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16th January 2024
Here are some of the classes in 2024. Please sign up for the newsletter to keep up to date.
8th February -Tolpuddle evening class - Animals in clay
14th February - Museum of East Dorset - Aliens
15th February - Lyme Regis Museum - Pliosaur family workshop
20th February - Dorset Craft Workshops CIC - hand building functional mugs and jugs
27th February - Dorset Craft Workshops CIC - Sculptural Flower Bowls
5th March - Dorset Craft Workshops CIC - Functional ware, butter dishes
12th March - Dorset Craft Workshops CIC - Sculptural inspired by Elizabeth Frink
28th March - Tolpuddle evening class - dancing ladies
30th March - Lyme Regis Museum - Dragons inspired by the Tolkien archives
25th April - Museum of East Dorset - Botanical Tiles
25th May to 7th June - Open studio Dorset Arts Weeks
Here are some of the classes in 2024. Please sign up for the newsletter to keep up to date.
8th February -Tolpuddle evening class - Animals in clay
14th February - Museum of East Dorset - Aliens
15th February - Lyme Regis Museum - Pliosaur family workshop
20th February - Dorset Craft Workshops CIC - hand building functional mugs and jugs
27th February - Dorset Craft Workshops CIC - Sculptural Flower Bowls
5th March - Dorset Craft Workshops CIC - Functional ware, butter dishes
12th March - Dorset Craft Workshops CIC - Sculptural inspired by Elizabeth Frink
28th March - Tolpuddle evening class - dancing ladies
30th March - Lyme Regis Museum - Dragons inspired by the Tolkien archives
25th April - Museum of East Dorset - Botanical Tiles
25th May to 7th June - Open studio Dorset Arts Weeks
8th September 2023
It was brilliant to be back at Milborne St Andrew First School today. I got to see last times project now mounted on the outside wall by reception. This time pupils explored nature and textures. Tables were divided into four sections. Garden foliage and flowers, herbs, leaves from trees and the final one was ferns and grasses.
Children arranged leaves etc into the clay to decorate hexagons. These will be fired with a wash of colour to highlight details, ready to display in the school.
It was brilliant to be back at Milborne St Andrew First School today. I got to see last times project now mounted on the outside wall by reception. This time pupils explored nature and textures. Tables were divided into four sections. Garden foliage and flowers, herbs, leaves from trees and the final one was ferns and grasses.
Children arranged leaves etc into the clay to decorate hexagons. These will be fired with a wash of colour to highlight details, ready to display in the school.
28th April 2021
Creative Clay for All has won an award! Unique workshops of the year. The studio will be open for Dorset Arts Weeks. A new tab has been added to the website with further details on DAW.
For all the latest news you can now sign up for a newsletter straight to your email. Go to the bottom of the contact page and sign up to hear about everything that has been happening recently
Creative Clay for All has won an award! Unique workshops of the year. The studio will be open for Dorset Arts Weeks. A new tab has been added to the website with further details on DAW.
For all the latest news you can now sign up for a newsletter straight to your email. Go to the bottom of the contact page and sign up to hear about everything that has been happening recently
10th November 2020
You can now sign up for a newsletter straight to your email. Go to the bottom of the contact page and sign up to hear about everything that has been happening recently. Classes, takeaway clay and even a mention on the radio!
In September twenty air drying takeaway packages went over to AceArts in Somerton to hand out to people in sheltered accommodation. These were adapted to be suitable for a range of people. 10 had a portion of clay in a container and 10 had pre rolled clay for those with restrictive movement in their hands. An animal theme was designed suitable for those with dementia. A few specially designed instructions were created for the visually impaired. Lots of textures were also included. In October Nina from AceArts gave an interview to Frome Fm. The interview is about 23 minutes in. Feedback was very positive and another 20 takeaway packages are being dispatched in November. Listen to the podcast here
You can now sign up for a newsletter straight to your email. Go to the bottom of the contact page and sign up to hear about everything that has been happening recently. Classes, takeaway clay and even a mention on the radio!
