Renovating a 1950s cottage into a Pottery Studio ✿ come paint Mystery Moulds with me ✿

[@RavenElise-yc7qn]

I know you probably won’t see this, but just wanted to say what your channel means to me. My mom has early dementia and you make my dark days so much brighter with your personality and enthusiasm. You deserve all the goodness that is coming your way. Thank you.

[@SUPERSHELLEYBELLY]

❤❤❤ Sending lots of love and big big hugs to you and your family ❤❤❤

[@leesquee]

This was so fun to watch and your space looks adorable! Your styling with all the little bits and pieces really reminds me of the vibe of my Nana’s house in the early 70s…and I mean that in a good way! It’s so heartwarming to see these trends coming back, the whole place has a very welcoming, homely feel. Wishing you so much luck in your new venture, I think your guests are going to love their time with you!

[@greencoloredstar]

Dementia is an awful disease. I lost my dad to dementia 2 Christmases ago. Cherish the small moments. ❤️

[@ZestyAqua]

Thank you for sharing that. She is a brighter spot and my prayers to you right now. Not easy to be a care giver and watch your mom go through that. Usually caregivers have no support system to care for them to continue. She is a brighter spot in this current world system.

[@KirstenEvans232]

Bless you. I agree. ❤

[@quiltycatlady108]

Shelby! I think you should use your original artwork for tshirt designs. I can see your Australian animals and flowers on them. Using your signature colors for the shirts would bring it all home. 😍

[@Syzygyzzz]

Pottage Teatowels, aprons and tablecloths too.

[@quiltycatlady108]

​@Syzygyzzz yes! That's a great idea!

[@airenesmiler6624]

I love the name; a pottage is a stew and in french a pottager is a vegetable garden. So your space is where the stew of creativity comes together and grows.

[@lorimecikalski3079]

Oh Shelby, the last 2- 3 minutes I just sat here with the biggest smile on my face. I am so very happy for you. You deserve only good things in life. Bless you!

[@tcm087]

Really missing your weekly videos. Completely understand you have a new business (and possibly other projects). Hope your silence means things are going very well for you down under.

[@lushhamm9217]

I'm in the USA and just went to a "paint your own pottery" place this last weekend and LOVED it so much. You inspired me to look into a new craft and explore the availability in my area. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your love of art, your gentleness in character, and exceptional creativity with all of us.

[@michelleh9685]

As they say "if you build it, they will come!" So proud of you shelby & crew what an amazing transformation & creative space!

[@YallAintRight]

As amazing as Australia is, I could never imagine myself sitting in an airplane for 18 hours for anything. The pottage honestly tempts me.

[@jamierussellville101]

If you have an extra bedroom, you might consider doing a party room that people could have birthday parties and other things. You also might try to figure out a way to still have water in the kitchen with taking the sink out, I think you might miss having water for tea and things. Everything looks great! Good luck on your new adventure!

[@ShelbySherritt]

Definitley lots of room for opportunity in the other rooms! There is still water in the house hahaha! We didn’t remove all the sinks, there is two other rooms with sinks. So this room we will use the counter as a register type situation and have an external kitchen like at a restaurant or other facility where the washing up area is away from the public view during the sessions. If I ever move it on I’ll pop a sink back in the bench like a kitchen! Thanks for the suggestion though this space was really thoughtfully planned out how I thought we would best use it over time and we can always change it.

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

If you have taken the sink out where are they going to clean their brushes??

[@LostEveryMarble]

Yes! A party room!!! And we used a "pottery to go for a weekend party" box for Christmas one year when my mom was too sick to go to our local studio !! So much room to grow! I'm so happy for her

[@ShelbySherritt]

I will reply again because you obviously didn’t read my reply to the above. I will explain again hahaha! This space is a kitchen in theory but not in practice whilst we use this space for the workshops. There are other rooms in the house 😅 two sinks and also an outdoor area to clean up. We have the sinks in the other rooms so we can clean up away from public view so people can enjoy themselves without the mess and distraction of us cleaning and make sure everything is cleaned properly! We don’t need a sink in that area.

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

@@ShelbySherritt what a brilliant idea!! I didn't realise there was so much more space and yes it is nicer to create in a space without messyness 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@micah06v8]

A suggestion for your seat covers. If you get some Scotchgard or other stain repellent it will make cleaning those corduroy seats so much easier! It helps waterproof and stain-proof fabric.

[@ShinySarah44]

I just want to say, thank you so so much for your detailed accessibility information on your website. I'm so happy to hear you're going to be working towards wheelchair access, but to then include full details for entry, bathroom, etc helps so much with planning ahead.

