Gwili Pottery ~ From Goats To Painting Pots

 How do you go from talking about Goats to Painting Pots?..

Well it all came about that Chris, a lady I know from the Horsey world, was talking on Facebook, saying that she would really like a couple of Pygmy Goats for her special Birthday that was coming up and did any of her friends have any.

I messaged Chris and said yes I had a couple and would she like to come and meet them. We duly arranged a get together. Chris & her hubby came over to meet Gizmo & Stripe. We had a great evening and we ended up chatting about my Scrapbooks, Miniatures and Dollshouse's. I gave Chris a tour of the Cabin and of Diagon Alley and she kindly invited me to the Pottery to play with the clay.

Now having lived in Wales for nearly 10 years, I had never been to Gwili Pottery. Well all I can say is it should be on everyone's visit list. The Pottery Building itself, is lovely and the finished Pottery is beautifully displayed inside on lots of old dressers and tables. There are also goods made from Slate and some lovely little Heart shaped cabinets, which are all made by Family members. They also stock Art work by other local artisans.

Chris, gave me some ready made objects and just let me get on with decorating them, how I wanted.

I had an absolutely fabulous time, haven't played with this sort of Clay since I was at Secondary School. I went back a couple of weeks later to pick up my Pots and was really pleased with the results, considering that I'd never done anything quite like it before. I was especially pleased with the bowl I decorated for Christmas. Love how the Reindeer's nose turned out. The Daffodil Bowl was a painted by Chris and the Piggy Bank decorated with Dogs, was painted by Sarah.

 Chris has invited me to pop in when I want. I Bet my Hubby is thinking "Oh No not another Hobby"..

Chris and her Daughter Sarah, also make different collectible Christmas Tree ornaments, that can be personalised. I have to say, they are really lovely and I especially like the little Penguin. But they do sell out pretty fast.

The Gwili Pottery, does have a website, where you can purchase the Pottery on line and also a Facebook Page. But if you are in the area, pop in, as there is so much to see, your be sure of a very warm welcome.