine streaming through the gallery windows has naturally put a spotlight on the bright and colourful. We're drawn to highlight... Read more -
NEW SUMMER OPENING HOURS
Starting 4th June 24 28 May 2024 With longer Summer evenings upon us, we thought it about time to adjust our opening hours to give a little... Read more
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Traces | Ali Holloway
London Craft Week 2024 16 May 2024 From her studio in North London, Ali Holloway uses thread as a medium to weave the city’s histories past and... Read more -
Traces | Ania Perkowska
London Craft Week 2024 16 May 2024 Ania Perkowska has been drawn to working in clay by its primary quality: an integral part of human civilisations for... Read more -
Traces | Gill Forsbrook
London Craft Week 2024 16 May 2024 In her wide-ranging practice, which spans from jewellery to sculpture, Gill Forsbrook is interested in the exploratory process of making,... Read more -
Traces | Hanna Salomonsson
London Craft Week 2024 16 May 2024 Retaining her characteristic connection to her native landscape, Hanna Salomonsson grapples with the legacy of Swedish folklore and female interconnectedness... Read more
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Traces | Gilles le Corre
London Craft Week 2024 14 May 2024 Gilles le Corre creates vessels and bowls on the wheel, manipulating and incising marks to the clay to give a... Read more -
Traces | Nancy Main
London Craft Week 2024 14 May 2024 Our ancient connection to materials is epitomised in the archetypal form of the ceramic vessel, transformed by Nancy Main into... Read more -
Traces | Sasha Wardell
London Craft Week 2024 14 May 2024 Sasha Wardell has dedicated over 40 years to perfecting the art of bone china, fusing artisan skills with industrial processes... Read more -
Traces | Vicki Ambery-Smith
London Craft Week 2024 14 May 2024 Distilling our personal connections with buildings into wearable art, Vicki Ambery-Smith’s jewellery miniaturises icons of the city’s skyline and puts... Read more
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Traces: Imagined Histories in Clay, Silver and Thread
London Craft Week 2024 at CAA 2 May 2024 Contemporary Applied Arts is delighted to announce our exhibition Traces: Imagined Histories in Clay, Silver and Thread , running from... Read more -
Ceramic Art London - See our CAA Makers
Ceramic Art London returns for its 20th Year at Kensington Olympia West. 16 April 2024 Celebrating exquisite craftsmanship, Ceramic Art London will showcase a diverse variety of ceramic techniques and forms, from the decorative and... Read more -
Fragments of History
New work by ceramicist Robert Cooper 16 April 2024 Every piece by Robert Cooper begins with a journey. The ceramicist’s studio in South London is a colourful archive of... Read more -
Become a Friend of CAA
Help us shape the future of Britain's applied arts 9 April 2024 We are delighted to announce the new Friends of CAA programme , which will help us continue nurturing Britain's finest... Read more
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The Colours of Easter
Soft pastels herald the start of spring 28 March 2024 The sun is starting to shine its rays through the windows of the gallery, and the promise of the Easter... Read more -
Create Your Own Floral Clay Sculptures
Join Hanna Salomonsson for a London Craft Week Workshop 20 March 2024 Discover the potential of clay and get inspired by nature with ceramicist Hanna Salomonsson for London Craft Week 2024. Join... Read more -
Learn to Weave with Plant-Dyed Yarns
Weave some sustainable magic with weaver Ali Holloway during London Craft Week 2024 20 March 2024 Join us for an afternoon of sustainable creativity at Contemporary Applied Arts! Immerse yourself in the world of weaving with... Read more -
London: Old & New with Jeweller Vicki Ambery-Smith
Explore London's rich architectural history with renowned jeweller and silversmith Vicki Ambery-Smith. 20 March 2024 Explore London's rich architectural history through the eyes of renowned jeweller and silversmith Vicki Ambery-Smith. Join us on Tuesday 14th... Read more
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Collect Textiles
Showcased Works 19 March 2024 Every stitch embodies dedication with this textile selection. From hand-stitched fabric to vintage ribbons, the works are wonderful demonstrations of... Read more -
Stephen Dixon's Maiolica and Migration series
Telling Stories On Porcelain. 19 March 2024 Materials tell stories, and Stephen Dixon 's practice excavates the past by bringing to light the stories of migration and... Read more -
CAA Glass at Collect Art Fair 2024
A Kaleidoscope of Colour at CAA 22 February 2024 Dive into a kaleidoscope of colour with our glass pieces exhibiting at Collect 2024. These statement pieces are an astounding... Read more -
CAA Textiles at Collect Art Fair 2024
