Cellina mcintyre (SHE/HER)

office Manager

Cellina brings a unique blend of business acumen and creative passion to her role as Office Manager at SkandiHus. With a background in textiles and years of experience as a buyer in the luxury fashion industry, she found herself missing the hands-on, collaborative energy of a studio environment. Combining her love of the handmade with her professional expertise, Cellina is excited to support a business that shares her values of craftsmanship and community. 

 Having lived in the Middle East, Far East, and various parts of the UK, Cellina has developed a deep appreciation for connecting with people from all walks of life. She is particularly passionate about the positive impact that making can have—not only on individuals but also on the wider community and the preservation of traditional crafts. 

 Outside of her office role, Cellina enjoys taking part in the SkandiHus pottery courses. Don’t hesitate to say hello if you see her in the studio—she loves seeing the incredible creations that emerge from the kiln!

William Demers (He/HIM)

Studio Manager

Will is the SkandiHus Studio Manager. He expertly keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes in the studios. From ordering clay to making tables, he tries his best to make sure that every student can get the most out of their Skandihus classes. Without Will (and his team), we wouldn’t have chairs to sit on, clay to play with or glazes to mess up!

Originally from Canada, Will's clay journey began in Vietnam, where he started a small ceramics studio in the bustling Old Quarter of Hanoi. He was responsible for the operations and glazes at the studio, and he’s now brought all of his skills and expertise to London to work with us. Hooray!

His goal is to create an environment where everyone can let go of their everyday stresses, relax and enjoy ceramics. He’s doing a damn good job if you ask us!

KAMEO FASHOYIN (SHE/HER)

admin Assistant & Teacher

Kameo has a background in textiles and print making. She studied Surface design at the London college of communication in the hopes of becoming a textile designer. Her creative journey took a beautiful turn when she birthed a set of twin girls at the start of her second year of studies. Following the completion of her studies, she felt lost and struggled to express herself creatively whilst trying to balance work-life and motherhood. It has been a continuous journey of lessons and self-discovery.

Kameo is greatly inspired by her grandmother, who utilizes her time painting & doing exactly what she loves. Her home is a display of her creative expression, including her functional hand-built ceramics. She spent her early years as a Psychotherapist and a writer, and is reminder to all that it is never too late to meet who you will meet and be who you will become. Having great admiration for her grandmother’s freedom, and the ability to live joyously on her own terms, Kameo acted on her desire to learn how to work with clay. She committed to a course with Skandihus and she’s stuck around ever since (lucky us!).

After completing several courses with SkandiHus and slowly becoming part of a beautifully cultivated clay community, she realised that working with clay was a therapeutic and sustainable form of creative expression. She also considers it to be a form of self-care that encourages patience and detachment.

Justin Page (he/him)

Studio technician & Teacher

Justin Page is a studio assistant and production thrower at SkandiHus. He teaches the Monday and Tuesday evening courses at Clapton, and the Thursday morning course at Walthamstow. Justin’s super powers are kindness and bringing chocolate biscuits to work.

He studied Fine Art Printmaking in South Africa, but the clay bug took hold of him after he completed a B-Tech in Ceramic Design at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth. He moved to London around the millennium but became side-tracked by a career in the wine industry. Over the last seven years, he has re-discovered his love of clay and has become fully committed to working as a potter again. He now produces his own work in his Peckham studio and is a member of a clay collective.

Justin’s work is mostly wheel thrown functional ware, with the addition of slab-built elements. He is influenced by the urban and industrial landscape which can be seen in the forms, colours and textures of his work. He is excited about the prospect of helping others experience both the excitement and grounding that creating with clay can bring. His teaching style is kind, patient and thoughtful. A former student said: “Justin is awesome!” and we couldn’t agree more.

Martha Eve (SHE/HER)

Studio ASSISTANT

Martha is our multi-talented Studio Assistant here at SkandiHus, bringing her creative spark and soulful energy to the studio. A true artist at heart, she seamlessly blends her love for music with her passion for all things artsy—always on the lookout for hidden gems, new creative projects, and time spent soaking up nature’s beauty. 

Before joining us, Martha honed her pottery skills in a buzzing pottery café by the sea, where she taught beginners the basics and handled everything from clay to kiln. She’s a pro at keeping the studio running like clockwork (with a little rock and roll flair on the side!). After making the leap from Brighton to London, where she studied songwriting and played in a band, Martha is excited to embrace all the creative vibes the city has to offer. 

