Events
Throughout the year, I take my handmade pottery from my workshop in Oxfordshire to various markets, galleries and events around the country.
Below you can find a list of the upcoming places I will be displaying and selling my work. Please come along and say hi, I would love to meet you and talk to you about my pottery.
Christmas on the Farm
Join us at Bernwood Pottery for a community based Christmas fair which will include unique shopping from local producers and small businesses, food, drink and live music. So much holiday fun to be had!
Friday, December 5th - 3pm till 8pm
Saturday, December 6th - 10am till 5pm
More information at: Christmas on the Farm
Christmas as Preston Bissett
Get into the Christmas Spirit and please join me at the Christmas Market at Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop on Sunday, November 23rd. I will be showcasing an array of handmade ceramics which are ideal for Christmas gifts including handmade Christmas decorations. More information at: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop
Sally Evans Artists and Makers Fair - Thame
This lovely local artists and makers event takes place in Thame Town Hall. A specially curated event, Sally invites the best of local artists and makers to participate in these fairs. If you are looking for a unique gift for the Christmas season, you will find it here!
Christmas on the Manor - Wendover
Join me for this free to attend festive Christmas market in the centre of Wendover.
Potfest in the Pens, Melton Mowbray
Potfest is the premier ceramic festival in the midlands!
Henley Craft Market October
Monthly market on Henley High Street featuring local makers and creators from Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Last chance to find some spooky ceramic decorations!
Oxford Coffee Festival
Bernwood Pottery presenting new mug and cup collections at Oxford Coffee Festival
Lopemede Farm Artisan Market October
Bernwood Pottery can be found monthly at the Local Artisan Market at Lopemede Farm. Every second Sunday of the Month, from 10am - 3pm, come by for the best in local makers and producers. Our event often features live music. It will be spooky for the month of October, come find some Halloween treats! It is a free, fun event for the entire family. For more information please check out our Lopemede Artisan Market Facebook Page.
Henley Craft Market September
Monthly craft market on Henley High Street featuring local makers and creators from Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Lopemede Farm Artisan Market September
Bernwood Pottery can be found monthly at the Local Artisan Market at Lopemede Farm. Every second Sunday of the Month, from 10am - 3pm, come by for the best in local makers and producers. Our event often features guest food trucks, coffee and live music. It is a free, fun event for the entire family. For more information please check out our Lopemede Artisan Market Facebook Page.
Towersey Fringe Festival
I am very much looking forward to joining other local makers and artists in the retail village at the Towersey Fringe Festival for 2025. A free to attend event with fun for the entire family, the festival will feature food, live music and a beer tent. For more information about the event, check out Towersey Fringe Festival.
Chafor Vineyard Open Day
Looking for something to do on Bank Holiday Weekend? Come to Chafor Vineyard for a special day of fun for all the family! There will be wine sampling, BBQ, ice creams, an open air bar, local craft stalls and WWF nature trails with free entry and parking. Bernwood Pottery will be there sampling wine and selling pottery in the craft stall section. More information at: https://chafor.co.uk/
Lopemede Farm Artisan Market
Bernwood Pottery can be found monthly at the Local Artisan Market at Lopemede Farm. Every second Sunday of the Month, 10am - 3pm. Come by for the best in local makers and producers. We will be joined by a guest food truck Hip Hop Pizza and Affo who features coffee and coconut ice cream. We will also have live music by CJ Quinn and David Stacey from 12pm - 2pm. It is a free fun event for the entire family! More information on the Lopemede Artisan Market Facebook Page.
The English Riviera Summer Exhibition at Artizan Gallery
Come on down to the seaside to see my gorgeous ceramics which are inspired by the sea. The English Riviera Summer Exhibition at Artizan Collective Gallery in Torquay is an annual celebration of contemporary visual arts. Running from 29th June - 24th August 2025, this exhibition transforms the Fleet Walk gallery space into a vibrant patchwork of colour, creativity and community. For more information, check out Artizan Gallery English Riviera Summer Exhibition.
Handmade Oxford
Elizabeth Murphy is pleased to be exhibiting for a second year at Handmade Oxford at Waterperry Gardens. Exhibiting under the banner of Elizabeth Murphy Ceramics, I will be presenting my latest work from the Cloud Series which explores the poetry of archetypal forms through textural interventions. Working intuitively with the form, the meandering textures are animated with movement and spontaneity and enhanced through complex glaze combinations.
Oxfordshire Artweeks / The Art Barns at Bernwood Pottery
For Oxfordshire Art Weeks, May 17th - 26th Bernwood Pottery is hosting the The Art Barns, a special exhibition of Oxfordshire artists featuring ceramics, jewellery, painting, photography and mixed media. Set in a beautiful farmyard setting, the two 19th century barns are transformed into gallery spaces and the central courtyard becomes a place to come together as a community to relax and enjoy the art. The pottery studio will be open for demonstrations over the weekend. Light refreshments available for a donation which benefits Brill School.