Technique & Textiles 22 February 2024 The textile pieces that CAA are exhibiting at Collect 2024 are a wonderful demonstration of the detail and dexterity needed... Read more
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CAA Wood at Collect 2024
Exquisite Craftsmanship at Somerset House 22 February 2024 Exquisite craftsmanship is on show with our Wood makers at Collect Art Fair, from large-scale sculptural installation to bespoke home... Read more -
Jewellery & Metal at Collect 2024
CAA's Architectural Selection 22 February 2024 Our wonderful Jewellery and Metal selection for Collect 2024 spans from intricate jewellery to bold statement pieces with architectural influences.... Read more -
Vicki Ambery-Smith in Conversation with Corinne Julius
Join us at Collect Art Fair Friday 1 March 1pm 22 February 2024 In addition to the wonderful CAA work on display during Collect Art Fair, we will also be hosting a conversation... Read more -
Collect 2024 Ceramics
Mesmerising Techniques & Ceramic Artistry | Rosa Wiland Holmes, Lise Herud Braten, Tanya Gomez & More! 21 February 2024 Our Ceramics selection for CAA at Collect 2024 represent a diverse range of mesmerising techniques and glorious artistry. Featuring makers... Read more
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Akiko Hirai: Brand New Collection
The Japanese Ceramicist firing up Moon Jars & Sake Bottles 14 February 2024 Akiko Hirai is one of the foremost potters in the UK with pieces in extremely high demand. She makes practical... Read more -
Archive Works From The King Of British Woodturning
Bert Marsh ( 1932 - 2011 ) 25 January 2024 Bert Marsh was known throughout the woodturning world as one of the world's supreme woodturners, an inveterate story-teller, and mentor... Read more -
Valentines Day Gifts
For All Kinds Of Love 11 January 2024 For whoever your Valentine is, w hether you're treating your other half or surprising a close friend . Express your... Read more -
Contemporary Applied Arts at Collect 2024
Somerset House, London 1st - 3rd March 2024 7 December 2023 Contemporary Applied Arts is delighted to announce our participation in Collect 2024. Returning to the stunning Neoclassical surroundings of London's... Read more
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Vibrant New Scarf Collection from Alison White
The Ideas & Inspiration Behind 'Patch' 5 December 2023 Alison White's new scarf collection'Patch' is now in the gallery. She has shared with us her inspiration for the development... Read more -
Cosy Up With All-Natural Blankets Made in the UK
Winter warmers for cold Christmas nights 10 October 2023 As winter draws in and comfort from the elements becomes all the more urgent, the sofa beckons. Transform your living... Read more -
Christmas 2023: Set Your Christmas Table
Dazzle your guests with magical homewares this Christmas 6 October 2023 Whether you're entertaining a crowd or surrounding yourself with a small circle of loved ones, there is nothing more festive... Read more -
Christmas 2023: Sustainable Gift Giving
Surprise your eco-friendly loved ones with a unique handmade gift 6 October 2023 As winter starts to draw nearer and thoughts begin to turn to Christmas, you may be wondering how to gift... Read more
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Lise Herud Braten on the cover
Ceramic Review 13 September 2023 Lise Herud Braten appears on the cover of ceramic review this month. Follow the link below as she talks to... Read more -
Wood, Metal & Paper Showcase
Celebrating 75 Years of CAA 5 September 2023 CAA Wood, Metal & Paper | 12 Sep - 7 Nov 2023 | In our final discipline exhibition celebrating 75... Read more -
Traditional & Contemporary Woodturning: Bert Marsh & Darren Appiagyei
Unique hand-crafted bowls embracing the natural textures of reclaimed wood 29 August 2023 Wood has been central to human life and creativity for millennia. Egyptian monuments commemorate the tools of the woodturner's trade,... Read more -
The New Faberge, Extraordinary Teapots
DELFINA EMMANUEL 17 August 2023 As Faberge elevated the humble egg, Delfina Emmanuel elevates the teapot to new heights. Inspired by Faberge but working in... Read more
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Whispers of gold in the CAA gallery
Unique works that keep the summer glow going 16 August 2023 We're determined to keep our summer glow going with these fabulous pieces. Unique and handmade with metallic lustres filling each... Read more -
Kuniko Maeda at Révélations Biennal 2023, Paris
CAA member Kuniko Maeda is star of the show at international craft biennal in Paris 28 July 2023 We are delighted that CAA member Kuniko Maeda , whose intricate paper works seem to fly out of their frames,... Read more -
Magical Jewellery from Sea to Stars
Jewellery that dazzles in fine silver and gold. Beautiful heirloom pieces for special events, weddings or just because. 22 July 2023 Using ancient and cutting-edge techniques, our jewellers tranform fine metals and natural materials sourced from the sea to the deep... Read more -
