Keeping pottery 'fun'damental!
Hello and welcome! This bit is all about me!
If you're familiar with my previous incarnation as Saz's Ceramics and Crafts you'll possibly be aware of the fact that I had a 'quaint', 'quirky', 'characterful' (customers' words) pottery painting and clay studio at the Red House Glass Cone from 2007-25. My aim was to create a welcoming environment for creativity for people of all ages and abilities. And I was so proud to have a studio at the Red House Glass Cone, which is a very special place indeed.
Last year, however, was time for a change; my partner and I moved house to Bridgnorth in Shropshire and we had a studio built in our garden. I was ready for a change in direction, a chance to focus on creating my own ceramics whilst continuing to offer workshops for small groups. And I love it!
So, if you've never heard of me (no matter) and you've just found me because you're interested in having a go at pottery, welcome, you're in the right place. My name is Sarah Cannings; I love teaching and sharing good practice and am as keen to learn and pass on skills as I was when I started my pottery journey all those years ago.
If you fancy learning how to throw on the Potter's Wheel, hand build or paint an item of bisque ware, please visit my Workshops page and follow the links to the schedule or call me to discuss your requirements.
Welcome to my happy place!
Shop
Check out my Etsy shops (not content with just the one, I have two: one for craft kits and the other for giftware) So, if you need a pressie idea or just fancy treating yourself, don't delay! Or contact me direct if you have other requirements or queries.
Our 'kids' stuff is on Etsy! Woohoo!
An exciting range of pottery-to-go and craft kits is now available online! Choose between pearlised and primary colour acrylic sets to send out to friends and loved ones as crafty gifts, or treat yourself! If you'd like a shape not listed, contact me directly for bespoke kits.
It's not just all about me, you know! Help me to help some of my fave charities...
One of the most amazing charities I've been involved with in recent years is Beth's Sunflowers, which aims to raise funds for blood cancer charities predominantly, Blood Cancer UK, A Gift to Lift and Cure Leukaemia. To show them your support, please click on the link above and buy one of my sunflowers or other merchandise.
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Every November we remember and honour those members of our families who fought for their country, whichever British Armed Forces conflict they were involved in. To this end, I hand make decorative wall hanging ceramic poppies which you can have personalised to include the name of your loved one. Each one is beautifully glazed in a vibrant poppy red and this November, will go on display in Alveley village, Shropshire as part of their local Parish memorial tribute in association with Chapel Crafters. After this, the poppies will be handed over to the local branch of the Royal British Legion, and will continue to be displayed each November elsewhere in Shropshire. Your loved one will be remembered for generations to come in our moving display. If you would prefer your poppy to be posted out to you for a small additional charge please contact me direct before ordering one. Sponsorship cost is £10 per poppy, with £2 from each sponsorship being donated to the Royal British Legion.
Please email or text me with the name you wish to include once you've made your payment.
I also run poppy making workshops upon request. Please call me for further details.
