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Pottery in the yard
Unit 1, The Old Builders Yard
Quex Park,
CT7 0BH

Member highlight this week: @v_ceramica_

Earthy tones meet natural forms in Victoria’s work, often enhanced with marbled clay that creates a rich, organic palette.

Always a joy opening the glaze kiln and discovering what our members have created!

#pottery #earthy #thanet #natural

Member highlight this week: @v_ceramica_

Earthy tones meet natural forms in Victoria’s work, often enhanced with marbled clay that creates a rich, organic palette.

Always a joy opening the glaze kiln and discovering what our members have created!

#pottery #earthy #thanet #natural

Come find us in the trees! Heaven is a place on earth (ok so I said that about Tuscany but this is pretty bloody good guys... look at that wisteria!)

Quex Estate is absolutely killing it in the sunshine 🌞

Thanks to our little star Chewie the dog for being such a happy lil soul.

#pottery #studio #quex #springtime

Come find us in the trees! Heaven is a place on earth (ok so I said that about Tuscany but this is pretty bloody good guys... look at that wisteria!)

Quex Estate is absolutely killing it in the sunshine 🌞

Thanks to our little star Chewie the dog for being such a happy lil soul.

#pottery #studio #quex #springtime

Another batch of AMAZING students through our 6 week programme.
We had tea pots, lamp bases, cats, bowls, mugs... You name it we did it!

This is your sign to join up!! We have a few spaces left on our June/July beginners course and announcements on level2 improvers classes coming soon.

#pottery #makers #addicts #studio

Another batch of AMAZING students through our 6 week programme.
We had tea pots, lamp bases, cats, bowls, mugs... You name it we did it!

This is your sign to join up!! We have a few spaces left on our June/July beginners course and announcements on level2 improvers classes coming soon.

#pottery #makers #addicts #studio

I've been away for a week ... And just look at how much work our lovely members have been producing! Good work guys! It's a good job I put that extra shelf out 😅

Now it's time to fire up the kiln ⚡🔥

#pottery #studio #thanet

I've been away for a week ... And just look at how much work our lovely members have been producing! Good work guys! It's a good job I put that extra shelf out 😅

Now it's time to fire up the kiln ⚡🔥

#pottery #studio #thanet

Loving these animal pots and figures made in today's kids session! It always amazes me how everyone has the same materials but works in a different way to produce all kinds of work. Well done!

#pottery #potteryclass #thanet #kent

Loving these animal pots and figures made in today's kids session! It always amazes me how everyone has the same materials but works in a different way to produce all kinds of work. Well done!

#pottery #potteryclass #thanet #kent

2 spots have become available on our make a pair of mugs workshop on 12th April!

Join us for a fun workshop throwing, trimming and handling a pair of mugs! Pick your glaze colour and then collect about 4 weeks later.

Link to book in bio

#pottery #studio #thanet

2 spots have become available on our make a pair of mugs workshop on 12th April!

Join us for a fun workshop throwing, trimming and handling a pair of mugs! Pick your glaze colour and then collect about 4 weeks later.

Link to book in bio

#pottery #studio #thanet

NEW COURSES AND CLASSES JUST ADDED!

Join us at the table in May, June and July for a 6 week course, a throwing course or maybe a mini intro session.

New dates just added! Link in bio to book.

Coming soon: New kids dates, bookable one off classes for all abilities and PAYG membership.

Photo credit to @_studiomon

#pottery #thanet #kent

NEW COURSES AND CLASSES JUST ADDED!

Join us at the table in May, June and July for a 6 week course, a throwing course or maybe a mini intro session.

New dates just added! Link in bio to book.

Coming soon: New kids dates, bookable one off classes for all abilities and PAYG membership.

Photo credit to @_studiomon

#pottery #thanet #kent

Slightly perilous, but the best type of studio hand helping to pack the kiln! Which is going non stop at the mo as we're running 3 classes a week and 9 members using the space. So nice seeing all the different work flowing through the space.

#studio #pottery #thanet #quex

Slightly perilous, but the best type of studio hand helping to pack the kiln! Which is going non stop at the mo as we're running 3 classes a week and 9 members using the space. So nice seeing all the different work flowing through the space.

#studio #pottery #thanet #quex

It has been a very exciting day at the studio; some most excellent filming by @_studiomon and @thejmsparkes of our founder @violetshawpottery making a mug from start to finish.

I just can't wait to see the short film of the making process. From the intricate and well thought out shots to the equipment these guys used, it's bound to be beautiful! Thanks so much guys, you are both truly dedicated and passionate about why you do.

#studio #potter #thanet #filming

It has been a very exciting day at the studio; some most excellent filming by @_studiomon and @thejmsparkes of our founder @violetshawpottery making a mug from start to finish.

