About

Meet The Team

The Boss Lady
Maggie started The Pottery Place in 2001 in her words as 'a midlife crisis' and has never looked back. The inspiration was to have a business that was creative and involved her love of ceramics. 15 years on the shop/studio is thriving with her team of wonderful staff.

Creative Manager
Grace is our fabulous ceramic artist. Since graduating with a degree in Fine Art and Surface Design, she has developed a passion for pottery. A perfectionist at heart, she sees every piece as a new challenge. In her spare time, she likes working on her own projects which include making cards and miniature models.

Studio Manager
Daisy doubles as our Studio Manager and Communications Manager. With a keen eye for detail, she ensures everything is done to the highest possible standard. In her free time, she loves making jewellery and working on her own creative writing projects.

Studio Assistant
Amy has a passion for pottery. She's just brought her own wheel and is learning the art of ceramics.. She is very creative and also enjoys print making. Amy loves working with the children and seeing all the lovely designs.

Studio Assistant
Asha loves seeing all your beautiful designs coming out of our kiln. She's always eager to offer assistance and advice in our busy studio and help you express your creativity. Asha is currently doing her A-Levels and enjoys drama and photography as subjects.

Studio Assistant
Georgia is our bubbly studio assistant. She loves meeting all the families and helping them make memories together. She brings with her a lovely personality and creativity due to her keen interest in photography.

Studio Assistant
Since graduating with a Fine Art Degree, Kathrine has worked in a variety of arts and crafts positions, including as a special needs teacher running art classes. She loves working with adults and children alike and is always happy to help.

At our sister company, the Arty Crafty Place, you will discover a whole world of gorgeousness! The Arty Crafty Place started in 2008 in our attic, grew out of two more homes, and is now based at what we call 'The Barn' in Middle Aston. As well as being the UK's biggest and best Decopatch stockist, you will find a huge decoupage collection, plus several ranges we have designed ourselves, including the wonderful Block Craft Indian printing range, Weave Art and DecoArt paint ranges. Pop on over to the website and lose yourself in our gorgeous collections!

Orders can be delivered direct to you or you can pick them up from The Pottery Place in Witney - we have a small amount of Decopatch and Block Craft here too, and you can browse the whole range at www.theartycraftyplace.co.uk. Drop the Arty Crafty Girls a line at shop@theartycraftyplace.co.uk or give them a call on 01869 349020, and they'll be happy to help.

Managing Director

Events Manager & Studio Assistant
Anna plays an important role in preparing for and helping with the shows at The Arty Crafty Place. She loves having the opportunity to visit different places and the variety that every day offers. Anna likes to be involved with both of the businesses and also helps out at The Pottery Place.

Testimonials

"Have been here 4 occasions with my daughters, I've been myself twice & also done a class last night! The staff are amazing, helpful & so friendly. Highly recommended."
- Lynda-Jane Sharp

"We really enjoyed the spooky block printing workshop, even my son who was a bit worried that he wouldn't. Our host Daisy was really friendly, as were all members of staff we encountered. Factor in the free parking for 3 hours close by ... plus a friendly... market town with a great variety of shops to mooch about afterwards made for an excellent trip out from Reading. Thanks Pottery Place, we hope to be back" - Natalie Burton