Calling all tentacle lovers...
Be smart like an octopus by snapping up this stunning aquatic Octeapot, teeming with life. Collaged together from vintage ceramic transfers, this one-off ocean-themed piece features colourful fish, birds flying overhead, boats with fishermen, and of course a beautiful octopus, with every other spare inch covered in "water".
The cephalopod love continues with a pair of paisley plates - the minimalist Octoplate festures a white octopus swimming in a swirling sea, while the Square Octoplate tends more towards the mighty kraken, with wrecked ships and graffiti seas!
Yes, we're asking again!
The blanket store is totally empty once again, and while we're hoping for a post-festival haul very soon, we're still on the hunt for your unwanted tents and sleeping bags. Dig them out, dust them off or air them out, then bring them to us - we'll get them to those in need of shelter.
Loyal readers, we feel like you have probably already emptied your cupboards for us, so maybe you could take it a step further this time, and share our request with friends, family, neighbours, all your big group chats? There's a page on our website with all the info needed, plus pinned posts on both Instagram & Facebook. Please help spread the word!
We want your bubble wrap too
We're all about sustainability, reuse, keeping stuff our of landfill as long as possible, and avoiding single use plastics as much as we can. Although we use shredded paper & newspaper as much as we can, packaging up our online orders sometimes requires bubble wrap. That's where you come in - bring us all your unwanted bubble wrap please! Other packaging peanuts or padding also welcome. Donations can be dropped at Stokes Croft China, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri or Sat, 11:00 - 18:00.
Show me ALL the Summer Sale prints!
We're back!
If you've ever wondered how we decorate our china, or dreamed for having a go yourself, now is the time! After a brief summer break, our mug decorating workshops return at the end of September - each ticket includes a blank mug, transfers, firing and tuition.
"A thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours. Could have spent all day there!"
Sun 27 Sep, 13:00 or 15:15 @ Stokes Croft China Decorating Workshop. More info & tickets »
Coming up @ PRSC
Sonic's Memorial Exhibition
Everyone is welcome to join this celebration of the life of Stokes Croft legend Sonic, with music, an exhibition of his artistic works and a bar.
Sun 30 Aug // 17:00 - 21:00 // Free entry // SPACE at PRSC
★ Loose Ends Jam ★
Thu 20 Aug // 19:00 - 23:00 // £12 – £18 // SPACE at PRSC // Whether you're an experienced rigger looking for a relaxed jam space, a curious beginner eager to learn the ropes or simply looking for community over shared interests - this is for you! Our Shibari Rope Jam is a welcoming event focused on connection, creativity, and skill-sharing.
★ School of Activism Presents: People's Emergency Briefing ★
Mon 24 Aug // 19:00 - 21:30 // Free (Donations welcome) // SPACE at PRSC // Films about people trying to change the world, followed by discussions with the audience, and sometimes director Q&A's!
★ People's Art Club & Community Drop-in ★
Every Tuesday // 14:00 - 16:00 // Free // SPACE at PRSC // Make some art (a different creative activity each week!), have a cup of tea & a chat, pick up some Dope Magazines, a sleeping bag or tent.
★ The Information: Interactive - PRSC at Forwards Festival ★
Sat 29 Aug - Sun 30 Aug // 12:00 - 19:00 // Free for festival goers // Forwards Festival // Those of you at Forwards Festival can find our stall in The Information: Interactive tent from 12:00 - 19:00 on both Saturday & Sunday, or if you're feeling creative, we're hosting a drop-in DIY sticker making workshop from 16:30 - 17:25!
★ Sonic's Memorial Exhibition ★
Sun 30 Aug // 17:00 - 21:00 // Free entry // SPACE at PRSC // Everyone is welcome to join this celebration of the life of Stokes Croft legend Sonic, with music, an exhibition of his artistic works and a bar.
