Invoice templates for ceramicists billing galleries, clients, and retailers for studio pottery, commissions, and ceramic workshops.
A ceramicist invoice is issued by a studio potter or ceramic artist to a gallery, retailer, private client, or event organiser for studio ceramics, bespoke commissions, wholesale orders, or workshop teaching. Ceramicists create functional and decorative objects in clay through hand-building, wheel throwing, slip casting, and various surface decoration techniques. UK studio ceramics is a vibrant sector with strong collector interest and growing retail appeal. Ceramicists may sell direct to collectors, through galleries and craft fairs, wholesale to gift shops and homeware retailers, or teach workshops as a significant income stream. Pricing for studio ceramics reflects the significant time invested in making, firing, and glazing each piece. Commissions require additional design time and carry risk of kiln losses that must be factored into pricing.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Handmade mug (per piece) | 35 | piece |
| Bespoke commission (per hour) | 55 | hour |
| Wholesale order (per piece, min 10) | 18 | piece |
| Ceramic workshop (per participant) | 65 | participant |
| Tile commission (per tile, glazed) | 45 | tile |
| Packaging and shipping | 12 | parcel |
For bespoke commissions, take a 50% deposit before beginning work. Clay work involves significant kiln time and materials; the deposit covers these before the client has received anything. For workshop bookings, take full payment or a non-refundable deposit at registration. Workshop no-shows represent significant lost income and the materials cost is incurred regardless of attendance. For gallery and craft fair sales, keep records of all sales (date, piece, price) for your self-assessment tax return. Cash sales must be declared. For wholesale orders, issue a formal invoice with clear payment terms. Retailers often request credit accounts; decide whether to offer credit terms and set appropriate limits.