A teaching studio is also open on the premises at Rowlins Road with weekly classes, including, one-off pottery experiences on Friday Night Clay Date and Saturday Soul Sessions or Hands on Hand building sessions.

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The new shop has a variety of pottery on display, with all pieces hand-made on location by local artists who draw direct inspiration from the South Coast landscape and its environment.

Owners are calling it a unique shopping experience that will allow people to be able to view pottery directly being made at all stages of the process, and speak with the talented artists in the studio about their craft as they work.

Soul Clay Studios is all about the connection of people, process and product, underpinning the business's catchphrase of "Centre Create Connect."

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"We've grown from a home garage, to a creative thriving hub of ceramics for local artists," Zeynep Testoni said.

"Providing facilities and opportunities to showcase pottery created in house by artists and hobbyists alike."

There are nine artists currently selling their functional and sculptural work which includes plates, cups, vases, jewellry.

www.soulclaystudios.com.au

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