Founder, director

Almudena is an architect with a passion for all things design & creativity. She loves the endless possibilities of clay and how it brings people together.

Almudena co-directs architectural firm Studio Wolter Navarro. A keen entrepreneur, she has been awarded a scholarship at the London School of Economic’s Santander Women Emerging Leaders Programme and was awarded runner-up in the ‘Rising Star’ category of the Wandsworth Enterprise Women’s Awards.

Studio consultant

Borja is an Edinburgh based architect turned potter. He assists with the more technical bits in the studio, and is always there to listen whenever there is drama.

He is a very kind and knowledgeable human and most importantly, an amazing potter.

Borja Moronta makes ceramics that follow basic, calm and natural forms on a soft tone palette.

Teacher and technician

Lauren is an artist who works making both functional and sculptural forms in ceramics, often also combined with other medium.

Her work draws from her background in studying architecture at The Bartlett School of Architecture UCL with a large focus on detail and creating spatial, inhabitable artworks.

She is currently completing an MA in Fine Art Sculpture at Camberwell College of Arts and focusing her research on the interrelationship between the body and clay.

Teacher and technician

Alison is a visual artist who focuses on repetition of abstract forms to create installations and non-functional objects. Her work is inspired by the overlooked details in nature, celebrating simplicity, form and line. 

Her degree in Decorative Arts has led her to a fascination in material, techniques and process. For Alison, beautiful work starts with these foundations combined with a spoonful of courage and creativity.

Calm, fun and easy-going, she enjoys teaching her skills whilst supporting her students’ journey of making and creating in ceramics.

Teacher

Amina comes from a background in Architecture and information design. She started making ceramics consistently in 2021 when she fell in love with throwing. Working with clay everyday is a grounding practice for her.

Amina grew up in Egypt, where there is a great appreciation and cultural significance for pottery in relation to food, which influences the form and functionality of her pieces.

She makes small-batch minimal functional tableware designed for everyday use. Influenced by nature she's starting to dig into a more sustainable approach to making with remains.

Teacher

Lesia is a London based ceramic artist.

After completing a degree in Geography and spending a handful of years working in the charity and corporate sector, Lesia took some evening classes in pottery and the rest is history.

She focuses her style on predominantly wheel thrown tableware with a few dramatic, decorative vases thrown in for good measure. Enthusiastic and calm, Lesia encourages her students to find a creative escape beyond work, to experiment and to get messy and creative.

Victoria arrived in London from Costa Rica to pursue a masters in ceramics at the Royal College of Arts after completing her BA in printmaking and teaching in University of Costa Rica.

Her work is inspired by the vivid and colourful Latin-American lifestyle. Her practice explores subjects such as belonging, the concept of home and the limitless options clay has to offer. 

She has found a passion for teaching and helping others express themselves through their artwork and develop their creativity.

Teacher

Naemi trained as a potter within a ceramic collective in Kyoto, Japan.

Having grown up in Sweden in an Indian-Japanese home, a diverse appreciation for aesthetics throughout cultural contexts has shaped Naemi’s perceptions of harmony, while being attentive to modern and functional aspects of day-to-day products.

Coming from a background in apparel product development and design, Naemi was drawn to ceramics in 2017, when turning towards a slower, more sustainable and contemplative, one-(wo)man practice.

Teacher

Will enjoys cooking, gardening, and of course, ceramics.

He started doing pottery when he was 8 and never stopped. He has spent the past few years bringing together his three passions, serving his home cooked food in his bowls and layering spring bulbs in his pant pots. Will has been teaching ceramics internationally for 2 years.

He makes functional ware as well as narrative installations, and has exhibited in London, Liverpool, Cape Town and New York.

Teacher

Alice is a scientist by day and potter by night. She was introduced to pottery while in high school in Canada, and has strived to keep it a part of her life since. She enjoys throwing functional ware at the wheel and sometimes decorating it with slips and carved motifs.

Sharing her passion with pottery novices brings her loads of joy!

Tanvi is a product designer from India who journeyed to London to pursue a master's degree in ceramic and glass at the Royal College of Art.

With a keen focus on light and shadow, her work exudes creativity and innovation. Known for her passion for learning, she embraces each day as an opportunity to expand her knowledge and skills. That passion for learning translates into teaching, and she thoroughly enjoys sharing her expertise in design and materials with everyone eager to play with clay.

Teacher

Anna began her creative journey at the young age of 14 and completed her Masters in Ceramic Design at Central Saint Martins in 2021.

She has been practicing ceramics for 20 years and has worked for Tortus London since 2021. Her work has been exhibited at London, Dutch, and New York Design Weeks and several galleries.

Anna’s art incorporates nature, metal, and robots.

Teacher

What started out as a hobby quickly became Aroosah’s full time job when she traded the day job as a chemistry teacher for the life of a full-time ceramic artist.

Aroosah is constantly experimenting with different styles of making. Most of her designs are influenced by her Pakistani heritage and chemistry background.

Clay is a medium that truly sparks joy in her. It allows her to express and embrace her imperfections so, by teaching pottery, she hopes to create a space that encourages her students to do the same.

Teacher

Ben Nicholls grew up in the rural countryside of Kent. At the age of 16 he took up a GCSE in Ceramic Design, he then joined Central Saint Martins to study a BA (Hons) in Ceramic Design.

Ben enjoys working with all techniques but has specialized in throwing on the potters wheel.

He loves how clay allows him to express himself and get a sense of realization. His practice involves understanding the versatility of the clay, exploring the infinite ways it can be thrown and styled. Ben is a very knowledgeable potter and always has a smile on his face.

Teacher

Jago trained as a potter, has a degree in ceramics from Cardiff School of Art and Design and has taught in several studios in London.

He produces simple beautiful contemporary ceramics focussing on sculptural and domestic objects.

Jago's work is driven by form, texture and colour.