ALAN & ANNABEL CUSACK

As the owners, teachers, makers and creative minds behind Honeybourne Pottery, we’re involved in every aspect of studio life. On any given day, you might find us leading workshops, managing accounts, tackling DIY, or chatting with customers and suppliers - whatever it takes to keep HP thriving. We work closely with our team to ensure that our values and studio identity are at the heart of everything we do.

Away from the studio hustle and family adventures with our two little girls, we recharge at our home studio crafting pieces for our Cusack Ceramics collection, made with simple, clean silhouettes for everyday living.

Together with our team, we love sharing the meditative beauty of working with clay, helping people reconnect and experience the joy of creating something truly unique with their own hands.

CHRIS WAINWRIGHT

Chris joined the HP team in 2023 as a potting novice, blending her love for creativity with a fresh enthusiasm for ceramics. Since then, she has blossomed into a skilled tutor, delighting in sharing her artistic passion with students.

With a dynamic background in arts education, Chris has dedicated years to inspiring creativity in others, beginning her career as a PE and dance teacher, choreographer, and performer.

Beyond the studio, Chris is a lifelong learner with a vibrant array of interests. She studies British Sign Language at Gloucester College, enjoys bell ringing, tap dancing, and tennis, and even performs in a local band, singing and playing covers across folk, pop, and rock genres!

DAVE SHORT

Dave is an accomplished ceramicist and experienced tutor, known for his friendly teaching style and good humour. He leads a variety of pottery classes at HP, including his ever-popular Gluggle Jug workshop, helping students craft these charming vessels. A natural instructor, Dave makes pottery fun and rewarding for all levels.

In 2024, Dave’s expertise earned him a spot as a finalist on The Great Pottery Throw Down (Channel 4) impressing judges with his technical skill and creative flair under pressure!

When not teaching at HP, Dave develops new work in his home studio and delivers offsite workshops across the West Midlands - spreading his passion for clay far and wide!

TILDA ADAMS

Tilda is the youngest member of the HP team, joining us during holidays when home from studying Ceramics at Cardiff Metropolitan University. For her, pottery has been transformative - a way to express ideas, nurture mindfulness and support her mental well-being. She believes everyone should try pottery at least once and hopes they’ll fall in love with it, just as she did!

Passionate about sharing her love of ceramics, Tilda finds it incredibly rewarding to watch participants discover their creativity, guiding them on the potter’s wheel in a fun and supportive environment.

ROBYN HOLMYARD

Robyn is the newest member of the Honeybourne Pottery team, bringing with her a passion for hand-building and teaching. She loves exploring the endless possibilities of clay, from sculpting organic forms to crafting functional pieces with character and charm.

With a warm and encouraging teaching style, Robyn enjoys guiding students of all levels through the creative process, helping them gain confidence and discover the joy of making.

HARRY POTTER

Meet Harry Potter - our four-legged head of security and chief morale officer at Honeybourne Pottery!

With his keen eye for biscuit opportunities and a talent for spreading joy, he keeps the team in check while making sure every visitor receives a warm welcome. Whether snoozing in a sunbeam, supervising the pottery wheels, or graciously accepting belly rubs, Harry brings a little extra magic to the studio every day!