I was born in South Africa in 1974 and first discovered pottery at the age of ten, when I made a small elephant in an art lesson. I have been captivated by clay ever since.
My work draws inspiration from nature and ancient ceramics, whether ceremonial, functional or decorative. I explore contrasts between straight lines and organic forms, and between smooth and textured surfaces. Influenced by the sea, I mimic weathered natural forms and eroded shapes.
I work with earthenware clay, using sculpting, hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
Drawn to the classic forms of vases and pots, I finish my wheel-thrown vessels to a high standard.
I also teach pottery in my garden studio in Great Shefford, Berkshire.

This 3-hour session aims to give students confidence to work on the potter's wheel.

This 5-day course is for those with a keen interest in learning or improving their skills on the potter’s wheel. It is suitable for all abilities.
Specific dates available in the summer.
What does the week workshop cost?
£250 per person
Monday to Friday 9:15 – 12:15 (morning workshop)
£250 per person
Monday to Friday 1:45 – 4:45 (afternoon workshop)

This course is for those with a keen interest in learning or improving their skills on the potter’s wheel. It is suitable for all abilities.
Learn to throw pots (making on the wheel) and turn pots (finishing on the wheel). I will guide you to practice making various forms. You will learn new techniques and short cuts in a fun and relaxed environment.
Each student will have exclusive use of a potter’s wheel each session. We will use white earthenware clay and I have a variety of glazes to choose from. I offer 10% discount for a 6 week course.
Mornings
9:15am to 12:15pm
Payable in advance for a half term
Afternoons
1:45pm to 4:45pm
Payable in advance for a half term
The finished vessel from our ceramic studio is now ready for drying after being crafted in our potter's wheel classes. This is a perfect example of what you can create in our pottery classes for beginners, especially during our pottery lessons in Berkshire or pottery workshop in clay.
Great Shefford
This is a 3-hour session to give students confidence to work on the potter's wheel. Enjoy learning to throw on the potter's wheel in a rel...
Great Shefford
Great Shefford
Weekly 3-hour session in my pottery studio in Great Shefford. Enjoy learning to throw on the potter's wheel and practice pottery techniques...
Great Shefford
Great Shefford
This 3-hour workshop will give you the confidence to explore sculpting a head. This could be lifelike, whimsical or grotesque. I will give a...
Great Shefford
Great Shefford
This 5-day course is for those with a keen interest in learning or improving their skills on the potter’s wheel. It is suitable for all abil...
Great Shefford



Please contact me for more information about exhibitions, pottery classes for beginners, potter's wheel classes, and details on my pottery workshop in clay in Berkshire.
Elé van Schoor