Melisa Dora

Hi, I’m Melisa, the owner and potter behind the studio. I’ve been making hand-thrown tableware for 16 years, and my love of colour, texture and beautifully made things is at the heart of my work.

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I’m passionate about creating pottery that brings a little joy to everyday life, but I also love what happens beyond the making. My studio is a space for people to come together, get creative, learn new skills and enjoy the process of making something by hand.

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For me, pottery is about much more than clay , it’s about creativity, connection and creating a welcoming space where everyone can have a go.

Yasmin Hamouda

Yasmin is a tableware designer/maker interested in both what and how we eat. She uses her experience working as a chef to design functional ceramics for dining experiences across domestic and commercial settings. She primarily uses the wheel but also enjoys combining other hand building techniques to produce a range of textures and explore the many possibilities of working in clay.  She loves teaching others about clay and sharing her passion for handmade tableware.

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Workshop Yasmin teaches:

Taster workshops and courses.

Yael rosenburg

Yael is a designer, primarily dedicated to creating ceramic objects, with a particular fascination for working with porcelain and appreciating its distinct characteristics. She explores the relationship between people and the objects that surround them, emphasizing the emotional value of handmade pieces and recognizing their significance in our lives. Yael thoroughly enjoys sharing her knowledge and believes that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of working with clay and crafting something meaningful with their own hands.

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Workshop Yael teaches:

Taster workshops

Hillary Ah-hing

Hillary is a homeware designer with a passion for creating colourful, thoughtfully designed pieces that bring joy to everyday rituals. Working primarily on the wheel, she creates functional objects inspired by flowers, fragrance, and the small moments that make a house feel like home. At Melisa Dora Ceramics, Hillary works behind the scenes as a studio technician, preparing the studio for classes and trimming pots made during taster workshops. She enjoys supporting the studio team and helping create a welcoming, well organised space where others can discover the joy of working with clay.