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.
Fall Sale
November 4, 2023
Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm
Sheryl will be at Cedar Heights in November for a one day sale. Located at 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay, BC
Find Us in Sorrento
Pottery Info
Have a peak behind the scenes to find out more about our pottery.
Pottery Care
Here are a few tips to help you care for your wares. WashingLike any pottery, commercial or handmade, it’s okay …
Utensil Jars in Process
They sit overnight and firm up. In the morning I add handles and stamp them with swirls to give character …
Waxing Pottery
Before glazing, pottery needs to be waxed so the glaze doesn’t stick to the bottoms of the pots. Watch this …
Pottery Info
Have a peak behind the scenes to find out more about our pottery.
Utensil Jars in Process
They sit overnight and firm up. In the morning I add handles and stamp them with swirls to give character …
Glazing Pottery
Here’s a video on how I glaze a spouted bowl by layering glaze with a brush, and doing a full …
Pottery Resources Southern BC
The Thompson, Okanagan and Shuswap areas form a natural region in which potters and clay artists exchange ideas and support …