Welcome to Gilly Gonks!

Welcome to Gilly Gonks! - Gilly Gonks

Hi there! I'm Jackie, and this is my little pottery studio tucked away in the garden. I make all sorts of ceramic bits and bobs - from quirky jewellery to wonky mugs and everything in between.

Gilly Gonks workshop

How it started

What began as a hobby has turned into this - a garden studio full of clay, paint, and half-finished projects. I make everything myself, from start to finish, usually with a cup of tea going cold on the workbench.

Handmade ceramic jewellery display

What I make

Honestly, a bit of everything. Ceramic earrings, little decorative gonks (hence the name!), mugs, bowls, and whatever else takes my fancy that week. Nothing's perfect, nothing's mass-produced, and that's exactly the point.

Ceramic pottery wheel Handmade ceramic pieces

Why handmade?

Because it's more fun, basically. Every piece is a bit different - some are wonkier than others, and that's part of the charm. When you buy from me, you're getting something made by actual human hands (usually covered in clay) rather than churned out by a machine.

Ceramic display shelf Handmade ceramic bird

Thanks for being here

It's just me out here in the garden studio, covered in clay and very glad you found your way to this little corner of the internet. Choosing handmade means the world — genuinely. Have a wander round and see what catches your eye — and if you have any questions or just want to chat clay, drop me a message. I'd love to hear from you!

Jackie x