Summer Sales 2025

Creative Chaos

Vernon, BC

June 6, 7 & 8, 2025

Start the summer craft season with a trip to Vernon. We’re back at Creative Chaos!

Great Shuswap Pottery Sale

Celista, BC

July 19-29, 2025

This annual pottery sale in historic Celista Hall continues. The sale is in it’s 40th year and is going strong.

Sorrento Summer Pottery Sale Logo

Sorrento Summer Pottery Sale

Sorrento, BC

August 2-3, 2025

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

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.

Find Us in Sorrento

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

Sorrento Farmer’s Market

We’ll be at the farmers’ market again this summer.

The market starts May 3 and runs every Saturday morning from 8:00 to Noon.

8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturdays

About Our Pottery

Information about our work, and a look behind the scenes

Pottery Care

Pottery Care
Here are a few tips to help you care for your wares. WashingLike any pottery, commercial or handmade, it’s okay …

Sheryl’s Studio

Using red clay as a canvas allows me to add imagery into my forms. I like to use ‘reversed’ textures …

Utensil Jars in Process

Utensil Jar
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 …