Greetings to you all as we chip forward into November. It’s certainly a very different vibe at the studio with busy people making the most of the dark nights to develop their creativity and socialise with each other.

One year ago my application to run a school for potters at Dart Marine Park in Totnes was accepted by South Hams District Council. This kind of took me by surprise as at that point I hadn't even thought of the name for the business.

Spooning at The Clay Yard

Not sure if “spooning” is an appropriate description but Ross, Jane and Rob seemed to be fairly engrossed in pinching stoneware clay to make their spoons.