I just can't wait to see the short film of the making process. From the intricate and well thought out shots to the equipment these guys used, it's bound to be beautiful! Thanks so much guys, you are both truly dedicated and passionate about why you do.

#studio #potter #thanet #filming

Come and peruse our books next time you're in the studio ☺️

Looks like someone else left a few here too 😅

#pottery #books #fern

Come and peruse our books next time you're in the studio ☺️

Looks like someone else left a few here too 😅

#pottery #books #fern

Excited to announce some upcoming workshops at the yard!

Bookable via our website, link in bio.

🏺Kiln care and firing fundamentals
Take the mystery out of kiln firing in this practical, hands-on workshop designed for beginners and new kiln owners.
Join @violetshawpottery and @juliaellenlancaster_ceramics for the morning and you’ll learn how to choose the right kiln, protect shelves and furniture, load work correctly, and fire safely and effectively. We’ll cover bisque and glaze firings, digital controller basics, ramps and soak times, plus how to use pyrometric cones to understand heatwork properly.

🏺Following our Ancestors Fingerprints
In this special collaborative session with @thanetarchaeology and @lou_frances you’ll explore pots through the ages and create your own textured, decorated vessel inspired by the past.
A 3.5 hour hands-on pottery workshop exploring pottery from the Trust's collection, including whole vessels, from all archaeological periods where ceramics were used; Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and post Medieval.
You will handle beautiful archaeological examples and learn how clay preparation, vessel building, decoration and surface texture reveal clues about daily life, as well as how the accidental impressions of the potter's own hands are preserved in the vessels.

🏺Kids workshops
April 5th - Animal Pots
Make cute animal-inspired pots using the pinch-pot method and then add ears, tails, and faces to your pot to create a little creature of your own.

May 24th - Mini Vases
Make a small vase perfect for a flower or just for display. Kids will learn simple hand-building techniques and decorate with fun patterns and colours

#pottery #visitthanet #whatsonmargate

Excited to announce some upcoming workshops at the yard!

Bookable via our website, link in bio.

🏺Kiln care and firing fundamentals
Take the mystery out of kiln firing in this practical, hands-on workshop designed for beginners and new kiln owners.
Join @violetshawpottery and @juliaellenlancaster_ceramics for the morning and you’ll learn how to choose the right kiln, protect shelves and furniture, load work correctly, and fire safely and effectively. We’ll cover bisque and glaze firings, digital controller basics, ramps and soak times, plus how to use pyrometric cones to understand heatwork properly.

🏺Following our Ancestors Fingerprints
In this special collaborative session with @thanetarchaeology and @lou_frances you’ll explore pots through the ages and create your own textured, decorated vessel inspired by the past.
A 3.5 hour hands-on pottery workshop exploring pottery from the Trust's collection, including whole vessels, from all archaeological periods where ceramics were used; Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and post Medieval.
You will handle beautiful archaeological examples and learn how clay preparation, vessel building, decoration and surface texture reveal clues about daily life, as well as how the accidental impressions of the potter's own hands are preserved in the vessels.

🏺Kids workshops
April 5th - Animal Pots
Make cute animal-inspired pots using the pinch-pot method and then add ears, tails, and faces to your pot to create a little creature of your own.

May 24th - Mini Vases
Make a small vase perfect for a flower or just for display. Kids will learn simple hand-building techniques and decorate with fun patterns and colours

#pottery #visitthanet #whatsonmargate

Cosy corners and work stacking up! What a lovely sight. Our students and members are busy little bees!

#studio #pottery #ceramics

Cosy corners and work stacking up! What a lovely sight. Our students and members are busy little bees!

#studio #pottery #ceramics

It's fun experimenting with our studio glazes.

These are glazes our members can use as well as colours you can pick when you do a workshop with us.

This is one of the fun bits of studio life!
#studio #glaze #fun #pottery

It's fun experimenting with our studio glazes.

These are glazes our members can use as well as colours you can pick when you do a workshop with us.

This is one of the fun bits of studio life!
#studio #glaze #fun #pottery

Lovely sunny days at the studio!
Big thanks to Neil who made short work of all our clay recycling yesterday! So good to get on top of tasks that were building up.

Lovely seeing our member community growing, it's so exciting what you're all producing!

Having a few days off for a birthday celebration and then we're back in full swing starting next Friday with our new level 2: skill building course and another mini intro on Saturday 7th.

See you all soon! V ❤️🏺❤️

#studio #potteryintheyard #pottery

Lovely sunny days at the studio!
Big thanks to Neil who made short work of all our clay recycling yesterday! So good to get on top of tasks that were building up.

Lovely seeing our member community growing, it's so exciting what you're all producing!

Having a few days off for a birthday celebration and then we're back in full swing starting next Friday with our new level 2: skill building course and another mini intro on Saturday 7th.