For Martha, pottery and music are both about staying grounded, present, and in tune with the moment. She’s a firm believer that creativity is a form of mindfulness, and she’s always encouraging her students to unplug and dive into the joy of hands-on making. 

We’re thrilled to have Martha on the SkandiHus team, where she’ll continue to add her own rhythm to our creative flow!

Millie Stimpson (SHE/HER)

Studio Assistant

Meet Millie, our wonderful studio assistant and creative whirlwind! Hailing from London, Millie joined the Skandihus team to help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. A true jack-of-all-trades, she’s explored a variety of creative paths—from art foundation at UAL to a liberal arts degree at UCL, studying everything from the humanities to the fine arts. 

Her love for ceramics? That’s all thanks to her dad’s home studio, where the two often team up on projects. Whether crafting her own pieces or lending a hand to his, Millie finds endless inspiration working with clay and is delighted to be part of our vibrant studio, surrounded by like-minded artists. 

But that’s not all! When Millie isn’t immersed in the world of pottery, she’s busy as a freelance tattoo artist, a skill she picked up during the pandemic. On her non-Skandihus days, you’ll find her either in her home studio or guesting at tattoo studios across London. 

Millie believes in the power of making and experimenting every day, whether it’s through her ceramics, tattoos, or painting. Her creative energy knows no bounds—and we’re thrilled to have her as part of the team!

MIA HARWOOD (SHE/HER)

admin Assistant

Meet Mia, our Admin and Social Media Assistant, who sprinkles a bit of creative magic into everything she touches at SkandiHus. 

With a passion for making the arts more accessible, Mia uses her growing expertise in marketing and communications to help share the SkandiHus love with the world—especially for emerging creatives. She’s super excited to dive into the world of ceramics (hello, clay-covered hands!) and is already dreaming up ways to bring our community closer together online. 

After graduating with a Fine Art degree from Central Saint Martins in 2021, Mia has been expertly juggling her own artistic practice with her professional career. Her artwork blends painting and textiles, drawing inspiration from nostalgia, domesticity, and memory. And yep, she's already shown her work in exhibitions around London—no big deal, right? 

When she’s not crafting social media gold or getting lost in her art, Mia is probably on a netball court, sprinting after a ball with the same energy she brings to SkandiHus every day.

LESIA INAK-PRICE (SHE/HER)

TEACHER

Lesia’s first introduction to clay was here at SkandiHus. Whilst working an office job and searching for a way to express herself creatively, she signed up for an evening course and the rest is history. Lesia worked for many years as a studio assistant with us, and has now come full circle and joined the teaching team.

She studied Geography at University and pursued a career in the charity sector before taking a more artistic turn. Now part of a makers studio in South London, Lesia is working on her own pieces focusing on wheel-thrown tableware. She pursues a minimal aesthetic while still taking influence from traditional techniques. 

Enthusiastic, friendly and calm, Lesia aims to help new students find their inner artist and experiment with the clay.  She believes in the importance of a creative escape beyond work that allows us to express ourselves and switch off from the outside world. She is excited by seeing her student’s projects and passing on her love of pottery to them.

lINDA BARCK (she/her)

Teacher

Linda is a SkandiHus teacher and maker originally from Sweden. She teaches our Monday and Tuesday evening classes at the De Beauvoir studio, and our Thursday morning class at the Clapton Studio. Linda is also the longest running member of the SkandiHus team aside from Stine, and we couldn’t imagine the studio without her!

She obtained an MA in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art and a First Class Honors, BA(hons) from Camberwell College of Art. Before moving to London, Linda was an apprentice to the Icelandic potter, Helgi Björgvinson, in Gothenburg. 

Linda's own ceramic work lies more in the sculptural sphere than the functional one, but she is a dab hand at teaching both. As a master maker and a skilled and attentive teacher, it’s not uncommon for her to get standing ovations at the end of her classes

KATIE MOORE (she/her)

TEACHER

Katie moved to East London after finishing her BA degree in illustration in Winchester. Whilst working for a few years as a retail buyer, she was taking part in evening ceramics classes across London. As her love for clay grew, she cut down her full-time job to devote her time to make in a shared studio space. She has now completed a Master's degree in ceramics, furthering her skills and enhancing her passion for clay!

