Sorrento Stoneware

is the communal studio of Sheryl Willson and Mark Hemmingson

Sheryl Willson

Sheryl works in red clay with lots of texture and illustration. She glazes her work in warm white tones that break over texture. These pieces are one of a kind made in short runs.

Mark Hemmingson

Mark creates pottery for everyday living focusing on traditional tableware. Glazed in Shuswap Blue these pieces are made in sets and they’re meant to be collected.

Our Stores

Shuswap Artisan Market

Located at Trans-Canada-Highway and Notch Hill Road the Artisan Market is a treasure trove of handmade items made by local artisans.

9:00 – 4:00
Tuesday to Saturday
Beside Steamers

Sorrento Stoneware Studio

Studio Drop-Ins

You’re welcome to drop by the studio to buy pottery. Call ahead if you want to make sure we’re in, or come by chance.

250-675-3623

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday – Saturday

Linda’s Gifts & More

Located in Sicamous, Linda’s Gifts has a great selection of craft and art works.

250-253-5068

Open Year Round

Summer Sales 2026

Sorrento Farmers’ Market

Sorrento, BC

8 am to Noon – Saturdays

May to August.

Great Shuswap Pottery Sale

Celista, BC

July 18-19, 2026

This annual pottery sale in historic Celista Hall continues. The sale is in it’s 41st year and is going strong.

Sorrento Summer Pottery Sale Logo

Sorrento Summer Pottery Sale

Sorrento, BC

August 1-2, 2026

Join us at Sorrento Community Hall on the August Long Weekend for this annual pottery and fine craft sale.

About Our Pottery

Information about our work, and a look behind the scenes

Pottery Resources Southern BC

Pottery Resources
The Thompson, Okanagan and Shuswap areas form a natural region in which potters and clay artists exchange ideas and support …

Sawdust Firing

Sawdust Firing
Modern scholars have theorized that the first clay vessels were created when baskets, waterproofed with a lining of wet clay, …

Glazing Pottery

Here’s a video on how I glaze a spouted bowl by layering glaze with a brush, and doing a full …

Throwing Mugs

Throwing a Mug
Back on the wheel today throwing mugs. Here’s how I create the cylinder, the first part of the process.