Shwmae! / Hello!
My name is Sian. I am originally from Pembrokeshire but have lived in Ceredigion for most of my life.
In February 2018, with the help of family and friends, I fulfilled my life-long ambition of opening my own pottery painting studio – ‘Pot-Sian’.
My love for pottery started when I moved to New Quay at the age of 11 and joined a pottery club every Saturday morning. (I still have the first piece I ever made!). Needless to say, my favourite subject throughout my school years was Art & Pottery!
In my late teens I discovered a ‘paint your own pottery’ studio in Dihewyd and I went along to the weekly evening sessions for years! It was during that time I knew that one day I would have my own studio.
I’ve had various jobs while raising my 3 children, but arts and craft has always been my hobby and enjoyment in my spare time and over the years I have attended various pottery and ceramics courses, the most recent was a short course at Carmarthen School of Art.
It was at the end of 2017 that the opportunity arose to start my dream business. Pot-Sian was based at Derw Stores in Caerwedros (or better known as the green shed!). It was previously known as Peapod Junction and when they closed and the building became empty, I decided to go for it! After a few months of alterations and decorating, with the help of family and friends, Pot-Sian opened in February 2018.
The pottery painting studio was a huge success and it was a pleasure to welcome families, groups and parties, both locals and tourists.
When the covid pandemic hit, I decided to close my business at the green shed in July 2020 and aim to build a new studio. (Work is underway!). For the time being I have a private room set up at home where customers can come and paint pottery.
I also take on commission work, painting unique and personalised items.
Mobile Pottery Studio in Wales
As well as welcoming customers to my home, I also offer a mobile pottery studio and have attended various groups, schools, parties and corporate events at a variety of venues. I love being creative and helping people to paint their masterpieces, however skilled with a paintbrush they may be.
My aim with mobile service is to make pottery painting a fun and accessible activity for people of all ages from all walks of life!
Translation and definition of ‘Pot-Sian’:
Verb ~ ‘Pottering’ ~
To occupy oneself in a relaxed and pleasant way.
“She spent her day off pottering about the house”.
