Zoo Ceramics takes part in the Lincoln Makers' Markets in the Castle Square on the first Saturday of each month. We also take part in Ceramics in Charnwood and the Stamford Pottery Show and we attend several of the Alford Craft Market events, usually Easter and the August Bank Holiday Festival. Our Christmas shows include the Big Craft Event and the Lincoln Christmas Craft Market. We also have a gallery and workshop in Waddington.
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EVENTS
Lincoln Makers' Markets
In the Castle Square between the Castle and the Cathedral
10 - 5pm each day
The Lincoln Makers’ Market is a group of traditional and contemporary artists and craft workers who sell their work on a monthly street market in the Castle Square in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter. The fairs are organised by Leah Goldberg from Dancing Hare Pottery and Alison Martin from Yellowbelly Crafts.
Running from March to December on the first Saturday of each month and in the St Paul in the Bail and a Christmas show in December. The events will feature a high standard of art work from the regions prominent artists, set against a stunning backdrop of Lincoln Cathedral and Castle.
Dates of 2025
Hare and Cat Lincoln Artists Market
CASTLE SQUARE
Saturday 1st March
Saturday 5th April Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th and Monday 5th May Festival of History Bank Holiday Weekend Saturday 7th June Saturday 5th July
Saturday 19th and Sunday 2oth July 1940's Weekend TBC
Saturday 2nd August Saturday 6th September Saturday 4th October
Saturday 1st November Lincoln Makers' Market Christmas Village in the Castel Square
Saturday 7th December 10am - 7pm
Sunday 8th December 10am - 5pm
ST PAUL IN THE BAIL Lincoln Makers' Markets are also held in St Paul in the Bail and coincide with the Farmers Market in the Castle Square. Zoo Ceramics have other commitments on shows in grey, so unfortunately will not be attending. Saturday 15th March
Saturday 17th May
Saturday 21st June
Saturday 16th August
Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th August Steampunk
Saturday 2oth September
Saturday 18th October
Saturday 15th November
Lovely ceramics show run by Salsbury Ceramics potters Louise and David Salsbury.
The only town centre Ceramics market in the UK returns for it's forth year. Over 40 of the finest Ceramic Artists from the East Midlands and beyond selling their work for one day only in Loughborough Market Place.
Waddington Christmas Fair
Saturday 20th November
Waddington Village Hall, Playing Field, Mere Road
Lincoln LN5 9NX
11 - 3 pm
Lovely local show featuring the craft work of 40 talented artists.
Waddington Christmas Fair
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Stamford Pottery Market
Saturday 19th April
10 - 4.30pm
Free admission
Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street, Stamford. Lincs
PE9 2LD
Wonderful pottery show created by Katherine Winfrey and now organised by Tony Orvis in the Stamford Arts Centre ballroom. There is also a show on Saturday 25th November.
Lincoln Cathedral
Friday8th - Saturday 9th December
10.30 - 4.30 pm
A brand new craft show held in the spectacular Lincoln Cathedral Cloisters.
Admission to the Cathedral will be half price on Friday Saturday 9 , meaning adults can visit for just £5.50, and children aged 16 and under can visit for free. Throughout the day there will be live music in the Nave including performances by Lincoln Vocal Academy. There will be family fun with Christmas crafts and storytelling in the Learning Centre and on Saturday the Cathedral will be taking part in the Lincoln Ice Trail and at 12noon and 3pm on Saturday, there will be ice carving demonstrations. There will also be a carousel on the Dean's Green adding to the festive atmosphere.