With a background in illustration, she loves storytelling and all things handmade. Inspired by colour and abstract forms, Katie's own ceramics are very playful. She hopes to bring a whimsical approach to her clay classes - characterful (or wobbly) forms are always encouraged!

VIOLAINE VERRY (SHE/HER)

Teacher 

Violaine teaches our weekend Taster Classes and longer Courses at both studios. She is enthusiastic and excited by all things clay, and is keen to share her knowledge with everyone starting their ceramics journey with us.

A graphic designer by trade, her own ceramics journey began as a creative outlet during the evenings as escapism from her pixel-led life, and swiftly became one of her deepest passions. Now part of a makers’ studio in North London, not a day goes by when she doesn’t make, think, dream, or talk about ceramics. Her work is inspired by the rustic pottery of her native France, and she has a keen interest in functional ceramics.

Her classes are light-hearted and playful, and she aims to help students reconnect with their inner creativity – hopefully leaving everyone wanting to play with clay again very soon.

A student said “Violaine’s intuition and invitation to feel the clay was incredible! A great energy in the studio and a sensory delight of an experience!” -We absolutely agree!

ANNA BUTLER (SHE/HER)

TEACHER

Anna grew up in the Potteries where she began a lifelong love of clay by collecting vintage ceramics in the local junk shops. After a degree in Law from Cambridge Uni, and a career in the film industry, she decided it was time to start making her own. A year or so later, inspired by many brilliant teachers, Anna became a mentor at Skandihus and then progressed to teaching classes.

Anna says ‘as much as I love making my own ceramics, I also love seeing my students create and sharing that passion for clay. I really believe everyone has creative muscles, and clay is the very best way to stretch them.’

Anna’s classes focus on creating a warm, relaxed and encouraging space to find your own creativity with clay. We all absolutely adore Anna and we’re sure you will too.

JAMES ROBERTS (he/hIM)

Teacher

James teaches Taster classes at all three studios, as well as the Monday evening course at De Beauvoir and the Saturday morning course at our Walthamstow studio.

James did a pottery class one weekend and fell in love instantly. The whole process from start to finish is full of drama! With the big reveal at the end. For him, opening the kiln never gets old.

Inspired by all artistic endeavours, his own work is minimalistic/practical with a twist. Previously James taught photography at a homeless charity, with an emphasis on expression and art therapy.

His goal now is to further hone his skills and share his love of ceramics with students here at SkandiHus. He hopes his classes will be a creative and calming environment with a few giggles thrown in for good luck! He’s such a delight to have in the team, and we know you’ll all fall in love with him.

FELICITY ROYCE (SHE/HER)

Teacher

Felicity Royce is a teacher of our longer courses and taster classes. She graduated from Federation University, Australia with a Bachelor of Applied Art-Ceramics in 1992, winning the Walker Ceramic prize in her final year. 

She was awarded Artist in Residence with the Craft Council Victoria and completed a Diploma of Education in Art. Returning to the Victorian coast, she started her first teaching job and set up a small studio. 

She’s been based in London since 1999 and is now working in ceramics full time, making and teaching all things clay. Felicity has exhibited in both Australia and the UK. Felicity’s work is based on the beaches she grew up on, focusing on the line created between the breaking waves and the sand. 

You’ll often find Felicity cruising down the roads of Hackney on her electric bicycle. Her teaching style is full of positive energy, with a sprinkle of warmth and good humour thrown in. 

NAemi Miyazu (SHE/HER)

Teacher

Naemi’s journey from the fast-paced world of apparel design to the serene realm of ceramics reads like a delightful plot twist in a Scandinavian novel. In 2017, she traded the hustle and bustle for the soothing rhythm of clay, seeking a more sustainable and contemplative lifestyle. 

Her adventures took her to the land of the rising sun, Japan, where she delved into the art of pottery under the guidance of masters in Kyoto. Absorbing the wisdom of centuries-old techniques, Naemi returned to London with a newfound passion and a suitcase full of clay dreams. 

She started her own ceramics practice whilst also getting a job to teach with SkandiHus. Merging her Swedish upbringing with her Indian-Japanese heritage, she brings a diverse cultural context to her work with a strong focus on both aesthetics and functionality. Naemi’s focus is wheel-thrown tableware and decorative items. 

