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.

About Our Pottery

Information about our work, and a look behind the scenes

Waxing Pottery

Before glazing, pottery needs to be waxed so the glaze doesn’t stick to the bottoms of the pots. Watch this …

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 …

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 …

Sawdust Firing

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