Beauty, Love and Grief - Revisited, 7 years on.

Seven years on from the post that started it all. A lot has changed, and a lot hasn't. On grief, fear, slow living, and why the work is going somewhere new.

Raquel Walsh30 May 2026Comment

Revisiting a College Truth: How Unconscious 'Fate' Led Me to the Inner Wilds of Clay

What parts of ourselves do we hide, even from ourselves? A Clare ceramicist explores C.G. Jung, Peter Crone, and a new direction in ceramic art inspired by the unconscious mind.

Why A Ladybird 🐞

Including a ladybird in each piece feels like a connection to those childhood memories and a reminder of the importance of caring for nature. It’s my trademark and a reminder of the beauty and balance in nature and how much better off we are when we embrace it.

Raquel Walsh16 January 2025handmade, Irish ceramics, creative clay ladybird, ladybug, nature in ceramics, inspired by natureComment

Incorporating Creative Clay Vases into Your Home Decor

When it comes to decorating your home, finding pieces that reflect your personality and enhance the ambiance of your space can be a rewarding experience. At Creative Clay, I believe that each handmade vase tells a story, making it more than just a decorative object—it's a piece of art that brings warmth and character into your home.

Raquel Walsh29 August 2024Comment

When you buy Creative Clay.....

Burren Collection, Candle Holder, Large Vase, Planters, Small Vase, Wall PlaquesRaquel Walsh5 September 2019Handmade in Ireland, Homeware, corporate gifts, interior design ideas, Women in Business, Craft, Ceramics, Made in IrelandComment

Wildflower

Be your own gardener, feed and nurture yourself to become the beautiful flower your were meant to be 🌺

Pink Ribbon

Raquel Walsh12 April 2019Vase, breast cancer research, pink ribbon, handmade, authentic handmade irish pottery, Giftware, Special gift, precious gift, Made in Ireland, you are amazingComment

Click & Collect

Need a Gift for someone special. Click and Collect at Ballycasey Craft Centre.

Beauty, Love & Grief

My artwork is inspired by time and the ever-changing landscape around me.

Creative Clay available at Carraig Donn Stores

Creative Clay is Now available in 9 Carraig Donn outlets

Worth waiting for

The process of making ceramics is what it is, and has been for centuries

Meaningful Gifts for Her

For Mothers, Grandmothers, Daughters, Sisters, Aunties, Friends… All wrapped up in one place

Clay Classes

'Imagination is more important than knowledge'

Albert Einstein

Little Clay Hands

How do you celebrate and capture that treasure of a small child before they head off to school?

Raquel Walsh8 May 2017Clay hands, Memento, preschool keepsake, ceramic keepsake, Special gift, precious giftComment

Where is Creative Clay?

You don't come to Ireland for the weather, you come for its sheer beauty, even when it is wet and misty.

Journey to Creative Clay…

I don't remember that light bulb moment when clay became my new love and fashion was forgotten

Raquel Walsh3 April 2017Craft, Design, creative clay, art school, follow your dreams, you are amazing, Ceramics, ThomastownComment

Has Showcase changed my business?

Holy Bananas! Since Attending Showcase My Business Has Taken A Whole New And Exciting Direction

Raquel Walsh22 March 2017Showcase2017, S.M.E, Design, Homeware, Craft, Handmade in Ireland, Ceramics, Made in Ireland, LEO Clare, local Enterpeise, MindsetComment

Showcase at the RDS

Showcase is presented by Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and supported by Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Offices nationwide

Stephen JW17 January 2017Comment

Creative Clay, The Process

‘There is always a nervous excitement on opening the kiln and seeing for the first time how our work has come to life’.

Stephen JW17 January 2017Comment

Creative Clay @ Hunt Museum

All set up

Stephen JW8 December 2016

Behind the Scenes

Customer Stories

Meet the Artist

Shopping

Creative Clay is Now available in 9 Carraig Donn outlets

The process of making ceramics is what it is, and has been for centuries

For Mothers, Grandmothers, Daughters, Sisters, Aunties, Friends… All wrapped up in one place

'Imagination is more important than knowledge'

Albert Einstein

How do you celebrate and capture that treasure of a small child before they head off to school?

You don't come to Ireland for the weather, you come for its sheer beauty, even when it is wet and misty.

I don't remember that light bulb moment when clay became my new love and fashion was forgotten

Holy Bananas! Since Attending Showcase My Business Has Taken A Whole New And Exciting Direction

Showcase is presented by Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and supported by Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Offices nationwide

‘There is always a nervous excitement on opening the kiln and seeing for the first time how our work has come to life’.

All set up