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Motions Of Clay Studio · St Andrew, Barbados
Rooted in Barbadian clay.
Motions Of Clay is operated by Ronaldo Wiltshire. He creates sculptural ceramics, tableware and wheel-thrown vessels.
He shares the craft through pottery classes,
wellness retreats and clay experiences across the island.
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The Material
The clay is dug by hand from the hillsides of the Scotland District, then taken to Hamilton’s Pottery in St. Thomas, where it is processed and prepared before it reaches the wheel.
Every piece begins in the ground.
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Collections
Bodies Of Work
Earth Tones
Vases inspired by ancient Egyptian canopic jars and the rugged east coast of Barbados.
States of Mind
Face masks exploring human emotions and mental states we move through on a daily basis.
Planetary
Forms inspired by futuristic architecture and planets, assembled by hand like a small universe.
Venus
It takes its name from two sources: the Venus of Willendorf and the planet . Each vase The shape is full and rounded
Clay Experiences
Learn the art of pottery
Join a class and work with local Barbadian clay, learning the craft step by step with Ronaldo Wiltshire and the Motions of Clay team. No experience needed.
Public Group Classes
Learn to hand-build your own pottery piece step by step
and take it home the same day.
From $80 BBD Per Person
Private Sessions
Want a more personal experience? Book a private class on the wheel
or hand-building
1 On 1 From $175 BBD
Private Groups & Team Building
Want a more personal experience? Book a one-to-one or a class for two, on the wheel or hand-building.
The Art Of Letting Go - Wellness Retreat
Reconnect through clay, breathwork and mindfulness. Bring the experience to your hotel or villa guests.
A Peace of Life
Built From The Earth
States of Mind
Featured Series:
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A Peace of Life is a sustainable farm with a cob house made from clay, sand and straw,
an ancient way of building with earth used across Africa and the world for thousands of years.
Join us for a tour, a trail walk and a pottery class, all in one visit.
Face masks exploring the emotions we move through each day. The series began as a reflection on his brother's journey with a mental health diagnosis, with each glaze representing a different mood or state of mind.
If our eyes are the true windows to our soul, remove them, and what is left?
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