[@sarahcoleman5269]

One of the most popular small businesses in our small city in Wisconsin, USA is a pottery painting studio! It's been going strong for 10+ years! You just select a little ceramic (price goes up based on size), paint it, they'll glaze/kiln it, and you come and pick up your piece a week later. They had a window display where you could see your piece when you came in, any that didn't get picked up just became part of the decor. 😆 I think they out source most of their pottery, too, so that'll be an expense you don't have to worry about! There are a lot of little ways you can customize your pottery for the public because you make your own. ❤ It's a lot of fun to do group events, too. Anything from children's birthday parties to bachelorette parties. My friend did a pottery painting night for her 30th birthday! I hope some info on how a pottery painting studio on the other side of the world does business is helpful to you. 😆 Good luck!

[@jaclynstewartoclair208]

Congratulations on you new crafting space. What a dream!!!!

[@cherylhuot4436]

Having such supportive friends, family, and partner is such a blessing! I love that you used the duck bookends for the paint bottles!! The space turned out perfect. Good luck. I’m sure it will be a huge hit!. This was a very fun video!

[@susielane1959]

In the US, we have similar paint your own pottery venues. A lot of them cater to children too as a place to have a birthday party. It’s wonderful

[@amandahodgin9316]

It’s so pretty and cheerful! I wish I lived in Australia so I could come visit and make some pottery. You should be incredibly proud!

[@gorgw-ee8yc]

I can’t quite tell when your partner is excited about your vintage purchases or just being supportive, but I loved absolutely everything about this video.

[@alfavan31]

I love this space!!! The natural light from all the windows, along with the decor makes the space so inviting! This type of spot is what I'm hoping to create someday where I live in Northern Maine. We have ZERO creative spaces outside of school classrooms. My goal is to change that!

[@winkieblink7625]

This is so fun to watch! What a thrill for you! I’m smiling EAR to EAR …! Lol. Your Sunny cottage is glorious!

[@MarissaHolley]

Praying that everything is well with you and missing your video's. Hope you are good and getting a reviving break.

[@TrinaMadeIt]

That mini hills hoist is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen in my life….

[@TheFrigidsnow]

LOVE THIS .thank you for this snippet in your life outside the pottery. Your friends and partner are good folk and it’s nice to see you smile so much❤❤❤

[@niknoks6387]

Lovely bright space. I wish you luck with the Pottage. I’m sure people will love it, and I hope lots of people have parties with you. It’s looks great, warm and inviting . ❤️🇬🇧

[@lovelylisawarriorqueen7923]

I love this! My mom used to go to a weekly ceramic class with her friends, and they loved the community feel. Lots of fun, weekly gossip, and of course coffee, tea, and treats. The beautiful ceramics I have now as keepsakes are close to my heart now.

[@00juls00]

Your partner getting just as excited about the mini shopping cart was very cute! 😊 Love the space, Shelby! Wish I lived on your continent so I could come paint some stuff!

[@DarrahJay]

Oh its so cool seeing the sky gradually darken at 13:07 in those gorgeous windows 🧡

[@kellywyatt6783]

So happy for you and your success. Thank you for sharing your sunshine with the world! You are so brave and so loved! Cheers to many more years of success playing in the mud! ❤🎉

[@roxiegs348]

While Shelby! The cottage is absolutely adorable, and I would spend hours there every week if I lived there. But I live in California. Maybe one day be able to travel to beautiful Australia and meet you in person. In the meantime, have fun, enjoy all the people that come through And know that I will be praying that your beautiful little place becomes the peaceful place everyone wants to hang out at. ❤

[@CrystalsSpectrum]

Might be a bit late to comment this now but you could spray scotchguard on those fabric seats to protect them even more lovely little space. Jealous as I’m in NSW!

[@jasonneste]

Congratulations Shelby! You deserve all the success the world has to offer.

[@user-kt3zv1cm5j]

That shopping spree was criminally delightful 😭❤️

[@LauraMe...]

Oh Wow Shelby!!! 🎉 Congratulations 🎊 I knew it would be a huge success... and here's to a continuing sold out schedule! I think renting the space out for other artists to hold classes is a brilliant business model. I can so easily see why you fell in love with the cottage now the Pottage ❤ Thank you for showing us your progress even though I know it was one more thing at a stressful time. ❤❤❤ YOU DID IT SHELBY! ❤❤❤

[@menopausalbarbie7467]

Good luck with your new venture Shelby, I'm sure it will be a roaring success! Sending love from Mid Wales UK 💜💜💜

[@POTSy-EDS-Zebra]

You should take that “smash” mold you made of the cathedral in a picture frame and shave the raised picture flat so n d use it for this so they can paint any kind of picture they want inside a customizable frame! It would be a perfect literal blank canvas for your customers to paint with glaze!

