World-Renowned Art Training Centre

The Burslem School of Art was once the powerhouse in developing world-renowned artist talent within the ceramics industry. For the last five years this 1905 historic Grade-II Listed Building has been run as an arts-based partnership - aimed at advancing education, training & employment and community development opportunities for local employment.

The School's success has shown the way for new culture-led regeneration projects in Burslem town - such as Ceramica, the Queen's Theatre, the Indoor Ceramics & Crafts Market, Burslem Port, and the Burslem Festival. Training to create new opportunities for training in art & design, and to assist employment prospects for the local community.