Louise Crookenden-Johnson Ceramics

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04/09/2026

The preview evening at the central exhibition for Northants and Rutland Open Studios is always a warm reunion. It is such a treat to gather with fellow artists and makers, catch up on a year of ideas, and share in the buzz of seeing everyone’s work displayed together.

These clips capture just a fraction of the laughter, connections, and creative conversations that made the launch night so memorable.

To cap off a brilliant evening, one of my ceramic pieces found a new home. Knowing that something made by hand in my studio connected with someone in that room is the ultimate highlight.

Thank you as always to who has the vision and persistence to make it happen, a full-time job on top of a full-time job! And to the volunteers who walk alongside this beautiful event.

You can visit the exhibition throughout September, Wednesdays to Sundays. All the artwork is for sale, a huge range of mediums and styles. Don’t miss out on the mini masterpieces.

It’s a great place to plan your September open studio visits

My Pottery, is open 10–4 p.m. on the 5th and 13th of September.

04/09/2026

A hive of activity setting up our pop-up exhibition in Banbury
Thank you to the enthusiastic team

The exhibition looks fantastic, great selection of pieces. Another amazing collection.

⭐️OPEN POTTERY⭐️Step inside the studio, take a look out at the garden, and come spend a relaxed day with us! 🌿✨My doors ...
04/09/2026

⭐️OPEN POTTERY⭐️

Step inside the studio, take a look out at the garden, and come spend a relaxed day with us! 🌿✨

My doors are wide open tomorrow, Saturday 5th September (10am–4pm), for Northants & Rutland Open Studios!

Drop in to browse hand-crafted ceramics, meet my brilliant fellow artist friends and , and explore the space where it all happens.

Have a go on my mini potter’s wheel completely free of charge! If you’d like to have your mini creation fired and posted to you, we can arrange that for a small fee.
📍 Venue 92: 133 Headlands, Kettering, NN15 6JA
⏰ Open: Saturday 5th September, 10am – 4pm

🍷 Central Exhibition Launch Tonight:
Don’t forget the Open Studios Launch Party this evening at Lamport Hall from 6pm onwards! Join us for canapés, drinks, and a first look at the central showcase— is a great place to start plotting your September festival, creating your own art trail through Northamptonshire and Rutland.

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17/08/2026

Proof that sometimes it’s not the work—it’s just the way it’s displayed ! 😅

As creatives we are always learning, it’s what makes what we do fun!

I stood back after my first day trading , I had oodles of customers that passed me by, the people I expected to stand and chat to didn’t stop. I figured it wasn’t just the hot weather, pieces that usually get a comment weren’t drawing the eye, and I went home after the first day thinking I needed to make a change.

It’s wild how small tweaks in height and spacing change the whole picture!

Anyone else had this experience?
Are you a “leave the stand as is” person, or a constant display tweaker? 👇

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What a gorgeous day at the Rutland Flower Show yesterday! ☀️It’s set to be a bit cooler today and tomorrow—ideal weather...
15/08/2026

What a gorgeous day at the Rutland Flower Show yesterday! ☀️

It’s set to be a bit cooler today and tomorrow—ideal weather for a spot of weekend shopping!
The Grand Marquee is bursting with amazing handmade work and unique gifts. I’m right at the far end on Stand 41, right opposite the lovely Lucy from Lucy • Graphic Designer • Letterpress Printmaker !

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If you’re coming along, keep an eye out for speakers in the Garden Theatre including BBC Gardeners’ World icons Carol Klein () and Adam Frost (Adam Frost), as well as Nick Hamilton () and Matthew Wilson! 

⏰ Show Times:
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM 
Hope to see you here! 👋✨

14/08/2026

An early start for the first day

📍 Stand 41 (inside the Grand Marquee)
🗓️ Friday 14th – Sunday 16th August
📍 Rutland Showground, Oakham

Emily will be there to help today

give us a wave if you’re planning to come along.

I will also have brochure free to pick up from the stand so do come and grab one while they last.

13/08/2026

Setup day at the Rutland Flower Show! 🌸✨

We’ve been busy transforming our blank canvas into a colourful display packed with handmade earthenware creatures, birds, and botanical pieces.

A huge thank you to Emily for being the ultimate helper today—and it was so lovely to see Lucy from and !

Here’s a quick time-lapse peek behind the scenes as all the ceramics find their place… ⏱️🏺

If you’re visiting the show this weekend, do come say hello! You can find me right here:

📍 Stand 41 (inside the Grand Marquee)
🗓️ Friday 14th – Sunday 16th August
📍 Rutland Showground, Oakham 

Can’t wait to see everyone across the weekend! 💕
Head over to purchase advanced tickets closes at midnight tonight

Louise Crookenden Johnson CeramicsLouise is a Potter who lives and works in Kettering. Swipe to see more of what she mak...
06/08/2026

Louise Crookenden Johnson Ceramics
Louise is a Potter who lives and works in Kettering. Swipe to see more of what she makes and her lovely home studio which will welcome all visitors on Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 13th September.

