This month we’re focusing on another local maker, Katie Bentley Ceramics, whose beautiful hadn't crafted products have just landed in Chirpy

Here’s a little interview we did with Katie.

CH: Tell me a little bit about yourself / your company

Katie: I’m Katie, the founder of Katie Bentley Ceramics. We are based in Leeds. All our products are designed and handcrafted in our little Yorkshire studio. Our aim is to create stunning ceramic homeware for beautiful interiors. 

CH: What does a ‘normal’ day look like?

Katie : Our days are crazy and always busy! 

Running a small independent business is like doing 10 peoples jobs all in the same day! 

I have a fabulous studio assistant Cerys who joined us in June 2020. Between us we are the designers, makers, casters, glazers, packers, social media managers & cleaners. We order materials for making & packing, stock take and organise the orders coming in and going out. 

CH: What’s been your biggest achievement to date?

Katie : I would say my biggest achievements would definitely be creating products that people love! Building up a fabulous selection of independent stockists who are excited to order all the new products we create. But also getting the business to a point where it’s not only a secure income for myself but now to be at a point where it’s also someone else’s full time job too is an amazing feeling. 

CH: Why should people shop / support local?

Katie: Shopping small & local is so important! Your not only massively supporting your local economy & high street but you are supporting someone’s real life dreams & their families too!! Thanks to Amy for her honest answers which really capture her wonderful cheery personality .

Check out the range of Katie’s ceramics we have in store and at Chirpy online