Help bring a community pottery studio and kiln to Cullompton

Bringing the joy of ceramics into the community is central to my practice. My involvement with Creative Cullompton was the starting point, where I delivered a series of popular community pottery workshops. The enthusiastic response showed that there is a real appetite locally for accessible, affordable and regular creative opportunities.

Since then, I have developed a growing programme of pottery workshops across Devon and Somerset, working with communities through pop-up studios, partnerships and creative events. In August 2026, I established Cullompton Community Pottery Studio CIC, with a vision to create a permanent community pottery studio at The Walronds in the heart of Cullompton.

The proposed studio will provide a welcoming space where people can try pottery for the first time, develop creative skills, meet others, support their wellbeing and access shared facilities, including hand-building equipment, open studio sessions, Community Clay Mornings and shared kiln access.

More than 400 people took part in our recent community consultation, with feedback showing strong support for affordable creative opportunities, shared facilities and spaces that bring people together.

We are now raising £4,000 towards purchasing a community kiln, one of the most important pieces of equipment needed to make the studio possible. At the same time, I am applying to Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants programme to help fund the wider development of the community pottery studio.

Building match funding and demonstrating financial support from the local community will help strengthen our application for further funding and show that there is genuine local backing for the project.

Every donation, however small, will help us take another step towards getting the community kiln in place and establishing a permanent pottery studio in Cullompton. It will also provide valuable evidence of local support as we seek the funding needed to develop the project further.

If you believe Cullompton would benefit from a permanent community pottery space, please consider supporting our Crowdfunder. Together, we can help create a place where people can be creative, learn new skills, connect with others and enjoy the benefits of making with clay.