See you all soon! V ❤️🏺❤️

#studio #potteryintheyard #pottery

This batch of students from our first Intro course have been spectacular!
From thrown bowls to coiled owls, tall vases to little dishes... each person brought their own vibes to the table!
Couldn't have been a nicer start and can't wait to see you all at the studio soon
BIG LOVE 🦉💖

#ceramic #pottery #owl

This batch of students from our first Intro course have been spectacular!
From thrown bowls to coiled owls, tall vases to little dishes... each person brought their own vibes to the table!
Couldn't have been a nicer start and can't wait to see you all at the studio soon
BIG LOVE 🦉💖

#ceramic #pottery #owl

Exciting plans coming together for a collaborative workshop with @thanetarchaeology looking at their amazing finds from the ages and then creating a vessel with mark making techniques from your chosen era.

This is right up my street!

Sign up to our newsletter to be kept updated on our exciting upcoming workshops and general niceness from the studio 😊

#thanet #archaeology #pots #ceramics #pottery

Exciting plans coming together for a collaborative workshop with @thanetarchaeology looking at their amazing finds from the ages and then creating a vessel with mark making techniques from your chosen era.

This is right up my street!

Sign up to our newsletter to be kept updated on our exciting upcoming workshops and general niceness from the studio 😊

#thanet #archaeology #pots #ceramics #pottery

Though she be but little, she is fierce! 😅��🥹🫠

Our throwing course sold out quickly again, but we have just launched new dates for a 6 week Intro course starting on the 30th April 🎉

Join us in our beautiful bright studio!

#quex #pottery #studio #toddlerlife

Though she be but little, she is fierce! 😅🥹🫠

Our throwing course sold out quickly again, but we have just launched new dates for a 6 week Intro course starting on the 30th April 🎉

Join us in our beautiful bright studio!

#quex #pottery #studio #toddlerlife

Well done to the first group on our three week throwing course! You all did so great and absolutely amazed me with your throwing and turning.
Just unloaded the kiln with your glazed pieces, some absolute beauties.

#pottery #kent #ceramics #studio

Well done to the first group on our three week throwing course! You all did so great and absolutely amazed me with your throwing and turning.
Just unloaded the kiln with your glazed pieces, some absolute beauties.

#pottery #kent #ceramics #studio

Had a nice rainy day at the studio, preparing pots for Saturday and Sundays "make a pair of mugs" workshops.

Everyone will get a turn on the wheel throwing a mug shape, trimming one of these I've made today and then making some handles! It'll be a full on but fun workshop, designed for even beginners to come away with mugs to be proud of ☕

There's one spot left for Saturday if you fancy joining, link in bio ❤️

#pottery #thanet #workshop

Had a nice rainy day at the studio, preparing pots for Saturday and Sundays "make a pair of mugs" workshops.

Everyone will get a turn on the wheel throwing a mug shape, trimming one of these I've made today and then making some handles! It'll be a full on but fun workshop, designed for even beginners to come away with mugs to be proud of ☕

There's one spot left for Saturday if you fancy joining, link in bio ❤️

#pottery #thanet #workshop

Wonderful week with some lovely folk. People never cease to amaze with the talents they bring as complete beginners to pottery... even people that say they have no 'creativity' or artistic skills.
I've always thought everyone has creativity in them and you guys just keep convincing me of that. WELL DONE!

Looking forward to our first mini intro to pottery tomorrow at the studio!

#beginners #pottery #studio #ceramics

Wonderful week with some lovely folk. People never cease to amaze with the talents they bring as complete beginners to pottery... even people that say they have no 'creativity' or artistic skills.
I've always thought everyone has creativity in them and you guys just keep convincing me of that. WELL DONE!

Looking forward to our first mini intro to pottery tomorrow at the studio!

#beginners #pottery #studio #ceramics

Join me on the wheel at Quex Park!
Try your hand at throwing or learn hand-building techniques with us.
Link to our courses and workshops in our bio...
Check out our 3 week intensive throwing course, 6 week beginners pottery, Mini intro day workshop and kids classes too.

We love to get our hands (and everything else!!) muddy and pass on the clay addiction 😅

#pottery #ceramics #whatsonmargate #thanet #quex

Join me on the wheel at Quex Park!
Try your hand at throwing or learn hand-building techniques with us.
Link to our courses and workshops in our bio...
Check out our 3 week intensive throwing course, 6 week beginners pottery, Mini intro day workshop and kids classes too.

We love to get our hands (and everything else!!) muddy and pass on the clay addiction 😅

#pottery #ceramics #whatsonmargate #thanet #quex

What a week! Met some lovely new people in the studio who all created great things... Very proud of you all!

#ceramic #pottery #studio

What a week! Met some lovely new people in the studio who all created great things... Very proud of you all!

