Latest news from The Clay Haven

3rd July 2026

The Clay Haven gets funding from The National Lottery Community Fund

We’re delighted to announce that The Clay Haven has been given a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to carry on bringing a wide range of clay workshops and courses at affordable prices for the people of Liskeard.

We plan to use the funding to broaden the range of courses available to help bring people together, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing through creativity.

Some parts of our programme over the next 12 months will be tailored to meet the needs of a specific group within our community and these will be either heavily subsidised or even free. Our regular workshops will remain at affordable prices.

We hope this will strengthen what The Clay Haven was set up for, helping individuals and families facing increased pressures feel supported, valued and included.

Many thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund, and Lottery Players, for supporting The Clay Haven at Liskeard.

The opening of The Clay Haven in Liskeard this weekend proved to be a great success, drawing in visitors from across the community eager to get hands-on with clay. Throughout the weekend, the studio buzzed with creativity as people got to try their hand at pottery and sculpting.

From complete beginners to more experienced makers, everyone found something to enjoy in the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The space quickly came alive with laughter, conversation, as well as clay being shaped and transformed.

Over the course of the sessions, people crafted an impressive variety of pieces, including mugs, small sculptures, and imaginative decorative ‘founder tiles’ which will be on permanent display on the wall once they have been fired and glazed.

Friendly guidance and encouragement helped newcomers feel confident, while more seasoned attendees enjoyed refining their techniques. The sense of accomplishment was clear as people proudly admired their creations, many already looking forward to returning for future sessions.

The weekend not only celebrated the opening of a new creative hub but also highlighted the strong community spirit that The Clay Haven aims to nurture going forward.

5th April 2006

We are open!

People sitting around a large table engaged in a craft activity, with pottery or clay projects in front of them, in a room with a painted sky and clouds on the wall, hanging light bulbs, and orange chairs.
People working on pottery projects at a wooden table, with various pottery tools and supplies in containers.
Unfinished pottery creations and tools on a wooden table in a pottery studio, with two women working in the background.
A woman with blonde hair, glasses, and tattoos on her arm, working on pottery at a table with various clay pieces, tools, notebooks, and craft supplies, while other women in the background are also engaged in pottery and conversation.
Four women are sitting at a table engaged in a pottery or clay sculpting activity. They are working on their projects with various tools and clay. The table has cups, pottery tools, and sculptures, with a vase of flowers also present.
Group of people sitting around a wooden table engaged in a craft activity, in a room with blue walls decorated with painted clouds and mountains, with hanging Edison bulbs and orange chairs.
A group of people gathered around a wooden table, engaged in a creative activity with various art supplies, in a room decorated with colorful walls and hanging Edison-style lights.
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A room with a painted mural of a green hillside, rocks, and a red brick building on one hill, with clouds in the sky. There are hanging string lights, a light wooden table, and orange chairs.

1st April 2026

The Clay Haven is nearly ready to welcome its very first classes, marking an exciting milestone after months of preparation and hard work. The space has truly come to life, with the lights now installed and casting a warm, inviting glow across the studio. Every corner reflects care and creativity, setting the stage for a place where people can gather, learn, and create together.

Much of the studio has been thoughtfully crafted by hand, adding a personal touch to the environment. The tables are now built and in place, ready to support countless projects, from beginners’ first attempts to more advanced pieces. A beautiful mural has also been painted, bringing character and inspiration to the space, while the arrival of the stools means seating is finally sorted for future potters.

With the sink now installed, the studio is fully equipped for the practical side of working with clay, making it functional as well as welcoming. All the essential elements are coming together, and there’s a real sense that the vision for The Clay Haven is becoming a reality. With just a few final touches to go, the countdown to the first classes has truly begun.

Wooden bed frame under construction in a room with orange walls, with a paint can and tools nearby.
A man working on a woodworking project outside in front of a wooden building. He is using a power drill and has tools and wood pieces on a work table.
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A woman with tattoos painting a mural on a green wall with various shades of green and yellow camouflage patterns.

19th March 2026

Work is continuing to get The Clay Haven ready for the first workshops on 4th April.

There are just two spots left, one in the morning, one in the afternoon - you can book here!

The work benches are being hand made by local carpenter Ash, and should be complete soon

Painting is also continuing on the mural in the workshop and it’s starting to take shape.

A massive thank you to everyone who has given their time so far to help turn The Clay Haven into reality

Three women painting a mural on a wall showing scenic mountains and sky. One woman is standing, smiling, holding a paintbrush, wearing an apron and casual clothing. Another woman is kneeling, smiling, holding a paintbrush, with tattoos visible on arms. The third woman is lying on the floor, painting with a smile, covered with a blue sheet, with painting supplies nearby.

8th March 2026

Decoration is underway!

Work has started to transform the empty unit at The Cattlemarket into The Clay Haven.

The artwork has been inspired by the beautiful countryside in the area, including Bodmin Moor and of course Cornwall’s very own ‘Clay Country’

The aim is to make The Clay Haven a really warm and inviting place to visit and relax and inspire your pottery projects.

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6th March 2026

We have the keys!

A really exciting day as the keys for the units were handed over to Claire and work can get underway to transform the two units at The Cattlemarket in Liskeard into The Clay Haven.

At the moment it’s very much a blank canvas, but over the next month work will get underway to decorate the new workshop and kit it out ready for the first sessions to begin in April.

The larger unit will become the workshop, with the smaller unit next door the drying and kiln room.

Watch this space for more updates coming soon!