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New ‘creative and accessible’ pottery cafe opens
A new cafe in Bristol is set to bridge the gap between art and food, with pottery classes available within their premises.
Terra Cafe on Ashley Road in St Paul’s is the ideal refuge for a coffee, cake and two hours of uninterrupted creativity.
Sisters and co-owners Josie and Gaby Connell, and their friend Izzy Morrison House, were eagerly greeting customers as they walked in on Tuesday, the cafe’s opening day.
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Just a stone’s throw from Stokes Croft, Terra Cafe is filled with an impressive array of pottery, ranging from cake plates to pasta bowls and terracotta mugs, all made by the owners of the cafe themselves.
The cafe strives to be a “creative and accessible” pottery haven for Bristol
Aside from the multitude of ceramics displayed in the cafe, customers can enjoy treats from local favourites the Forest Bakery and Edgie Eats, a Spanish tortilla from RETORTilla, and coffee from Radical Roasters.
Tucked away behind the main cafe is a sizeable studio, featuring two pottery wheels for those wanting to have a go at centering and throwing their own shapes and bowls.
A beautiful mural painted by artist Isobel Higley (also head of marketing at Bristol24/7) covers the back wall of the studio.
Terra Cafe’s website says they “provide affordable and unique pottery handbuilding sessions for all ages and abilities, and teach ‘on the wheel’ throwing lessons”.
“We also sell locally handmade ceramics, including our own Terra Cafe collection, as well as other creations from local artists.
“The best bit is you can enjoy all of this alongside a mug of delicious coffee or a sweet or savoury treat from our cafe area!”
The pottery wheels sit at the back on the cafe, with a beautiful mural in the background
All photos: Kashvi Cox
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