South West - Dorset

Find out how Poole Pottery is made. Read about it’s history and heritage.

Visit the pottery studio and see the Potters, Artists and Designers at work.

Alan White, the Master Potter, can be seen at his wheel throwing pots and creating unique, but classic shapes. Alan has appeared on TV many times and has been associated with Poole for over 45 years. See Sean Flint, the trainee potter, working alongside Alan and developing his own style, creating the Poole Pottery shapes of the future.

Nikki Massarella, Jane Brewer and Lorna Whitmarsh are three of Poole’s designers and artists. You can see them at work decorating pieces of Poole Pottery, as well as designing new collections.

New developments for 2015 include a collection of outstanding animal and bird sculptures. In a completely new concept for the Pottery these are hand thrown on the wheel by Alan White, hand decorated with underglaze by Jane Brewer, fired and finished with a matt glaze. Demand for these unique pieces has been high; each sculpture is individually crafted and stunningly life-like.

The ‘Lest We Forget’ collection is a small range of unique pieces featuring remembrance poppies. Hand crafted flowers are applied to wet clay and painted with coloured slips, then biscuit fired and hand painted with underglaze, finally being embellished with gold. The collection includes pots, vases, plaques and clocks. These beautiful pieces are all designed and hand-painted by Nikki Massarella.

The Studio range is only available on Poole Quay - all highly collectible works signed by the artist. Each piece comes with a certificate of authenticity.

You will find a full range of best and second quality Poole Pottery giftware and lighting.

New for 2015 is ‘Maya’, a striking design taking its inspiration from the rolling forms and rich colours of the British landscape. The deep greens and soft blues are beautifully offset with reactive lines of gold and turquoise.

‘Jasmine’ designed by Lorna Whitmarsh introduces a completely new lilac colour palette to the range of giftware. The lilac tones are very feminine and sit beautifully with the greys and neutral tones so popular in today’s interiors but the range is still recognisably Poole with its strong glaze reactions and movement creating impact.

The ‘Tallulah’ range takes its inspiration from the ocean waves and has been created by Sean Flint. In a new cool colour palette featuring beautiful jewel-like aqua tones, complemented with bold bright green brush strokes each piece is guaranteed to make a striking décor statement in any home.

Quality seconds across many ranges are at 40% off the best quality price.

Browse through the selection of discontinued tableware and track down a missing piece for your collection. Find highly desirable vintage pieces for sale in the Collector’s Corner.

Feel inspired? Have a go at painting your own masterpiece in the Paint a Pot studio on the first floor. Choose from a wide selection of pieces, from plates, bowls and mugs to ornaments, picture frames and money boxes. Prices start at £6. Great for all ages, whatever the weather! Paint a Pot is ideal for children’s parties and group bookings, with discounted rates for groups of 10 or more.

With two floors of Outlet shopping and departments including Cookshop, China & Glass, the Gift Emporium, Fashions, Shoes, Accessories and Luggage and great brands including Denby, Dartington Crystal, Yankee Candle, Buckingham Jewellery, Tigi and Pierre Cardin luggage. Great offers of up to 70% off RRP.

Relax in the Poole Pottery Café on the first floor which offers a wide range of drinks, lunchtime meals and snacks made from locally sourced ingredients.

Free entry. Wheelchair accessible. Coach driver and group co-ordinator vouchers.

Opening hours are Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm and Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm.

For more information call 01202 668681 or email enquiries@poolepotteryretail.co.uk