Chicken Run Studio
Trades And Home · Eynsham
About Chicken Run Studio
Chicken Run Studio is a pottery studio in Eynsham run by Alison Holmans, who creates an eclectic mix of stoneware and Raku pottery, both wheel-thrown and hand-built. Her stoneware pieces are functional as well as decorative, safe for use in the oven, freezer and dishwasher, and hardy enough for outdoor display through hot summers and cold winters. Her Raku work is more ornamental, each piece taking on a unique metallic finish through the firing process. Alison draws inspiration from nature, with the flora and fauna of her native New Zealand and her UK homeland both influencing her designs. She makes hand-built animal sculptures, including chickens, garden birds and seabirds, as well as porcelain pendants and earrings. She also works with locally dug clay and has produced terracotta tiles. Commissions are welcomed, and tuition is offered in small groups and one to one sessions. The studio takes part in Oxfordshire Art Weeks and visits to view or purchase work can be arranged by phone appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit the studio to view or buy pottery?
Yes, visits can be arranged by phone appointment, or you can just call and if Alison is in, the studio will be open to visitors.
Does Chicken Run Studio offer pottery tuition?
Yes, Alison offers teaching in small groups and one on one sessions to help people play to their strengths with clay.
Can I commission a bespoke piece of pottery?
Yes, Alison is always happy to receive commissions. Unique commissioned pieces are individualised and personalised, and she welcomes new creative challenges.
Is the stoneware pottery suitable for everyday use?
Yes, the stoneware is highly functional and safe to use in the oven, freezer and dishwasher. It can also withstand hot summers and cold winters outdoors.
What types of pottery does Alison make?
Alison creates wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware and Raku pottery, including functional homeware, gardenware, sculptures, hand-built animal and bird figures, porcelain jewellery, and pieces using locally dug clay.
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