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CLAY CLUB TEACHERS
All Clay Club teachers hold an up to date DBS.
If you are interested in teaching at Clay club please get in touch hello@clayclubhackney.com
Sophie Oakley
Sophie Oakley is the founder of CLAY CLUB. With a background in art history, art education and ceramics, her work centres on building inclusive spaces for creative communities. She founded Clay Club in 2025 to bring the benefits of clay together with the principles of alternative arts education to a young generation. She was previously a director of the Bruce High Quality Foundation University in New York, an alternative, artist-run, tuition-free art school.
Gabrielle Cooper
Gabrielle’s practice is rooted in community engagement and creative development. She delivers ceramics, art, printmaking and photography workshops across schools, charities, and community spaces, working extensively with learners of all ages, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Lucas Buttchewits
Lucas has experience teaching both children and adults and brings a supportive and engaging approach to his classes, encouraging creativity, confidence and a genuine connection the to material. He is a ceramicist and photographer drawing inspiration from both his Brazilian roots and nature.
Alex Smith
Alex is an artist known for bold and characterful work. He regularly exhibits and teaches at Centre for Better Health, studio 303 and with the collective @triangleceramicsldn.
Jade Gallup
Jade has 25 years experience in ceramics, and uses an array of hand building techniques, press moulding and slip casting to create a range of work including home wares, decorative objects and sculptures.
CLAY CLUB 2025
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