I've been working as a professional potter since 2007. I graduated that same year from De Montfort University with a First Class Honors Degree in Ceramics and Glass but my journey into the world of pottery started way back in 1999. Shortly after the birth of my son, I enrolled on a pottery evening class at the local Arts Centre in a town far, far away. And yes, for the first few weeks my coils were wobbly and flat too, but from the word go I was smitten. In fact I never stopped.
We are a family run business, and having children of our own we understand the joys, the challenges and the energy needed to keep little ones entertained!
An open access ceramics studio in Leicester. Providing professional development for members and a range of classes for all. The Clay Room is a membership studio, providing space, communal equipment and technical support for experienced makers. A professional ceramics studio at affordable prices. The Clay Room provides the perfect setting for the development of skills and practice. A supportive, inspiring ceramics studio, encouraging peer support within a community of makers.
Our programme covers a wide range of art forms from pottery, painting and creative writing to music, dance and drama. Events include live performances, workshops, artist talks, discussion events, exhibitions and more.
Welcome to Louise Anne Designs! I am Louise and I began my journey into Silver Metal clay whilst running a pottery studio and soon became hooked! The magic of turning a piece of clay into a solid piece of Hallmark Silver never fails to amaze me and I love sharing this with my students and helping them create a lovely piece of jewellery that they can wear proudly home makes my job the best. I hold a Higher Diploma in Silver Metal Clay and am a senior metal clay instructor and glass teacher. I have been teaching for over ten years running classes from my studio in Market Bosworth and many jewellery schools and galleries all around the Midlands area. I am a member of The Guild of Jewellers and am on the education committee of the alliance of metal clay. I also hold a Gold student choice award. One of my proudest moments was visiting Tokyo and seeing one of my pieces displayed in the Silver Accessories Exhibition. I would love to meet you on one of my courses so please book as soon as you can. Louise x
We offer a range of skills for work courses that allow our learners to improve their job prospects. We also offer Access to Higher Education for people who want to go on to University. These courses are designed for adults who are looking for work, progression in current employment or a career change. We support our learners and their career aspirations, whether they have no experience or want to build on existing skills (up to level 3). Scroll down for a full list of our courses.