Artists:
Debbie Page, Elizabeth Murphy, Georgina Weston, Kate Webber, Kerry Spurry, Mark Fennell, Rita Rattray,
Oxfordshire Art Weeks, Venue 373
The Art Barn at Bernwood Pottery, Old Arngrove Farm, Horton-cum-Studley, OX33 1DG
May 17th - 26th, 10am – 5pm daily with parking, open studio and refreshments
Lopemede Farm Artisan Market
Bernwood Pottery can be found monthly at the Local Artisan Market at Lopemede Farm. Every second Sunday of the Month, 10am - 3pm. Come by for the best in local makers and producers. We will be joined by a guest food truck and Copper Penny Box Coffee and we will also have live music by CJ Quinn and David Stacey.
The Kiln Room Exhibition at Delamore Arts
I am pleased to be exhibiting a few of my pieces at the Kiln Room exhibition at Delamore Arts for the month of May.
For more information: https://www.delamore-art.co.uk/
Lopemede Farm Artisan Market
Bernwood Pottery can be found monthly at the Local Artisan Market at Lopemede Farm. Every second Sunday of the Month, 10am - 3pm. Come by for the best in local makers and producers. For April guest food trucks are: Hip Hop Pizza Truck and Copper Penny Box Coffee and we will also have live music by CJ Quinn and David Stacey.
Lopemede Farm Artisan Market
Bernwood Pottery can be found monthly at the Local Artisan Market at Lopemede Farm. Every second Sunday of the Month, 10am - 3pm.
Henley Craft Market
Monthly market on Henley High Street featuring local makers and creators from Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Open 25 Exhibition at The Old Lock Up Gallery
I am delighted to be participating in The Open Exhibition at The Old Lock Up Gallery, Cromford. The show features 50 artists from all over the UK and I am pleased to be a part of this amazing jewel of a gallery.
Gallery Opening Hours: Friday - Sunday 10-4pm
www.theoldlockupgallery.org
Henley Craft Market
Monthly market on Henley High Street featuring local makers and creators from Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Local Producers Market Thame
Bernwood Pottery can be found monthly at the Local Producers Market in Thame Market. Every second Tuesday of the Month, 8:30am - 1pm.
Christmas on the Farm
Join us at Bernwood Pottery for a community based Christmas fair which will include unique shopping from local producers and small businesses, food, drink and music. So much holiday fun to be had!
Potfest in the Pens, Melton Mowbray
I am proud to be exhibiting for my first Potfest at Potfest in the Pens in Melton Mowbray. A three-day artisan market with over 90 ceramicists in the heart of Melton Mowbray and just in time for Christmas shopping. Friday, November 1st 3-7pm, Saturday, November 2nd 10am-4pm and Sunday, November 3rd, 10am - 4pm. Tickets £4 for adults, children free. More information at: https://potfest.co.uk
Long Crendon Manor Artisan Market
Bernwood Pottery can be found monthly at the Local Artisan Market at Long Crendon Manor Stables. Every second Sunday of the Month, 10am - 3pm.
Local Producers Market Thame
Bernwood Pottery can be found monthly at the Local Producers Market in Thame Market. Every second Tuesday of the Month, 8:30am - 1pm.
Thame Food Festival
A feast for your senses and stomach, the Thame Food Festival offers a culinary exploration with food trucks and artisan food makers. In the same spirit, join Bernwood Pottery at the Humble Country Events Marquee for some beautiful objects for your home and get your Christmas shopping started early!
Chafor Vineyard Open Day
Looking for something to do on Bank Holiday Weekend? Come to Chafor Vineyard for a special day of fun for all the family! There will be wine sampling, BBQ, ice creams, an open air bar, local craft stalls and WWF nature trails with free entry and parking. Bernwood Pottery will be there sampling wine and selling pottery in the craft stall section. More information at: https://chafor.co.uk/
Ceramics Exhibition at West Ox Arts Gallery
I am pleased be a part of this group exhibition and share my new Ripple Collections and Striation Totems.
More From Bernwood Pottery Oxfordshire
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Pottery Classes
Join Elizabeth for a fun and informative pottery class. The classes run at her Oxfordshire farm as well as at local pubs.
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Shop
Browse Elizabeth Murphy’s unique and hand crafted pottery pieces. From beautiful mugs and plates to candlesticks and mirrors.
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Commissions
Are you looking for a bespoke pottery piece for your business or for a special occasion? Get in touch to find out more.