Built in 2019, Shannon Courtenay Ceramics Studio is located on Kind Farm Animal Sanctuary in the idyllic Cardrona Valley. The Cardrona River flows through the sanctuary and was a driving factor in setting up on this location. The natural surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for endless inspiration - for both Shannon and her workshop participants.

Shannon Courtenay is a Cardrona Valley-based artist who works mainly in ceramics, using mould making, slip casting, and handbuilding methods to create pieces that verge on being indistinguishable from the originals. A principal theme in Shannon’s collections is river ecology, with a strong focus on the Cardrona River.