About Us
Meet Lisa & Liz, the two friendly faces behind Cheshire Clay Studios
A chance meeting at an Adult Education Pottery Course in 2016 set Liz Anspoks and Lisa Pritchard on an unexpected journey – one that led to the creation of Cheshire Clay Studios.
Neither Liz nor Lisa come from a formal ceramics background; instead, they share a deep passion for all things clay. Liz, with her scientific expertise, balanced her love for ceramics with her role in a major government agency until early 2025, when she finally answered the
call of clay full-time. Now, as Director of Operations, Liz oversees all the daily activities and management of the studio, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Lisa, on the other hand, brought years of experience from the private sector, having successfully run several businesses before planning a quiet retirement focused on pottery.
That plan quickly changed when an opportunity arose to set up a small studio space – an opportunity too exciting to pass up.
What began as a tiny studio has now flourished into a thriving 3,000 sq. ft. creative hub. Lisa leads the marketing and business development side of the studio, constantly expanding its offerings and community reach.
Today, Cheshire Clay Studios is home to a talented team of ceramic artists, some with formal degrees and others with a lifetime of professional experience in the ceramics industry. Together, they bring depth, expertise, and a shared love of pottery to students and artists of all levels.
Join us at Cheshire Clay Studios and be part of our growing creative community!
Liz – Director of Operations
Lisa – Business Development & Marketing
Our Facilities
Two bright, clean and comfortable studios with wood burning stoves
Plenty of parking, farm shop and onsite café.
Easy access from M6 Junctions 18 and 19
Wheelchair accessible
Six potter’s wheels
Slab Roller
Choice of clays
Pugmill for clay reclaim
Six Kilns, two of which are available for members to use independently.
Wide range of moulds
Dipping and brushing glazes
Coloured slips and underglazes
Wide range of tools
Comprehensive range of British made bisqueware
Fully equipped outside firing area including covered area
2 Raku kilns
Pitfiring barrels
Smoke firing bins
Extensive range of combustibles and chemicals
Crate for well behaved dogs
What Makes Us Different?
Cheshire Clay Studios is a vibrant creative hub, offering specialist equipment and a welcoming community for pottery enthusiasts of all levels.
Six Kilns
Two of which are available for members to use independently
Six Potter’s Wheels
Experience our top-quality potter's wheels for creative crafting
Outside Firing Area
Including covered area with two Raku kilns Pit firing barrels Smoke firing bins
Coloured Slips & Underglazes
Plus a large selection of dipping and brushing glazes
Choice of Clays
Including a Pugmill for clay reclaim
