Valentine Clays Ltd

✨There's something magical about working with clay ✨ The feel of it between your hands, shaping something from nothing, and watching it come to life. This World Mental Health Day we wanted to show our appreciation for the absolute joy that is pottery. It teaches us patience, creativity, and the beauty of imperfection. Every piece tells a story, and the joy of creating is just as important as the final masterpiece. 🏺✨ #PotteryLove #HandcraftedJoy #WorldMentalHealthDay #PotteryForMentalHealth #ValentineClays

🌟 CALLING ALL POTTERS! 🌟 It’s that exciting time of year again! We’re on the lookout for talented potters to showcase in our 2025 Calendar! In celebration of our 45th anniversary, this year’s theme is… 🎉 POTTERY LEGENDS 🎉 We want to highlight a diverse range of inspiring potters, both seasoned artists and fresh faces who are shaking things up! We wouldn't be where we are without you guys and we want to help give you a platform for growth! **ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:** 1) You must use our clay, even if purchased through a distributor. 2) Social media following or sales figures aren’t a concern. 3) Nominations can be self-submitted or for others you admire. 4) You must have high quality images of your work and yourself. Want to get involved? Just comment "ME," and we’ll reach out with details for entry. Feel free to tag any amazing artists you wish to nominate as well! Those selected will not only grace pottery studios around the globe in 2025, but will also receive five calendars each to gift to loved ones for Xmas! Well what are you waiting for?!? Let’s create an unforgettable calendar together! >>>>

Last week, we turned 45! 🎉 To mark this milestone, we celebrated in style with a day of festivities at our Stoke on Trent HQ. The event brought together customers, distributors, and local supporters to honour our company’s rich heritage while looking ahead to an exciting future. We were thrilled to officially launch our rebrand, symbolising a new era of innovation while staying true to our longstanding values. As part of the celebration, we unveiled a special limited-edition sapphire blue porcelain clay, inspired by the 45th-anniversary gemstone. This exclusive product reflects our dedication to blending tradition with creativity in the ceramics world. A highlight of the event was the special appearance by famed potter and TV personality Keith Jones, known for The Great Pottery Throw Down. He shared fascinating insights from his journey and spoke about the exciting collaboration between his brand and ours, which led to the creation of the popular KBJ clay. Our Managing Director Hannah Ault DL and Chairman alan ault also took the stage for an inspiring Q&A session, sharing key moments from our company’s history and the vision for its future. It was a day to remember, celebrating not only where we’ve been but also where we’re headed. We want to take this opportunity to thank each and every person who helped to make the event a resounding success. Here’s to the next 45 years! 🎉 #45thAnniversary #Rebrand #Innovation #Ceramics #KeithBrymerJones #Celebration #TraditionAndCreativity #ValentineClays Chelsea Spencer Laura Benson Nick Degg Stoke on Trent College

💎 CELEBRATION GUESTS 💎 We’re excited to remind you that our 45th Celebration Event is just around the corner! If you are booked to attend the 1-5pm session please take a moment to look in your email inbox where you will find a link to our digital info pack packed with everything you need for the event. We can't wait to celebrate together! See you on Thursday! - #45Years #CelebrationEvent #ValentineClays

🎉 YOU'VE GOT MAIL! 📩 - Exciting news: E-Tickets for our 45th Year Celebration are on their way to your inbox! If you requested multiple tickets, each one has been sent separately and includes the name of every guest. All tickets have been dispatched to the main email address provided in your request form. Don’t forget—bring your tickets with you on celebration day (printed or digital works!). If you haven’t received your tickets or run into any issues, please reach out to our admin team at sales@valentineclays.co.uk. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with all of you on the 19th! 🎊 -

🎉 MEGA CLEARANCE EVENT 🎉 We've got some fantastic news! We're clearing out our surplus stock of Supreme Speckle clay, originally made for a custom order. This stunning stoneware features an eye-catching heavy speckle and performs beautifully in both oxidizing and reduction firing. Here’s the scoop: 🏺 Modelling // Throwing 🔥 1120ºc – 1280ºc 🙌 Medium Textured 🎨 Buff 🎒 12.5kg Prices start at just £3.71*! Don't miss this opportunity—stock is very limited so act fast! https://lnkd.in/eZ9DggS6 *Note: Prices exclude VAT and shipping costs if applicable.

🍁 **HELLO SEPTEMBER!** 🍁 We're back in action and recharged after our annual break, ready to tackle all the orders that have accumulated during our time off. Thank you in advance for your patience today! This month is particularly thrilling as we kick off 45 years of incredible business! A quick reminder: today is the last day to submit your ticket forms for our spectacular 45th anniversary event. If you've received a form, please send it back to us today! Haven’t gotten a form but think you should have? Check those hidden message requests on Facebook first—messages might be lurking there! If not, just DM us for another copy. Remember, if your settings are private, messages won’t come through unless you reach out first. Due to high demand, we've been selective with ticket distribution; only potters, customers, or ceramics industry folks will have received forms. For those who submitted during our break, we're reviewing submissions this week and will be sending tickets out this coming Friday via email 🎟️ -

🌟 THANK YOU 🌟 We couldn't have asked for a better first half of the year! Our annual shutdown has now begun, giving our amazing team a well-deserved break before the excitement kicks in for the second half of the year. Thank you also for understanding the importance of this for us as a company. Get ready for a grand comeback with a rebrand, a new website launch, thrilling on-site events, and so much more lined up. It's going to be our biggest and best season yet! Don't worry about your orders or queries during our break - we'll be back on the 2nd of September to process and respond to everything. Then stay tuned for all the incredible things coming your way! - #AnnualShutdown #TeamRest #ReadyForNextSeason #UKManufacturing #ClayManufacturer #ValentineClays

EXCITING SAPPHIRE CELEBRATION UPDATE 💎 We've reviewed all ticket requests and are thrilled to announce that if you requested tickets by the deadline... 💎 YOU'RE IN! 💎 We have been working hard this week to accommodate as many guests as possible by adjusting stations and staggering factory tour times. However, to ensure we can accommodate everyone, this event is for customers, potters and ceramics industry professionals only. If you meet that criteria, check your original communication method for a short digital form to complete which will be sent out before 3pm tomorrow. Please provide your name, email, and any guest names, if already requested by Monday September 2nd. Stay tuned for the digital tickets which will be sent out during our first week back after shutdown and then get ready for a truly exciting celebration! -

EXCITING NEWS! 🌈 Our complete clay collection is now available at local distributor Cromartie Hobbycraft! Whether you're in Stoke or not, we urge you to pay them a visit. They not only offer a vast selection of tools, wheels, and kilns, but they are also a group of friendly folks from Stoke! Plus, they open bright and early at 8am, with the option for pre-booked collections starting at 7am for all you early risers! You can visit Cromartie at>> Parkhall Road, Parklands ST3 5AY Or browse their website >> https://lnkd.in/e9-TYi8K Don't miss out on the chance to explore our clay range at Cromartie - it's an experience you won't want to miss! -