Meet the makers

Gaby has worked with clay for over 12 years, honing her skills in ceramics during her time studying Contemporary Crafts at Falmouth University and working for various potters across London and Bristol.

Having successfully launched a shared pottery studio in Bristol in 2021, she had her sights set on a new creative and collaborative venture, something she had dreamed of doing when she first got into pottery. Opening up a community centred ceramics cafe!

When Gaby creates her own work, she focuses on smooth and ergonomic shapes that combine neutral and earthy tones with a lightly speckled stoneware.

Instagram: @goobdesign

Izzy first came into contact with clay while studying Art and Design at City of Bristol College, where further exploration into creative mediums took her on to Falmouth University to study Contemporary Crafts, where she also first met Gaby!

After specialising in more sculptural and slip cast ceramics during her degree, Izzy took the time after studying to focus on her throwing skills, wanting to explore both form and functionality.

She is inspired by traditional terracotta pottery styles and when creating her own work, combines her favourite blue/green glazes with the deep iron-rich red of high fired terracotta.

Instagram: @izzymaemakes

Rabia is a Bristol based potter making wheel thrown stoneware ceramics. Her recent works have focused on experimenting with different forms of bud vases and she especially enjoys making closed forms such as moon jars. Throwing on the wheel can be such a moment of peace in a hectic day for her and she wants her pieces to reflect this through her choice of soft glaze colours and carefully finished pots.

Instagram: @rabia_ceramics

Tom is a Bristol based illustrator and tattoo artist, currently working from Virtue tattoo studio. His artwork is varied and he enjoys experimenting with different drawing techniques, both digitally and by hand. His style has also developed over the years, from more whimsical childrens illustration to his current tattoo work, which is often focused on abstract forms and fluid movement. If you like Tom’s work please get in touch, he is always happy to do commissions!

Instagram: @tommylebee

Rosi is an illustrator and ceramicist based in Bristol. Her work is an exploration of the quiet, tender moments that define our everyday lives—those fleeting instances of rest, reflection, and intimacy that often go unnoticed. As both a ceramicist and illustrator, she draws inspiration from personal experiences of womanhood, resilience, and the beauty found in the ordinary. Through a blend of soft textures, rich colours, and playful forms, she strives to create pieces that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Instagram: @rositooth

Anna makes contemporary ceramics that uplift the everyday experience by adding a touch of specialness to the daily routine. All pieces are handmade by Anna in small batches, ensuring exceptional quality and longevity. 

Her collections are crafted from slip-cast porcelain, a high-quality, refined and strong clay. Known for its whiteness, porcelain provides the perfect canvas for Anna's dyed clay bodies and bold glazes.

In 2006, Anna graduated with a BA in Applied Arts from Middlesex University in London. She worked in arts and health, predominantly within the Occupational Therapy sector until she founded Anna Jones Ceramics in 2016. In 2021, Anna relocated to Bristol, where her studio is now based at Meriton Foundry alongside a vibrant community of creative businesses.

Instagram: @annajonesceramics

Francesca Dourado is a ceramicist with a deep love for clay and a passion for creating by hand.

Her journey into pottery began in late 2022, when she decided to explore a lifelong curiosity and rekindle the joy she once found in clay as a child. In 2023, she left her career as a Makeup Artist to fully commit to ceramics, completing a seven-month residency in India where she worked on a traditional kick wheel—an experience that profoundly influenced her approach to making.

Francesca is especially drawn to the potter’s wheel, captivated by its grounding rhythm and the graceful forms it brings to life. In 2025, she appeared on The Great Pottery Throw Down, further enriching her creative journey. Drawing inspiration from the rich, earthy tones of nature, she handcrafts each piece with care. Francesca often creates small-batch collections, with many pieces being one of a kind—celebrating the beauty of individuality and the charm of handmade imperfections.

Instagram: @francesca_dourado

Maya is a Bristol-based artist, creating lino-prints based on her love of nature. Her artwork aims to capture a sense of harmony and peaceful moments. She is self-taught and is drawn to the slow, mindful process of carving a lino-print.

Instagram: maya.dudok.art

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