#ceramic #pottery #studio

TOOLS AT THE READY and waiting for our first students on our intro to pottery 6 week course, starting tonight! EXCITED!

#studio #pottery #course #thanet

TOOLS AT THE READY and waiting for our first students on our intro to pottery 6 week course, starting tonight! EXCITED!

#studio #pottery #course #thanet

Perfect walk this morning to the studio through a misty Quex grounds.
Dropped the little at forest school for her 3rd settle session, had a whole hour to myself to solve a little kiln malfunction with the help and emotional support of Spike from @beardedpigforge
Thankfully I think we solved it! Go team! And the little enjoyed her hour at nursery 🎉

#pottery #studio #kiln

Perfect walk this morning to the studio through a misty Quex grounds.
Dropped the little at forest school for her 3rd settle session, had a whole hour to myself to solve a little kiln malfunction with the help and emotional support of Spike from @beardedpigforge
Thankfully I think we solved it! Go team! And the little enjoyed her hour at nursery 🎉

#pottery #studio #kiln

Excited to try out some delish coffee roasted by @skinnydipcoffee

Coming to a session soon? We will have a fresh batch brewing for your arrival 🎉☕ and to fuel your throwing session!

#coffee #studio #pottery #thanet

Excited to try out some delish coffee roasted by @skinnydipcoffee

Coming to a session soon? We will have a fresh batch brewing for your arrival 🎉☕ and to fuel your throwing session!

#coffee #studio #pottery #thanet

First throwing class of 2026... What a great bunch! They nailed it 🎊

Feels great to have a busy studio... Looking forward to Thursdays beginner class ☺️

#studio #pottery #ceramics #whatsonmargate

First throwing class of 2026... What a great bunch! They nailed it 🎊

Feels great to have a busy studio... Looking forward to Thursdays beginner class ☺️

#studio #pottery #ceramics #whatsonmargate

Chilly but beautiful day under the old oak tree next to the studio. There's plans a foot for this area behind us being developed by the Quex team, not entirely sure what they are yet but we are definitely getting a car park... woohoo! This will make it much easier for classes, particularly in these dark evenings.

#studio #cold #icy #oak

Chilly but beautiful day under the old oak tree next to the studio. There's plans a foot for this area behind us being developed by the Quex team, not entirely sure what they are yet but we are definitely getting a car park... woohoo! This will make it much easier for classes, particularly in these dark evenings.

#studio #cold #icy #oak

January! New starts and new hobbies! We're here for you 💯

Link in bio to book onto a class or course.

Can't wait to welcome you to our beautiful studio, and excited to get back into teaching mode after a break keeping a tiny human alive. Good news is, we did it! And she's a dab hand at studio cleaning. How handy!

#studio #pottery #ceramics #potting #whatsonmargateo

January! New starts and new hobbies! We're here for you 💯

Link in bio to book onto a class or course.

Can't wait to welcome you to our beautiful studio, and excited to get back into teaching mode after a break keeping a tiny human alive. Good news is, we did it! And she's a dab hand at studio cleaning. How handy!

#studio #pottery #ceramics #potting #whatsonmargateo

Thanks to your support for the studio this year it has been more successful than we thought possible!
We just cannot wait to welcome you all to the studio in our 2026 classes, and to welcome some new faces to our membership.

Do you fancy learning to throw bowls like these beautiful ones made by one of the studio members? It's all so possible in 2026!

Big shout out to the following people for their unwavering support in our set up, who none of it would be possible without

@carolbanksjewellery my amazing mother for her never ending love and courage
@beardedpigforge For envisioning the Artisan Yard at Quex and getting me on board, the tea and camaraderie
@louibooo and @karinbrink11 for support and love in those moments of doubt that only besties can give
@lois.elizabethh and @lisa.baker1969 For the love you showed and effort you put in
@juliaellenlancaster_ceramics for the encouragement and stepping in seamlessly for teaching support
And of course @quexpark for becoming our second home!

And my beloved Gareth and Fern, for being my everything

Thanks to your support for the studio this year it has been more successful than we thought possible!
We just cannot wait to welcome you all to the studio in our 2026 classes, and to welcome some new faces to our membership.

Do you fancy learning to throw bowls like these beautiful ones made by one of the studio members? It's all so possible in 2026!

Big shout out to the following people for their unwavering support in our set up, who none of it would be possible without

@carolbanksjewellery my amazing mother for her never ending love and courage
@beardedpigforge For envisioning the Artisan Yard at Quex and getting me on board, the tea and camaraderie
@louibooo and @karinbrink11 for support and love in those moments of doubt that only besties can give
@lois.elizabethh and @lisa.baker1969 For the love you showed and effort you put in
@juliaellenlancaster_ceramics for the encouragement and stepping in seamlessly for teaching support
And of course @quexpark for becoming our second home!

And my beloved Gareth and Fern, for being my everything

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