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Our Story

Hi, I'm Dee, ceramicist, coffee lover, and the pair of muddy hands behind The Potters Hideaway.

By day, I'm a Planning Manager. By evenings, weekends and stolen moments in between, you'll usually find me in my garden studio with clay-covered hands, creating pottery inspired by the places I love and the stories I gather along the way.

The Potters Hideaway began as a creative escape, somewhere to switch off from deadlines and spreadsheets and reconnect with making something by hand. What started as a hobby soon grew into a passion, then a small business that has gradually found its place through local markets, online orders and the wonderful support of customers who value handmade work.

Every piece is made in small batches, from functional homewares to whimsical woodland creations. I love the individuality that comes with handmade pottery. No two pieces are ever exactly alike, and that is part of their charm.

Much of my inspiration comes from travelling. Cornish adventures, rugged Scottish landscapes, woodland walks and changing seasons all influence my work. I am constantly collecting colours, textures and ideas to bring back to the studio, where they often find their way into my pottery.

You'll also find me at local artisan and makers' markets throughout the year, sharing new collections, meeting customers and chatting all things clay. Some of my favourite moments are seeing people pick up a piece and instantly connect with it.

The Potters Hideaway isn't about perfection. It's about slowing down, embracing creativity and surrounding ourselves with things that tell a story. Whether you've found me through a market, social media or a late-night online browse, I'm so grateful you've stopped by.

This little garden studio is the heart of The Potters Hideaway.

It's where early ideas are sketched out, where new collections are developed and where countless hours are spent at the wheel. The shelves hold works in progress, glaze experiments and pieces waiting for their turn in the kiln, each one at a different stage of its journey.

It's not always tidy and things don't always go to plan, but that's part of the creative process. Some ideas become customer favourites, others remain lessons learned. Either way, every piece teaches me something new.

From the first sketch to the final firing, this is where handmade becomes homeware.