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Hand Painted Maiolica Ceramics by Agalis Manessi
Clay Leaps into Life with a Painter's Touch 5 June 2025 Ceramicist Agalis Manessi grew up in Corfu, an island steeped in the kaleidoscopic colours of its flora and fauna and... Read more -
Colourful New Jewellery From Marlene McKibbin
Bold Tones, Clean Lines 31 May 2025 For her summer collection, Marlene McKibbin has made a series of new acrylic jewellery pieces in sunset tones, from deep... Read more -
Tactile Textures in Ceramics and Jewellery
Organic shapes to wear and to accessorise your home 29 May 2025 From rough, rocky ceramic surfaces to ocean-inspired jewellery, these makers use natural textures to dramatic effect in pieces for the... Read more -
London Craft Week Continues in the Gallery
Shop your favourites from the 'Craft in Evolution' show 28 May 2025 Our London Craft Week exhibition, 'Craft in Evolution', continues at the gallery. From handblown glass vessels and organic ceramics to... Read more
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Annie Sherburne New Jewellery Just In!
Quirky Vintage Treasures 6 May 2025 Annie Sherburne’s jewellery is made to turn heads— and with new pieces just in, it’s the perfect time to find... Read more -
Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
Wedding Bells are Ringing 29 April 2025 Wedding Bells are Ringing! Whether you're looking for the perfect engagement ring, hunting for wedding bands to treasure forever, celebrating... Read more -
Aneta Regel
New Works Incoming! 23 April 2025 We’re excited to share some stunning new pieces from ceramic artist Aneta Regel. At the heart of Aneta’s art is... Read more -
Indulge in Easter Treats
16 April 2025 Fall in love with charming maolica rabbits by Agalis Manessi , patchwork ceramic vessels by Zoe Hillyard for your Spring... Read more
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London Craft Week, Craft in Evolution
CAA at OXO 9 April 2025 As we enter our 77th year, CAA will take over gallery@oxo in the South Bank's iconic Oxo Tower Wharf for... Read more -
Handcrafted Treasures
Here's a Little Story! 4 April 2025 Dear Craft Enthusiast, Let us share the story of our talented Makers who carefully craft beautiful pieces, each one a... Read more -
Angus Ross
BBC Countryfile 2 April 2025 'Tidy workshop ready for BBC Countryfile coming to film' Please watch this Sunday 6th April 17.15 - BBC One Cairngorms... Read more -
Spring Curation
Explore Stunning Sunshine Shades 1 April 2025 Lift the mood with a positive injection of sunshine yellow in the home this Spring. From ceramic, to metal and... Read more
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Art Deco to Rustic, Contemporary to Hand-tooled
Hand Carved, Handmade and Unique Works in Wood. 27 March 2025 From our Art Deco inspired side table and English burr walnut cabinet, to rustic farmhouse table ware, contemporary wooden vessels... Read more -
Thoughtful Gifts for Mother's Day
Show your appreciation with these unique handcrafted gifts 27 March 2025 Find a special something to show your appreciation this Mother's Day. From small token gifts and sentimental jewellery, to stunning... Read more -
Craft in Evolution | London Craft Week 2025
13th - 18th May 25 March 2025 London Craft Week is a city-wide festival celebrating exceptional craftsmanship, across multiple sectors and disciplines, from around the world. Through... Read more -
Collect 25 Continues in the Gallery
Legacy & Evolution 11 March 2025 After a busy week at Collect 2025, we are back in the gallery and preparations are underway for our next... Read more
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Cosy up with Warming Winter Textiles
Textiles Take Centre Stage 13 February 2025 Peruse pieces for the home in our curation of framed wall art, hanging tapestries and decorative cushion covers. Or cosy-up... Read more -
Happy Chinese New Year!
To celebrate the Lunar New Year we are offering 10% off on our website and in the gallery. 29 January 2025 Happy Lunar New Year! The 29th of January 2025 marks the first day of the New Year in the lunisolar... Read more -
Shijia Zhou
Introducing our new intern at CAA 14 January 2025 Shijia came to the UK in 2023 to study jewellery at U.A.L. Her work is made primarily in metal which... Read more -
CAA at Collect 2025
Somerset House, 28 February - 2 March 2025 8 January 2025 Contemporary Applied Arts is delighted to announce our participation in Collect 2025 . Returning to the stunning surroundings of London's... Read more
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New In Hand-Crafted Pieces for the New Year
Start the year with something special 8 January 2025 As we step into the new year, we are pleased to share the latest selection of handcrafted pieces that have... Read more -
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 our... 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
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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 -
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... 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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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