“I make hand modelled birds and creatures from white earthenware with majolica illustrations.
Plus, teaching throwing on the potters wheel to beginners in my studio is genuinely my happy place.”

Louise is one of eight mixed media artists part of the Northants & Rutland Open Studios ‘Artisan Perspectives’ pop-up exhibition at the delightful Jackdaw Gallery
Ist September to 3rd October
Jackdaw Gallery, West St, Oundle, PE8 4EJ

Katy
Di Guttridge
Jamie's Sketchbook box.
Katy Burdett
Nicola Devas

Kingfisher pottery ornament, hand models and then illustrated onto the surface of the white glaze

Louise is one of eight mixed media artists part of the Northants & Rutland Open Studios ‘Artisan Perspectives’ pop-up exhibition at the delightful Jackdaw Gallery
Ist September to 3rd October
Jackdaw Gallery, West St, Oundle, PE8 4EJ

Katy
Di Guttridge
Jamie's Sketchbook box.
Katy Burdett
Nicola Devas

Wren pottery, ornament

Louise is one of eight mixed media artists part of the Northants & Rutland Open Studios ‘Artisan Perspectives’ pop-up exhibition at the delightful Jackdaw Gallery
Ist September to 3rd October
Jackdaw Gallery, West St, Oundle, PE8 4EJ

Katy
Di Guttridge
Jamie's Sketchbook box.
Katy Burdett
Nicola Devas

Louise loves to help beginners Throw A Pot, a two hour session designed for newbies, to grow confidence and make lovely things, and of course delight in the clay

Louise will be bringing her tiny Potters Wheel into the streets of Oundle with other artists taking part in the exhibition

Louise is one of eight mixed media artists part of the Northants & Rutland Open Studios ‘Artisan Perspectives’ pop-up exhibition at the delightful Jackdaw Gallery
Ist September to 3rd October
Jackdaw Gallery, West St, Oundle, PE8 4EJ

Katy
Di Guttridge
Jamie's Sketchbook box.
Katy Burdett
Nicola Devas

Louise’s home studio surrounded by garden, the natural location an inspiration for her work.
louise’s studio will be open an

05/08/2026

A busy week in the pottery getting ready for the most magnificent summer show 🪴🌷🌹🌺⭐️

I have been topping up the Swift Bird wall pieces. They are priced £35 each. They look fantastic alongside the Swallows that I also make.

Rutland Flower show
🗓️ 14th – 16th August 2026
📍 Rutland Showground, Oakham
🎟️ Children 15 & under enter FREE!

I will have lovely Instagram buddy joining me on the Friday, a chance to catch up and learn from each other on the stand. Chat about

Find us on Stand 41 in the Grand Marquee

Check out my website, the swift’s are in stock if you can’t make it along to the show.

Rutland’s Biggest Garden Event Is Back! 🌸✨3 Days of Plants, Inspiration & Celebrity Speakers(Swipe to see what’s happeni...
02/08/2026

Rutland’s Biggest Garden Event Is Back! 🌸✨
3 Days of Plants, Inspiration & Celebrity Speakers
(Swipe to see what’s happening ➡️
and what I’ll have with me on Stand in the Grand Marquee!)

Rutland Flower Show
Rutland Flower Show
📍 Location: Rutland Showground, Oakham (⁠LE15 7TW⁠)
🗓️ Dates: Friday 14th – Sunday 16th August 2026
⏰ Times: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Daily
🎟️ Children 15 & Under GO FREE!

🗓️ 14th – 16th August 2026
📍 Rutland Showground, Oakham
🎟️ Children 15 & under enter FREE!

RutlandFlowerShow

Catch live talks & Q&As at the Rutland Garden Theatre:

⭐ Carol Klein (BBC Gardeners’ World - Saturday)
⭐ Nick Hamilton (Barnsdale Gardens)
⭐ Matthew Wilson (Radio 4 GQT)
Plus Adam Frost, Bunny Guinness, Ben Cross & more!

🌸 The Grand Marquee & Show Gardens
🪴 Plant Shopping & Nurseries
🧀 Fine Foods Marquee & Local Craft Artisans
✈️ Battle of Britain Flypast
🎶 Live Music on the Bandstand

Whether you’re looking to transform your backyard, shop rare plants from national nurseries, listen to world-class gardeners like Carol Klein and Nick Hamilton, or simply enjoy local artisan food and live music—the Rutland Flower Show 2026 has something for everyone!

👇 Tap the link in our bio to book your tickets today!
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133 Headlands
Kettering
NN156AE

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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