About Me

Exton, Rutland, United Kingdom
I am a designer-maker who produces porcelain jugs, cups and cake stands, inspired by vintage textiles and ephemera. Follow me here to keep updated with my news and latest exhbitions!

Sunday 26 February 2012

New workshop dates!

I am returning to the lovely Debbie Bryan's studio and shop, Nottingham Lace market for a selection of workshops...



Ceramic Brooch Making Workshop, £20

Saturday 7th April, 11 - 1pm

“Be inspired by talented ceramist Katie Almond’s design secrets & create your own stunning trio of porcelain brooches.”

Your brooches are fired and returned to the shop ready for you to collect just 2 weeks later.



NEW! Ceramic Plate Making Workshop, £30

Saturday 7th April, 2 - 5pm

“A welcome addition to The Design Room workshops. Join Nottinghamshire designer maker Katie Almond for the afternoon and learn how to create your own decorative plate, your plate is return the shop 2 weeks later after firing for you to collect. “



Ceramic Brooch Making, £20

Saturday 14th July, 9.30am - 11.30am

“Be inspired by talented ceramist Katie Almond’s design secrets & create your own stunning trio of porcelain brooches.”

Your brooches are fired and returned to the shop ready for you to collect just 2 weeks later.

Bead Making Workshop, £28

Saturday 14th July, 12 - 3pm

“A welcome return to The Design Room is this popular Katie Almond workshop; create your own mini-collection of ceramic glazed beads.”

Your beads are ready for collection 2 weeks after your workshop.



All our Design Workshops include materials, equipment, tea & our famous home-made cake.

You are welcome to bring materials that may be special to you. Please call 0115 9507776 or email us at info@debbiebryan.co.uk to book your workshop place.



Workshop Timetable for ‘The Collective’ exhibition at Creative Hinckley 26th March-5th May 2012. For more information.....

Samantha Robinson "springtime inspirations"

Saturday 31 March

10 - 1 Make a bead wire brooch inspired by Easter or Spring. £25

2 - 4 Suffolk Puff brooches. £20

Try out making a bead wire brooch using the colours and ideas of Easter or incorporate the colours of spring in the morning with Samantha or try something a little different with the Suffolk Puff brooches in the afternoon.


Phiona Richards

Saturday 7 April "Day of Paper Jewellery"

10 - 1 Paper beads. £25

2 – 4 Paper roses. £20

Experience the intricate work of making paper beads or perhaps a paper rose ring as seen on Channel 4's "Kristy’s Home Made".



Katie Almond "Choose ceramics"

Friday 20 April.

10 - 12 Make a ceramic brooch. £20.

1 - 4 Ceramic beads or tiles. £25

Try out the styles and ideas that Katie can demonstrate with her nostalgic inspirations and make a brooch, or beads during the day.

For booking contact:-

Saturday 4 February 2012

Valentines...hearts and birds

Love heart inspired ranges.....


A range of hand-finished cards with porcelain details, scrabble letters and old typewriter fonts.


Heart shaped brooches, 'Love Bird' brooches and heart themed espresso cups. Spread the Love!

Feel free to drop me an e-mail for more information.