Overview

Rug up, bring your friends and family and immerse yourself in the world of ceramic making, creativity and community as Canberra Potters transforms into a bustling mini festival.

Watch live pottery making and firing demonstrations by exceptional Canberra region artists and get your hands in clay with 'have a go' wheel throwing and handbuilding activities for kids and adults. Peruse the curated ceramic artist markets in the Canberra Potters Gallery and have a chat with their resident artists as they open their studios to the public.

Enjoy delicious food, drinks and live entertainment in the food precinct, including their famous Soup Bowl and Tumbler Fundraiser and a wine bar collaboration with their cultural partners Lerida Estate.

End the evening experiencing the spectacular opening of their woodfired Petal Kiln.

With limited parking available onsite and in the surrounding streets, they've organised parking at Old Station Well Dr at EPIC and a free shuttle bus looping between the tram stop at Phillip Ave, EPIC, and Canberra Potters all afternoon.

Fired Up! 2026 is presented in partnership with ACT Government through artsACT, Strathnairn Arts, Lerida Estate and Broadbean Catering.