'I opened a cosy and relaxing pottery studio in Newport and haven't looked back'
For many years Charlotte Evers-Swindell yearned to have a more creative job. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting pottery, finding it both relaxing and rewarding.
She decided to create a community hub in Newport where artists of all ages and skill levels can come together to express themselves and share their love for art.
“I started the business after years stuck in jobs I wasn’t enjoying as much as I should be.
“I didn't get to use my creative side as much as I wanted to – it was bursting out to do something.
“I did a lot of pottery painting as a hobby and became more passionate about it. Newport has a lot of creative people but it didn't have any pottery painting.
“I had been the manager of a jeweller’s shop, so I knew the ins and outs of running a business to be able to do it myself,” explains the 37-year-old.
Her pottery studio and boutique opened in August last year and since then has welcomed people of all ages through the doors.
The ground floor of Evers So Creative has shelves devoted to a wide range of bisque – blank ceramic – pieces, from animal figurines and elegant vases and practical mugs, plates and bowls. These unpainted items range in price from £5 for very small pieces up to £50 for the larger pieces.
