watercolour painting of ice floating on sea

20 June – 30 September 2025

Reflections of a Collection

Free entry

Lidded Jar and Tankard (c.1938) by Michael Cardew

The Burton’s Ceramics Collection offers a comprehensive narrative of North Devon’s ceramic legacy, from its folk art roots to its influence on modern studio pottery. This exhibition in our Ceramics Gallery explores the dynamic combination of history, tradition, and innovation that defines the region’s contribution to the world of ceramics, featuring potters such as Michael Leach, Edmund Fishley, David Leach, William Fishley Holland and Michael Cardew.