Take on plates: making with purpose, together

Thoughtful pottery, shared purpose - this post reflects on Take on Plates, a ceramics exhibition created by Sunken Studio members in Leeds.

PROJECTSSunken StudioApril 1, 2025Sunken Studiomembership, practice-over-time

From Sudan to Leeds: shaping stories through clay

Enas, a Sudanese-Canadian artist, shares her deeply moving journey - from her architectural roots in Khartoum to exploring ceramics in Leeds. In this video, Enas reveals how her work gives voice to untold stories of Sudanese women, weaving history, culture, and resilience into each piece. Discover how clay becomes a medium for storytelling, reflection, and connection.

PROJECTSSunken StudioJanuary 27, 2025enas-satir, membership, practice-over-time

Unified by clay: our space as your third place

Explore the heart of creativity and community at Sunken Studio, your third place in Leeds beyond home and work. Dive into the stories of our members and discover a space where friendship, creativity, and relaxation converge. Whether you're a seasoned maker or new to pottery, Sunken Studio offers a welcoming environment for all to share, learn, and grow. Join us to find your third place, where conversations flow, creativity thrives, and a sense of neighbourhood is redefined.

PROJECTSSunken StudioJanuary 31, 2024Sunken Studio

Hey Clay!: Early Projects and Shared Making

How early Hey Clay! projects - including a workshop at Duke Studios and the studio’s first open day - shaped shared making, collaboration, and ways of working during a period of transition.

Tall Pots at Duke Studio

Working with clay at scale, using constraint and shared conditions to explore collaboration and material behaviour.

PROJECTSSunken StudioMarch 31, 2018Duke Studiorebecca-catterall, handbuilding