In September twenty air drying takeaway packages went over to AceArts in Somerton to hand out to people in sheltered accommodation. These were adapted to be suitable for a range of people. 10 had a portion of clay in a container and 10 had pre rolled clay for those with restrictive movement in their hands. An animal theme was designed suitable for those with dementia. A few specially designed instructions were created for the visually impaired. Lots of textures were also included. In October Nina from AceArts gave an interview to Frome Fm. The interview is about 23 minutes in. Feedback was very positive and another 20 takeaway packages are being dispatched in November. Listen to the podcast here
17th June 2020
Creative Clay For All celebrated it's 5th anniversary on Tuesday.
Braille printed worksheets have arrived for clay takeaway packages. These are on non rip, wipe clean paper bound booklets. They are available in takeaway packages across Dorset on request.
The first group takeaway packages went out to Bournemouth and Poole last week. One to an assisted living for physically disabled and one to a care home specializing in learning disabilities. I had good feedback from both and the creations look brilliant.
Creative Clay For All celebrated it's 5th anniversary on Tuesday.
Braille printed worksheets have arrived for clay takeaway packages. These are on non rip, wipe clean paper bound booklets. They are available in takeaway packages across Dorset on request.
The first group takeaway packages went out to Bournemouth and Poole last week. One to an assisted living for physically disabled and one to a care home specializing in learning disabilities. I had good feedback from both and the creations look brilliant.
6th June 2020
You may have enjoyed making at Lyme Regis Museum. While the museum is closed they have some crafting fun to create at home. Click on the link below to find paper fun from Darrell Wakelam and clay fun from Creative Clay For All.
You may have enjoyed making at Lyme Regis Museum. While the museum is closed they have some crafting fun to create at home. Click on the link below to find paper fun from Darrell Wakelam and clay fun from Creative Clay For All.
30th March 2020
An update for you all. Dorset Arts Weeks is postponed until 2021. All my classes up to 30th April are cancelled. Mid April I hope there will be more details of the length of time we will be on lockdown. At that point I hope to reschedule any classes that can not run to new dates with possibly new venues.
I am regularly posting on Facebook and Twitter any resources you may find interesting including podcasts and free access to crafts magazine. On Instagram I am slowly posting pictures of March's workshops. If you are lucky enough to have clay in your house and are currently making please keep finished pieces wrapped and at leather hard stage if you wish to transport to a kiln for firing. They are less likely to break during transportation and can be repaired if they break. When lockdown is over I will be posting kiln firing charges if you need some firings done. Please stay safe, learn new skills, virtually explore new things.
An update for you all. Dorset Arts Weeks is postponed until 2021. All my classes up to 30th April are cancelled. Mid April I hope there will be more details of the length of time we will be on lockdown. At that point I hope to reschedule any classes that can not run to new dates with possibly new venues.
I am regularly posting on Facebook and Twitter any resources you may find interesting including podcasts and free access to crafts magazine. On Instagram I am slowly posting pictures of March's workshops. If you are lucky enough to have clay in your house and are currently making please keep finished pieces wrapped and at leather hard stage if you wish to transport to a kiln for firing. They are less likely to break during transportation and can be repaired if they break. When lockdown is over I will be posting kiln firing charges if you need some firings done. Please stay safe, learn new skills, virtually explore new things.
7th August 2019
While at the Dorset Arts and Crafts Association show I entered two pieces in the open and was awarded the Pottery Challenge Cup!
While at the Dorset Arts and Crafts Association show I entered two pieces in the open and was awarded the Pottery Challenge Cup!
11th June 2019
Open for Arts has finished, you may have seen me and a Pliosaur in the Echo. Lots happening and being organised for the summer. I will be at Dorset Arts and Crafts show, Wareham on 3rd August for some children's activities, I will be at Sting in the tale festival for crocodiles and dragons workshops. I will be at Exeter potters market selling my own creations and I am just in the processes of arranging some regular ceramic classes for adults starting in September and some family classes in August. If you would like to look at images of recent workshops please have a look at Instagram or Facebook. You can also book a clay workshop for your community group. Below is some posters of future events and pictures from the after school clay club and Open For Art
Open for Arts has finished, you may have seen me and a Pliosaur in the Echo. Lots happening and being organised for the summer. I will be at Dorset Arts and Crafts show, Wareham on 3rd August for some children's activities, I will be at Sting in the tale festival for crocodiles and dragons workshops. I will be at Exeter potters market selling my own creations and I am just in the processes of arranging some regular ceramic classes for adults starting in September and some family classes in August. If you would like to look at images of recent workshops please have a look at Instagram or Facebook. You can also book a clay workshop for your community group. Below is some posters of future events and pictures from the after school clay club and Open For Art
26th February 2019
I am included in a blog by Allday Pa on social media. Do click on the button below to read and find out more.
