The Clay Haven CIC is a welcoming community pottery studio rooted in Cornwall’s clay country — a place to slow down, get your hands muddy, and make something meaningful.

Founded by ceramicist Claire Menear, The Clay Haven exists to bring people together through clay. We believe creativity is not a luxury, but a vital part of wellbeing, connection, and community life. Our studio is designed to be open, inclusive, and accessible: a calm, supportive space where beginners and experienced makers alike can learn, practice, and belong.

Alongside affordable pottery classes and open-access studio sessions, The Clay Haven champions local makers and Cornwall’s rich creative heritage by showcasing the work of local makers in our retail space. We support creative micro-businesses, host community projects, and provide opportunities for people who might otherwise feel excluded from arts spaces to take part.

More than a studio, The Clay Haven is a shared space for making, meeting, and re-connecting — with materials, with place, and with each other.