Sydney Ceramics Market Carriageworks 2025

Sydney’s design crowd is about to get their hands gloriously dirty. Back for its fourth year, Sydney Ceramics Market 2025 is where contemporary clay culture collides with architectural grandeur. Carriageworks transforms into a two-day wonderland of sculptural showstoppers, tableware treasures, live wheel-throwing, and some of the best food stalls in the city. This isn’t just a market, it’s where collectors, creatives, and the clay-curious gather to shape the future of Australian ceramics.

Location

Address: Carriageworks, Bays 22–24, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015
Website: sydneyceramicsmarket.com

Dates

Next Event: Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 October 2025
Frequency: Annual
Duration: 2 Days

Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm

Price

Adult: $8 (single day)
Two-Day Entry: $12
Kids 12 & under: Free

Book Tickets →
Tickets available online or at the door (card only).

The BioHax Take

Carriageworks doesn’t do half measures, and neither does Sydney Ceramics Market. What started as a humble gathering of potters has evolved into a sharp, design-driven event that sits firmly on Sydney’s cultural calendar. Over 130 ceramicists from NSW and the ACT transform the heritage bays into a sprawling exhibition of form and function, think collectible vessels, statement sculptures, and everyday tableware that makes IKEA weep. Add live demos, tactile workshops, and a killer food lineup, and you’ve got a weekend that’s as much about culture as it is about clay.

Who It’s For

Design lovers with an eye for the handmade
Collectors hunting their next sculptural obsession
Creatives looking to pick up tips (and tools)
Families and kids curious about wheel-throwing
Anyone who knows a good focaccia pairs perfectly with ceramics

What’s On Offer

130+ ceramic makers from NSW and ACT — from emerging artists to master potters
A curated emerging artists exhibition at the entrance, spotlighting 30 new Sydney talents
Live wheel-throwing demonstrations by Clay Sydney
Specialist tools from Meet Ceramics and Homespun engineers for those levelling up their own practice
Juz Kitson’s Porcelain Queen clay and artisan brushware showcase
A curated food lineup: matcha by TTotaler, focaccia by Gargano Pizzeria, Brooklyn Boy Bagels, Hello Lemonade, and a Donut Papi comeback
Indoor venue with ambient sound, quiet respite room, and plenty of space to explore

Photo Credit: Sydney Ceramic Markets Instagram.

Sustainability Snapshot

Carriageworks’ adaptive reuse of heritage railway workshops provides a low-impact venue. By hosting a single centralised event, Sydney Ceramics Market supports local makers, reduces transport emissions, and promotes slow design through handcrafted objects meant to last generations.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next event?
The next Sydney Ceramics Market is on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025 at Carriageworks, Eveleigh NSW.

Can I bring my dog or pet?
Unfortunately not. Only registered service animals are permitted inside the venue.

Can I pre-purchase an entry ticket?
Yes. Online tickets are available through Humanitix. Pre-purchase is recommended to skip queues.

Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes. Tickets are available via card payment only. Single day entry is $8.

Is there parking at the venue?
Limited parking is available. Public transport is strongly recommended.

Is there disabled parking at the venue?
Yes, at the end of Carriageworks Way. Plan ahead as spots are limited.

What accessibility and sensory supports are available?
The venue is wheelchair and pram accessible with an access ramp, quiet room, water stations, baby change facilities, and bench seating.

Is there food and drink available?
Yes. Expect curated food stalls including TTotaler matcha, Gargano focaccia, Brooklyn Boy Bagels, Hello Lemonade and Donut Papi.

How many stallholders will there be?
Over 130 makers plus a curated exhibition of 30 emerging artists.

How can I become a stallholder?
Sign up to the Sydney Ceramics Market mailing list to be notified when 2026 applications open.