With the first spin of the wheel, the potters begin their work, crafting a roast dinner service alongside matching side plates – pieces destined to endure the fiery trial of the kiln.

The remaining potters now explore their individual interpretations of the beloved gluggle jug, encountering an unexpected challenge: they must work blindfolded.

The remaining potters are tasked with crafting Staffordshire flatbacks, facing a formidable challenge in this unexpected competition.

The studio hummed with the familiar energy of Raku firing week as the potters sculpted expressive animal busts, their hands coaxing form from clay. Soon, they would shift their focus to a decorative challenge set by guest judge Jacqui Atkin…

With Garden Week in full swing, artisans are crafting enchanting additions for the landscape: elaborate water features that spill and cascade, and charming homes designed especially for hedgehogs.

The comforting ritual of teatime has arrived, and the pottery studios are abuzz with creations: whimsical teapots and mugs adorned with vibrant majolica. Furthermore, the infamous bucket of doom makes its reappearance.

The week has proven unexpectedly revealing, as the potters venture into the realm of illuminated sculpture and confront an unforeseen challenge.

The quarter-final arrived, and the artisans, known for their vintage-style water filters crafted in personal oil drum kilns, offered a coffee filter as a gesture.

The semi-final pitted the ceramic artists against each other in a watery arena, the ultimate test: the notorious toilet challenge.

The culmination of their efforts arrives: the potters craft breathtaking chandeliers and bowls with meticulously faceted surfaces.