New community pottery announced
A group of local potters have come together to launch Creative Community Pottery. The new initiative aims to provide inclusive, hands-on access to pottery classes and creative facilities.
Formed by amateur potters who met through adult education classes, they identified a growing need for accessible, community-led creative spaces. They decided to take action and create a home for clay-based creativity in the town.
Creative Community Pottery will offer a welcoming space where beginners and experienced makers can learn side by side, sharing skills and inspiration. The group is fundraising to purchase essential equipment, including a kiln, and is actively seeking local premises to house the new facility.
Local potter and teacher Clare Gage said: “I want to support this group to widen access to pottery. For me, it’s important to develop everyone’s creative design skills, and I’m blown away by the work created in class.
The opportunity to be creative has tangible benefits to people’s mental health and wellbeing. The pottery is a place for learning, creativity and laughter — and we want to bring that to Chesterfield.”
Residents, businesses, and makers are invited to support by donating, sponsoring, or identifying a suitable venue. They’ve already begun selling their handmade ceramics at local markets to raise funds.
Chesterfield has a proud heritage of pottery, from Brampton Potteries to Pearsons. This new venture celebrates that legacy while building a creative future for the town.
To find out more or support the project, visit https://creativecommunitypottery.com.
