Handmade Porcelain House decoartion with embossed textures and transfer prints Inspired by the fusion of traditional patterns and styles from elements of Victorian floor tile patterns and Eastern floral prints.   Perfect as a unique gift or a lovely addition to your tree and around your home.     H 9cm x W 8cm   Please note that these decorations are all individually handmade so there may be slight variations in the patterns and colours shown due to different print runs but they will be very closely matched to your chosen design.    

Handmade planter pot/ tealight holder with surface transfer print design, inspired by the fusion of traditional patterns and styles from elements of Victorian floor tile patterns and Eastern floral prints.   Great to be used as a planter pot for succulents or perfect as a tealight holder due to the translucency of the ceramic material used enables the pattern details to be accentuated when lit up.   H 8.2cm W 9.5cm   Please note there may be a slight variation in the colour shown due to different firings and print runs   Plant not included

Handmade Porcelain heart decoration with embossed textures and transfer prints Inspired by the fusion of traditional patterns and styles from elements of Victorian floor tile patterns and Eastern floral prints.   Perfect as a unique gift or a lovely addition to your tree and around your home.     H 8cm x W 9cm   Please note that these decorations are all individually handmade so there may be slight variations in the patterns and colours shown due to different print runs but they will be very closely matched to your chosen design.    

A Hanging Planter Pot with surface transfer print design, inspired by English Architectural styles and the intricate details and elements of buildings such as St Pancras Station and The Royal Opera House.   Great to be used as a planter pot for succulents and the pot comes ready strung for hanging using strong twine with a length of 52cm. The length of the twine can be altered by tying it shorter within the pot to make the piece hang at a shorter length if desired.   The pot measures 7cm high x 8cm wide.   Please note there may be a slight variation in the colour shown due to different firings and print runs. Plant not included.   The Planter can be hung from a wall using screw in hooks or you can purchase a dowel hook with the pot which is an additional £2.50.  See images for details.   The dowel hook  measures 8.5cm x 1.2cm which when screwed into a wall allows enough room for the pot to hang on it away from the wall. The hook comes with a double ended screw in so it is ready to be screwed straight into your wall.

A handmade hanging planter pot with surface transfer print design, inspired by a combination of English Architectural styles and elements from Victorian floor tile patterns and Eastern floral prints.   Great to be used as a planter pot for succulents and the pot comes ready strung for hanging using strong twine with a length of 55cm. The length of the twine can be altered by tying it shorter within the pot to make the piece hang at a shorter length if desired.   The pot measures 8.3cm high x 9.5cm wide.   Please note there may be a slight variation in the colour shown due to different firings and print runs. Plant not included.   The Planter can be hung from a wall using screw in hooks or you can purchase a dowel hook with the pot which is an additional £2.50.  See images for details.   The dowel hook  measures 8.5cm x 1.2cm which when screwed into a wall allows enough room for the pot to hang on it away from the wall. The hook comes with a double ended screw in so it is ready to be screwed straight into your wall.

Join Ceramic Designer Alex Allday in her studio at Middleport Pottery for a half-day vase decorating workshop.   You will learn how to decorate your own porcelain stem vase with a variety of surface decoration techniques and processes using coloured slips, stains and different tools to create sgraffito, textures and patterns. To finish you will be shown how to fettle/ clean up your vase ready to be fired. Vases will be ready slip casted for you to work straight on to and you will be able to practise your designs and these techniques before decorating your vase.   When: Saturday 17th October 2020   Time: 10:30 – 1pm   Cost: £35 per person Which includes all materials and firing   Max number of participants 4 - to ensure social distancing Min age 16+   Held in Alex's Studio – @ No.5 , Middleport Pottery, Port Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PE   I will be able to safely deliver this workshop at a 1m + distance by doing all demonstrations on my own workbench and you will carry out the workshop on your own table with your own tools and equipment. Masks, gloves and disposable aprons will be supplied if you would like them and there are hand washing facilities available in the studio with disposable paper towels.   All abilities welcome and you do not need to have prior knowledge and experience in ceramics. With keeping it to a small group, you will each get one on one support and guidance throughout the workshop.   Your pieces will be fired after the workshop and will be ready to collect from my studio the following week. I can post them out to you at an additional cost to cover P&P.   Aprons will be provided but wear old clothes and shoes   Tea’s, Coffee’s and refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop.   Any other info… If you have any particular designs, patterns and objects for inspiration that you want to work from please bring them along.   T’s & C’s If for any reason you need to cancel your booking then this needs to be done at least 14 days prior to the start of the workshop and a full refund will be given. Unfortunately any cancellations made within 14 days prior to the workshop start date are unable to be refunded.   Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers can be sent if you are buying it as a gift for someone.  State if you would like one  in the order notes box (just underneath where you type in your address)

Looking to buy a unique personalised gift tag? Then these make the perfect special addition on a gift for someone or as mini tree decorations.   Handmade porcelain gift tag/ decoration finished with printed transfers and a handwritten name of your choice All wording written in silver   H6cm  x W6cm   When placing your order please enter the name you’d like adding to your decoration in the order notes box (just underneath where you type in your address) Due to space I can only add up to 1 word or name      

Learn how to slip cast in porcelain and decorate your pieces with ceramic designer Alex Allday in her studio at Middleport Pottery.   During this 1 day workshop you will spend the morning learning the process of slip casting using plaster moulds to cast your own Stem Vase and tealights/planter pots in porcelain. You will have the opportunity to cast 5 pieces. After lunch you will then learn how to decorate your casted pieces with a variety of different surface decoration techniques using coloured slips, stains and different tools to create sgraffito, textures and patterns. To finish you will be shown how to fettle/ clean up all of your finished pieces ready to be fired.   2 dates available, choose between:   September: When: Saturday 12th September Time: 10-4pm   October: When: Saturday 10th October Time: 10-4pm   Cost: £75 per person Which includes all materials and firing   Max number of participants 3 to ensure social distancing Min age 16+   Held in Alex's Studio – @ No.5, Middleport Pottery, Port Street, ST6 3PE   I will be able to safely deliver this workshop at a 1m + distance by doing all demonstrations on my own workbench and you will carry out the workshop on your own table with your own tools and equipment. Masks, gloves and disposable aprons will be supplied if you would like them and there are hand washing facilities available in the studio with disposable paper towels.   All abilities welcome and you do not need to have prior knowledge and experience in ceramics. With keeping it to a small group, you will each get one on one support and guidance throughout the workshop.   FAQs Your pieces will be fired after the workshop and will be ready to collect from my studio the following week. I can post them out to you at an additional cost to cover P&P   Lunch isn’t provided but there is a café on site or you are more than welcome to bring your own. Tea’s, Coffee’s and refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop.   Aprons will be provided but wear old clothes and shoes   Any other info… If you have any particular designs, patterns and objects for inspiration that you want to work from please bring them along.   T’s & C’s If for any reason you need to cancel your booking then this needs to be done at least 14 days prior to the start of the workshop and a full refund will be given. Unfortunately any cancellations made within 14 days prior to the workshop start date are unable to be refunded.   Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers can be sent if you are buying it as a gift for someone.  State if you would like one  in the order notes box (just underneath where you type in your address)