Crafting ceramics & cultivating community.
Handcrafted ceramics designed to be a part of your daily life.
Nestled on Vancouver Island, Strawberry Vale Ceramics crafts functional pottery for every occasion. Each mug, bowl, and vase is joyfully shaped in my cozy home studio to bring earthy charm to your daily rituals. Made to hold warmth, spark joy, and last a lifetime.
Our Services
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Private Lessons
Always wanted to try out pottery? This is a beginner friendly way to get hands on!
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Business Consulting
Learn how we can support your small business or creative endeavour.
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Commissions
Let’s make something custom for your home, business or event!
Welcome to Strawberry Vale Ceramics.
I'm Shaye, a ceramic artist based in Shawnigan Lake, BC. I specialize in crafting handmade keepsakes and teaching wheel‑throwing lessons from my lakeside studio.
There's something quietly satisfying about making something with your hands. Clay has a way of slowing you down, and I've never gotten tired of that.The best pieces aren't the most perfect ones. They're the ones that become sentimental - that you reach for without thinking, or can't quite bring yourself to give away.
Community is at the heart of my work. Alongside creating pieces myself, I open my home studio for small private pottery lessons in the Cowichan Valley, inviting others to experience clay and connect through creativity. I also support local and small businesses, whether it’s a fellow maker, a creative entrepreneur, or a growing shop, through consulting, collaboration, and thoughtful, functional ceramic design.
Whether you’re looking to collaborate on a commission, learn how to make ceramics yourself, or grow your creative business, let’s create something meaningful together.
SV Creative ~ Business Strategy & Operations
Helping you realize your big ideas.
Support for makers, artists, and small businesses who want clarity, structure, & sustainable growth.
I help creative entrepreneurs and small business owners build the systems and workflows that make their work thrive. With over a decade of project management and operations experience, I offer practical, personalized support—from one‑time clarity sessions to full systems setup and ongoing operational guidance.
Whether you’re a maker needing help with the business side, or a small business owner ready to streamline your operations, I work with you to create a foundation that supports both your craft and your life. Available locally in Victoria and remotely across Canada.
Why commission & collaborate with us?
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Choose the shape, color, and whether to add a custom stamp on the bottom for an extra touch of personalization!
This is art that works to meet your specific needs.
We work alongside personal and businesses customers to provide a collaborative experience.
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Each piece is lovingly crafted by hand on Vancouver Island. Great attention is given to every little detail, ensuring a unique and personal touch in every item.
No two items will ever be identical.
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All of our products are thoughtfully crafted on Vancouver island, using materials that are sustainably sourced from our local community.
weddings
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Make your wedding truly memorable with thoughtful, meaningful touches.
Choose wedding favours that your guests will appreciate and cherish for years to come. At Strawberry Vale Ceramics, we craft custom, functional ceramics designed to be part of your everyday life while honoring your most treasured moments. Each distinctive piece captures a memory—such as your wedding day—and transforms it into a tangible heirloom that you can both hold and use.
Beauty, purpose, and memory, elegantly combined.
Join our community.
