Canterbury Pottery is owned and run by Richard Chapman, who has been throwing pots all his life. The pottery was established by Richard's mother, Betty Chapman after she graduated from the Royal College of Art and in 1963 Canterbury Pottery was opened.

Richard's pots are created to be used and whilst they look decorative they are also eminently practical to use everyday.

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Living in the idyllic Kentish countryside, Richard finds his inspiration for the flowing forms and colours of his pottery, in the surrounding fruit orchards, hop gardens and chalk downlands. Each piece is handmade and glazed, in some cases up to seven different glazes are applied, which together create Richard's unusual and distinctive style.

The beautiful, historic city of Canterbury is also a huge source of inspiration in Richard's work; as are the roman and anglo-saxon archaeological artefacts on display in the city's museums.

Canterbury Pottery's Showroom & Studio are situated in the city's Buttermarket, directly opposite the Cathedral's Christchurch Gate (the main entrance). In the Showroom it is usual to find Richard and his small team of ceramicists making and finishing pottery. Several of Richard's apprentices have gone on to be potters in their own right.

This web site offers just a small selection of the pieces available from our studio. If you cannot see the item you are looking for, please contact us and we will e-mail you a photograph of what is in stock to suit your needs.

To use everyday...