Clovelly Pottery was first established in 1992 by Clive Pearson. It is a family run business in the heart of Clovelly just above the cobbled street. Clive is well known in the area for his beautiful hand thrown pots.  He is a skilful thrower with over thirty five years of experience, training originally as a teacher at Bishop Otter College, Chichester, before starting a pottery in Welcombe, then Hartland.
All Clive's pots are produced next to his home in Clovelly and are hand stamped and dated.

   
Basket pots for plants                                      And teapots too

On larger pieces Clive often scribes the weather conditions at the time of throwing. His keen eye on the weather relates to his other job as skipper of the Charter Boat, Jessica Hettie, running out of Clovelly to Lundy Island for diving, fishing and passenger service with the unique opportunity to swim with seals. Bookings can be made for Lundy Island trips at the pottery (April to October).

Also at Clovelly Pottery we are delighted to have our resident potter Caroline Curtis who produces hand thrown slip decorated earthenware pots in beautiful designs and colours. We also sell pottery from other local Devon and Cornish artists.

The workshop on the way to the centre of the village is open to visitors who may for a small fee and, subject to supervision, make their own pot (main holidays only).

The pottery is open most of the year, but during the summer months will usually open Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 5.30pm and Sundays 11.00am to 5.00pm. Winter hours will vary, please phone to check times if making a special journey.  Please view our extensive selection of pots before descending the cobbled street, we are happy to look after any purchases until your return.  If you return via a Landrover be sure to ask the driver to drop you at the "white railings" for the pottery. It is only a three minute walk to the Visitor Centre.

and a range of beautiful jugs and mugs


THE SILK SHOP
Tel:  01237 431033

Ann Jarvis' History:

Ann Jarvis has a background steeped in classic design. She was head of the studio at Liberty of London Prints. After ten years at Liberty's, Ann and her illustrator husband Bill moved with their young family to the West Country to start their own company.



Bill Jarvis demonstrates silk screen printing

During the past fifteen years Ann has created a number of furnishing ranges, she has worked with Collier Campbell and was a consultant to 'Tie Rack'. She created commissions for 'The Royal Academy of Art', 'English Heritage', The Order of St. John' and 'The British Horse Society'.

‘DOWNALONG’
 Ann Jarvis created the design ‘Downalong’ from a stylised series of sketches and drawings of Clovelly.
It features the unique village, it’s cobbled streets, the beautiful lime- washed cottages and fishing boats from the harbour, as well as the Red Lion and Angel's Wings.
 
This design even depicts the Clovelly Silk workshop, which is hand printed onto silk, wool and velvet, and made into a variety of accessories such as scarves, ties, cushions etc.

Created by Ann Jarvis

REX WHISTLER’S CLOVELLY

   
Motifs of Clovelly by Rex Whistler

Rex Whistler (1905-1944); Painter, theatre designer and book illustratror. A friend of Christine Hamlyn at Clovelly Court, he was renowned for his unique style. Whistler created a series of illustrations, showing the village, which were adapted for this ‘toile de jouy’ design. He was killed by a mortar shell in Normandy in July 1944.
 
Printed on 54” furnishing cotton. Available in stunning colourways.
 
Rex Whistler Tea-towels are available in red, green and blue, in singles or in packs of three.

COURSES

Create your own scarf: an introduction to silk-velvet devoré. 

       
                                              Demonstrations and workshops

Ann Jarvis, her husband Bill and daughter Ellie work closely with textile designers at their Clovelly workshop.
 
Courses are open to individuals and groups. Participants are taught with a relaxed, humorous approach to creativity. Workshops are designed to cater for all abilities and beginners are welcome.
 
Participants have the chance to explore Clovelly and cannot fail to be inspired and motivated by it‘s unique charm. We include plenty of Tea and Coffee throughout the day, with a 'cake break' in the afternoon!
 
Please contact us to discuss course dates and for more information.
 
                                       Clovelly Silk, Lower Yard, Clovelly, Devon EX39 5TL 
                                                                  Tel: 01237 431 033