Fly Me To The Moon (Jars)
Acclaimed ceramicists reinterpret the Korean moon jar 11 July 2023 These Moon Jars from our ceramists at Contemporary Applied Arts are truly out of this world! This week we're celebrating... Read more
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Crafts from the Shoreline to your Home
Contemporary crafts for beachy interiors 5 July 2023 It's summer holiday season, and we're all dreaming of sun and sea. Whether you're looking to bring back memories of... Read more -
Laura Plant Trials Series
New Works from this award winning designer and artist 4 July 2023 Making in her hometown of Stoke-on-Trent, Laura Plant draws from the creative heritage and ambition of the pioneering potters who... Read more -
Tableware Inspired By Nature
Ikuko Iwamoto 29 June 2023 IKUKO Iwamoto is a London-based Japanese artist who uses porcelain to create eccentric table top pieces and sculpture. Her typical... Read more -
Excavating the Past: Stories of Migration in Ceramic
Stephen Dixon's Maiolica and Migration series 28 June 2023 Materials tell stories, and Stephen Dixon 's practice excavates the past by bringing to light the stories of migration and... Read more
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The Magic of Wood
Natural Wooden Sculptures by Martin & Dowling 21 June 2023 The gallery is being suffused with the aroma of freshly carved wood thanks to an exclusive new series of sculptural... Read more -
Michèle Oberdieck: Fantasy Plants at Vessel Gallery
Solo exhibition by CAA member Michèle Oberdieck at Vessel Gallery 16 June 2023 CAA Member Michèle Oberdieck 's solo exhibition Fantasy Plants is available to view for another two weeks at Vessel Gallery... Read more -
Julie Arkell new works, available now
Delightful imaginative curious creatures & whimsical brooches 13 June 2023 NEW WORKS JUST ARRIVED, AVAILABLE IN THE GALLERY AND ONLINE. Peek into Julie Arkell 's magical world , Julie’s creatures... Read more -
Glass & Textiles Exhibition
CAA celebrates its 75th year 31 May 2023 CAA continues its celebrations of 75 years of championing the very best of British craft with a showcase of Glass... Read more
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Organic Ceramics
Scandinavian ceramics by Lise Herud Braten 12 May 2023 Lise Herud Braten 's primary interests lie in creating highly textured and natural, organic forms, with references to details in... Read more -
The Natural Beauty Of Native Wood
Wood Maker Matthew Paré 11 May 2023 Matthew Paré makes furniture marked by uncompromising quality and refined craftsmanship, with particular focus on hand and tool. He creates... Read more -
Margo Selby - Textile Titan
The Carré Series 10 May 2023 Presenting the Carré series from our Textile Maker, Margo Selby . The Carré series, begun in 2022, is Margo’s ode... Read more -
Michèle Oberdieck
London Craft Week 2023 10 May 2023 London Craft Week 2023 has arrived! We can't wait for everyone to see our exhibition Seven: Seven Decades, Seven Disciplines,... Read more
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Recycle, Transform and Renew
Metal & Silversmith Claire Malet 10 May 2023 Stunning new works from our Metal artist, Claire Malet . These new pieces are inspired by growth, by natural forms,... Read more -
Sustainable jewellery from recycled materials
Something Old, Something New 29 April 2023 Recycled precious metals, ethical practices, sustainable gemstones: in recent years there has been more inquiry than ever into how jewellers... Read more -
Aneta Regel: Memory Landscape
New solo show by CAA Member Aneta Regel 28 April 2023 See CAA Member Aneta Regel 's sculptural works in her new solo exhibition 'Memory Landscape' (28th April - 17th June... Read more -
Fire & Earth: Ceramics by Gabriele Koch
Elegant ceramic vessels celebrate natural beauty 28 April 2023 We are very pleased to present two new works by Gabriele Koch alongside some of her older pieces, available now... Read more
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Eclectic Assemblages
Folk Art-inspired ceramic works by Joanna Veevers 25 April 2023 For Joanna Veevers , every piece starts with drawing. All of her ceramics, from jewellery to mirrors and wall-hung assemblages,... Read more -
Sandy Brown FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES II
Solo Exhibition 21 April 2023 Renowned ceramicist Sandy Brown has announced her next solo show in Germany. 16 July to 3 September... Read more -
JOIN US FOR MEET THE MAKER
Saturday 22nd April 11am - 4pm 18 April 2023 Creative talents often have plenty of stories to tell, we would love you to come and meet some of our... Read more -
Salt Glazed Stoneware
Ceramics With Character 13 April 2023 Salt - glazed pottery has a near-magical quality that leaves many pottery lovers bewitched. The immediate warmth and strength of... Read more
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