★ Loovre Exhibition Opening: Follow The Sun ★
Thu 3 Sep // 18:00 - 21:00 // Free entry // SPACE at PRSC
★ The People's Comedy ★
Fri 4 Sep // 19:00 - 22:00 // £8 // SPACE at PRSC
★ Bizarre Bazaar ★
Sat 5 Sep // 11:00 - 16:00 // Free entry // SPACE at PRSC
★ Kaleidoscope Fusion – Dance Night ★
Sat 5 Sep // 19:30 - 23:00 // £5 // SPACE at PRSC
★ Monthly Climate Action Meeting ★
Mon 7 Sep // 19:00 - 21:00 // Free entry (donations welcome) // SPACE at PRSC
★ Cut & Paste Collage Club ★
Wed 9 Sep // 18:00 - 21:00 // £4 // SPACE at PRSC
★ Graffiti Workshop & Tour with street artist DazCat ★
Sat 12 Sep // 10:30 - 13:00 // £30 – £60 // PRSC The Yard
★ Introduction to Kintsugi Workshop (Session 1) ★
Fri 18 Sep // 10:30 - 13:30 // £30 – £70 // SPACE at PRSC
★ Introduction to Kintsugi Workshop (Session 2) ★
Fri 18 Sep // 14:30 - 17:30 // £30 – £70 // SPACE at PRSC
★ Just For A Moment (Improv Show) ★
Sat 19 Sep // 19:00 - 22:00 // £8.50 – £10.50 // SPACE at PRSC
Elsewhere...
★ Free Clothes Swap // Sat 22 Aug, 13:00 - 18:00 @ The Plough
★ Starring several People's Art Fair contributors: Artist’s Showcase Window curated by Dan Petley and Becca Leia // until Sun 30 Aug @ Sparks
★ KINO LIVES 2026 // Every Saturday in August @ Cafe Kino
★ SIGN: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks
★ Use it or lose it! Radford Mill Farm Shop need your support
★ We Need YOUR Help To Save The Spycops Inquiry
★ SIGN: Terminate the NHS contract with Palantir!
★ Burnham unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas
★ DONATE: Bring a Share Bristol Library of Things to Easton
Jobs & Opportunities
★ Volunteer Befriender @ Aid Box Community (Closing: Fri 21 Aug)
★ Head of Visitor Experience @ The Holburne Museum (Closing: Fri 21 Aug, 17:00)
★ Co-operative Development Worker @ Co-operative Futures (Closing: Sun 23 Aug, 23:59)
★ Education Assistant @ Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (Closing: Sun 23 Aug, 23:59)
★ Communications Intern @ Centre for Sustainable Energy (Closing: Sun 23 Aug, 23:59)
★ Social Value Officer @ Pennon Group (Closing: Sun 23 Aug, 23:59)
★ Environment Assistant @ Bristol Water (Closing: Sun 23 Aug, 23:59)
★ Community Development Lead @ Skateboard GB (Closing: Mon 24 Aug, 08:30)
★ National Partnerships Lead @ School for Social Entrepreneurs (Closing: Mon 24 Aug, 17:00)
★ Senior Marketing and Communications Manager @ Arnolfini (Closing: Wed 26 Aug, 12:00)
★ Caretaker/ Venue Assistant @ Sparks Bristol (Closing: Thu 27 Aug)
★ Producer – Transform National & Fair + Equitable Programme @ Contemporary Visual Arts Network (Closing: Thu 27 Aug, 12:00)
★ Finance Officer @ Docklands Community Centre (Closing: Sun 30 Aug)
★ National Mobilisation Coordinator @ Assemble (House of the People) (Closing: Mon 31 Aug)
★ Communications Officer @ Assemble (House of the People) (Closing: Mon 31 Aug)
★ Duty Managers @ Trinity Centre (Closing: Mon 31 Aug)
★ AIR in Tainan Artists-in-Residence (AIR) Program for 2027 (Closing: Mon 31 Aug)
★ Liu Shiming Artist Grants (Closing: Mon 31 Aug)
★ PHOTO SLUT x Photographique Open Call: lovers.tiff (Closing: mid-end August)
★ Graphic Design Lead @ Avon Fire & Rescue Service (Closing: Tue 1 Sep, 09:00)
★ Walk & Talk Project Officer @ Carers Support (Closing: Thu 3 Sep, 09:00)
★ Executive Director @ Tobacco Factory Theatres (Closing: Thu 3 Sep, 10:00)
★ Project and Communications Officer @ Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts (Closing: Fri 4 Sep, 23:59)
★ Communications Officer @ Campaign for National Parks (Closing: Sun 6 Sep, 21:00)
★ The Photographers’ Gallery Open Call: Cite the past, sight the stars (Closing: Sun 6 Sep, 23:59)
★ Freelands Foundation – Learning Through Making Fund (Closing: Fri 11 Sep, 12:00)
★ Project Lead & Community Impact Assistant @ The MAZI Project (Closing: Sat 12 Sep)
★ Mother Companion Project Coordinator @ Project MAMA (Closing: Tue 22 Sep)
★ Unlimited Partner Awards 2026/27 (Closing: Mon 28 Sep, 12:00)
Through the Lens
Valves. Found art, languishing in our yard.
Our practice wall has been freshly painted over, ready for the next graffiti workshop from DazCat