As a teacher of our longer courses and taster classes she shares her expertise and passion, guiding aspiring potters on their own creative journey

jade ristikari (SHE/HER)

taster Teacher

Jade became drawn to ceramics during lockdown, and began her clay journey at SkandiHus as soon as the studios reopened. She has been with us ever since! She instantly fell in love with clay as it felt like the perfect creative and tactile hobby she’d been looking for, and has now turned into developing her own ceramic practice of functional kitchenware – there are not many things that are better than having a cup of tea out of a mug you’ve made yourself!

Jade has been a long-time drop-in mentor and now teaches her own Taster Class. She loves seeing students discover the joy of being creative with clay and fall in love with it just like she did all those years ago. During her classes she aims to encourage people to let go of trying to be perfect and instead allow mistakes to happen, learn and try again. There is a lot of beauty in letting go of trying to be perfect in something the first time around!

danielle webster (SHE/HER)

TASTER Teacher

While working a full time job in an office, Danielle strives for a creative outlet. She researched studios in East London, and Skandihus was always the highest rated. She started off initially with a 6 week course, fell in love, and started a 12 week course immediately after. She then started mentoring the drop ins on the weekend. From that she started teaching the taster classes.

Danielle is originally from Canada, while living in the U.K. she found a lovely community in Skandihus, similar to what she had at home. Always feeling a warm welcome from students, teachers, and the neighbourhood cat that visits the studio.

Danielle is Hackney based, with her two cats Fran and Stevie. She enjoys exploring East London, the local market at Vicky park, and her fave tuck shop coffee. She enjoys the creativity and warm community pottery has brought her to.

Simona Angeletti

TASTER Teacher

Simona is a teacher of our longer courses and Taster classes, on and off the wheel. She grew up in San Francisco and spent large parts of her youth by a cosy furnace in the countryside in the middle of Italy, Umbria where her mother used to work making slip casting. Her first job as a 16-year old was painting small pieces of clay with oxides. At the time, she thought it was the best job ever. 

She studied Fine Arts in Rome and went on to become an illustrator for children’s books. After publishing a few books in Italy and America, started working as a Videomaker from Milan to LA. At some point, she got tired of technology, and decided to do the furthest thing from a screen - she signed up for a pottery class in East London. One thing led to another, and after woking as a studio technician for a few years, she trained to became a pottery teacher. 

She’s now happily teaching at SkandiHus while making her beautiful quirky ceramics. Her teaching style is calming, nurturing and welcoming.

ALEX MILLAR

TASTER Teacher

Alex took up ceramics as a hobby 4 years ago as a means of coping with the stress and anxiety of her work and post-grad studies in climate science communication. The studio very quickly became a place of solace, and throwing at the wheel, a ritual for practicing mindfulness, patience, and kindness to the clay and to oneself! 

Despite never seriously foreseeing a career in “full-time clay” during her university studies, Alex attributes her current calling and love of ceramics to her childhood - growing up back-and-forth between the southwest coast of England and mainland Greece, immersed in two very different cultures of similar appreciation for ancient and modern pottery. Each time she finds herself elbow-deep in a bucket of reclaim,  or coming home with clothes splattered head-to-toe, Alex recalls memories as a child playing with/in clay native to both of her hometowns, or making with her grandmother, and is reminded that she's in the right place. 

Alex teaches Hand-building and Wheel-throwing Taster Classes at all three of our studio locations and tends to gush at how much she loves her job. Introducing students to the magic and versatility of clay is one of her greatest joys, and getting to know students from all walks of life in East London is a close second. 

SARAH CAMPBELL

TASTER Teacher

Sarah is originally from Yorkshire but has lived in London for over a decade now. 

Her background is in human rights education where she specialises in creating innovative opportunities for empowerment and solidarity. 

Looking for a creative outlet she joined an evening course at Skandihus and fell in love with clay. Pottery has reawakened her creativity and brought some much needed moments of stillness and calm to her life. She loves the variety of working with clay and the opportunity to play with shapes, textures and materials to make things that are beautiful and functional. 

She’s since combined her passion for education with the joy of ceramics to teach classes at Skandihus. Her classes are informal and relaxed spaces where people can try things out and experience the many things that working with clay can teach us!