Claire Manwani Pottery
Handmade in Lowestoft
My work
All of my pottery is entirely hand made from scratch. I start with a piece of clay and make it into a pot either by hand or using a potter's wheel. I don't use moulds. This means that all my work is unique and each piece can differ slightly from the next. So even if you buy a set of mugs, they may all look exactly the same at first glance but because each is hand made, there will be subtle differences.
Most of my work is functional in nature: items that have a use around the house or office and are not just decorative, although of course I hope they're decorative too! Plates, mugs, cheese domes, vases - you name it, I'll make it. My only limitations are the size of my kiln, so I can't make anything wider than 26cm or taller than 30cm.
I work with Earthenware clay, which is ovenproof. All items are dishwasher and microwave proof too unless they have a metallic decoration.
Most of my work is functional in nature: items that have a use around the house or office and are not just decorative, although of course I hope they're decorative too! Plates, mugs, cheese domes, vases - you name it, I'll make it. My only limitations are the size of my kiln, so I can't make anything wider than 26cm or taller than 30cm.
I work with Earthenware clay, which is ovenproof. All items are dishwasher and microwave proof too unless they have a metallic decoration.
My background
I've been potting since 1982 and the different kinds of ceramics I make appeal to varied tastes.
Originally from London and after spending 7 years in the Scottish Highlands, I've been based in Lowestoft, Suffolk since 2009.
Originally from London and after spending 7 years in the Scottish Highlands, I've been based in Lowestoft, Suffolk since 2009.
Where you can find me
I travel to arts and crafts events at different venues - see the Calendar of Events page for full details.
Some of my items are available at the Cobholm Miniatures shop, 14 Broad Row, Great Yarmouth. They also have a selection of work by other local artists and craftspersons.
If you see me out and about, please stop for a browse and a chat - hopefully you'll see something you want to buy but if not, feel free to come back again because I'm making new stock all the time.
If there is anything special you want that you don't see on my stall (or on this site), feel free to ask about having an item made to order. There's no extra charge for this, but of course there would be a wait of a couple of weeks while the item is being made.
Some of my items are available at the Cobholm Miniatures shop, 14 Broad Row, Great Yarmouth. They also have a selection of work by other local artists and craftspersons.
If you see me out and about, please stop for a browse and a chat - hopefully you'll see something you want to buy but if not, feel free to come back again because I'm making new stock all the time.
If there is anything special you want that you don't see on my stall (or on this site), feel free to ask about having an item made to order. There's no extra charge for this, but of course there would be a wait of a couple of weeks while the item is being made.
Orders
Orders are mailed in recycled boxes to keep customers' costs down. However, if you would prefer your order to be posted in a new box, please advise me and for an additional fee this can be arranged.
Personal Tuition
Personal tuition is available on a one-to-one basis. The fee for this is £35 for a two hour session, plus a small charge for materials used. Please contact me if you would like more information.
Links
Here are some links to websites I can recommend.
Craftsforum -A brilliant online forum for crafters to chat, swap ideas and help each other.
Rustic Charm - Bridget is a silversmith based in Norfolk, and makes the most divine jewellery.
Dominic's Photography - Dominic is based in Lowestoft and specialises in weddings, events and location based photography.
Bodrighy Wood - Pete is based in St Mawes, Cornwall and is a very skilled woodturner.
Rachel Ashton - Rachel lives in London and draws fantastic portraits from photographs.
Bags of Elegance - Julie is based in Pakefield and makes beautiful, unique, handcrafted bags.
Poured By Hand - Gemma is based in Lancashire and makes lovely handmade fragranced candles.
C-Books - Daniel is my neighbour and runs an on-line book shop supplying high quality used books.
Steve Royce Griffin - Steve is based in Felixstowe and produces the most quirky and fun pictures!
Craftsforum -A brilliant online forum for crafters to chat, swap ideas and help each other.
Rustic Charm - Bridget is a silversmith based in Norfolk, and makes the most divine jewellery.
Dominic's Photography - Dominic is based in Lowestoft and specialises in weddings, events and location based photography.
Bodrighy Wood - Pete is based in St Mawes, Cornwall and is a very skilled woodturner.
Rachel Ashton - Rachel lives in London and draws fantastic portraits from photographs.
Bags of Elegance - Julie is based in Pakefield and makes beautiful, unique, handcrafted bags.
Poured By Hand - Gemma is based in Lancashire and makes lovely handmade fragranced candles.
C-Books - Daniel is my neighbour and runs an on-line book shop supplying high quality used books.
Steve Royce Griffin - Steve is based in Felixstowe and produces the most quirky and fun pictures!