I am included in a blog by Allday Pa on social media. Do click on the button below to read and find out more.
10th November 2018
I moved into a new studio in August. Located in rural Dorset in converted farm buildings. There are other studios on site with some amazing independent businesses and crafters. Find out more in my latest blog.
I moved into a new studio in August. Located in rural Dorset in converted farm buildings. There are other studios on site with some amazing independent businesses and crafters. Find out more in my latest blog.
20th August 2018 - Update
Lots happened over the summer. I have moved into a new studio space last week. It still needs more time to get everything set up but it is coming together nicely. I have had some great workshops across Dorset this summer. Below are some images of the amazing creations photographed in my new photo boxes.
Lots happened over the summer. I have moved into a new studio space last week. It still needs more time to get everything set up but it is coming together nicely. I have had some great workshops across Dorset this summer. Below are some images of the amazing creations photographed in my new photo boxes.
25th July 2018 - Update
Just had a fantastic interview blog post from Craft with Cartwright. Click on the link below to have a read
Just had a fantastic interview blog post from Craft with Cartwright. Click on the link below to have a read
20th July 2018 - Update
My first blog post. How you can support artists, crafters and local businesses without spending a penny. Click below to have a read.
My first blog post. How you can support artists, crafters and local businesses without spending a penny. Click below to have a read.
22nd May 2018 - Update
The privacy policy has been updated. Please find Creative Clay For All's Privacy Policy by clicking on the link below. The policy can also be found at the bottom of the Home page and Contact page
2nd May 2018 - Update
I am pleased to announce I am one of the four finalist in the Successful
Women in Business Creative Award. I will find out next Friday the winner
of the award at the awards ceremony. Fingers crossed.
15th April 2018 - Update
I have enjoyed seeing Dippy on Tour at Dorset County Museum and
have been part of the Natural History Adventures in Dorset at The
Etches Collection. Some fantastic ammonites and dinosaurs were
created by families having fun with air drying clay during the school
holidays. Images can be found on the Facebook page. There are some
great events across Dorset and more information on these can be found
on the Natural History Museum website. Please click on the Natural
History Adventure logo to go to the what's on page. The next brilliant
event is 'Dip into Arts and Crafts' at Dorset Centre for the Creative Arts.
I look forward to seeing what Dippy inspired creations you will make.
have been part of the Natural History Adventures in Dorset at The
Etches Collection. Some fantastic ammonites and dinosaurs were
created by families having fun with air drying clay during the school
holidays. Images can be found on the Facebook page. There are some
great events across Dorset and more information on these can be found
on the Natural History Museum website. Please click on the Natural
History Adventure logo to go to the what's on page. The next brilliant
event is 'Dip into Arts and Crafts' at Dorset Centre for the Creative Arts.
I look forward to seeing what Dippy inspired creations you will make.
21st February 2018 - Update
Creative Clay for all is proud to be an Artsmark Partner. Click on the logo below to find out more.
Creative Clay for all is proud to be an Artsmark Partner. Click on the logo below to find out more.
31st January 2018 - Update
Thank you Arts4Dementia for featuring Creative Clay For All on your Instagram today.
#Workshopwednesdays
Thank you Arts4Dementia for featuring Creative Clay For All on your Instagram today.
#Workshopwednesdays
16th May 2017 - Update
Lovely write up from Dorset Mid Summer Music Festival. To have a read click on the image.
Lovely write up from Dorset Mid Summer Music Festival. To have a read click on the image.
13th May 2017 - Update
As well as running workshops I am a practising ceramicist. My new body of work based on the Jurassic coast has been delivered to Ilminster Arts Centre ready for a group exhibition with East Dorset Potters and John Gammans. Starts 15th May. Do pop in and take a look.
As well as running workshops I am a practising ceramicist. My new body of work based on the Jurassic coast has been delivered to Ilminster Arts Centre ready for a group exhibition with East Dorset Potters and John Gammans. Starts 15th May. Do pop in and take a look.