[@sharonc7031]

The.launch brought tears to my eyes. I wanted to be there so bad. Congratulations on your success.

[@reneep.1978]

Hey Shelby, to protect the fabric on the chairs you could Scotch Guard them, to make them more resistant to staining and easier to clean.

[@lauradensem2294]

Shelby you are incredible! You should be so proud of what you have created, so inspiring and so beautiful the space you have created! Keep believing in yourself and your talent girl!’ 🥰💃🧚‍♀️🦋

[@jody-annesullivan4547]

So happy for you Shelby! Wishing this venture success, longevity & joy. I’m in Perth and we had a place that did this, my friend did a baby shower there. I chose the ‘Family’ mould and painted each letter primary rainbow colours, once fired it was so vibrant. Sits pride of place and makes me so happy to look at, hopefully everyone who comes to your space feels the same about their pieces.

[@ashdark7798]

As a Daylesford local who relocated to Brisbane it makes me so happy to see the Mill Markets!

[@joanspragg9395]

Hi I thought you would have bought mixed and matched chairs from second hand shops to upcycle them in pastel colours rather than new chairs. It looks gorgeous once you had finished . Is it an actual cottage that you have bought with bedrooms, bathrooms etc?? Congratulations on your success in this New Venture. You deserve to succeed after all the hard work you, your partner and staff put into saving, getting all the rooms looking fresh and soothing. Can’t wait to see these every week x❤🐝🐝💐

[@ShelbySherritt]

I honestly wanted to but unfortunately everyone now sells these chairs for more than new in terrible condition and I would have had to spend months upcycling them to get them to a ready stage. Which then pushed back opening! I think I might look into mix match in future but these chairs are super comfy 🌟 same thing happened with the tables! So hard to get them cheaper than new and in a safe useable condition these days 🥲

[@joanspragg9395]

Yeah I get what you mean. I am in the UK so find it easy to get cheap old table and chairs. I wish I lived near you though I would be in the pottage all the time. I hope you do an update on your Pottage chapter in your life. You and your BF look and work so well together. Such a beautiful couple ❤

[@rebeccaharrison947]

I’m so happy for you sharing your art and teaching and letting other explore there art talents , so fun . From South Carolina, in the US

[@EmmaStafrace]

Wow congratulations Shelby, the Pottage looks so beautiful, I have you on my bucket list hehe

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

2nd channel suggestion: Shopping with Sherri. That was neat to see antique stores in Australia! Absolutely beautiful cottage, love how it turned out ❤❤. It will be a big win!

[@aolster3198]

Shelby, Congratulations! The Pottage is a cozy and wonderful (as in full of wonders your clients will create) space! You chose well and remade it beautifully! Thank you for your cheery beautiful videos! As I watched this today, I realized that these two strong, creative, enthusiastic, positive people on KZbin create similar vibes to yours: Crystal creates crochet and crocheters at bagoday; Shae owns FreeSpiritEquestrian where her current herd has eleven wonderful horses and where she nurtures equestrians.

[@CricketsBay]

You might like The Clever Cowgirl. She is an American horse trainer with a wicked sense of humor and enthusiasm for rehabilitating rescued horses.

[@sonsiehollingsworth5342]

You all did such a wonderful job ❤ It's BEAUTIFUL Shelby 😍

[@NeccoWecco]

I miss your videos! I hope your new endeavors are going well for you

[@silverhoney6969]

So happy and excited for you & the new studio!! For the table & chairs, 4 ppl per table , one on each side I think would be perfect , room for elbows and art and still cozy groups

[@autonomiccee550]

I am in here literally applauding!! Job so well done.❤❤❤

[@rebeccalouise81]

You might want a dark bougie turquoise blue behind the white bisque pieces to make them pop if you were having them in shelves 😊

[@kristinmead9996]

The execution of your vision takes my breath away! Well done you!

[@Crosses3]

Love the green. I had my living room painted a similar color for many years. It goes with everything. Also, we had a large garden when I was child with lots of tomatoes. We were encouraged to eat them just like you did when we wanted a snack. Tomatoes hung out in our fruit bowl.

[@kaishak5568]

For your chairs I would recommend scotchguard, will really help keep your fabric looking new. Available at bunnings, coles or woolies.

[@kelseycondray]

I just love how wholesome you all are.

[@dianewright6863]

Hi, Shelby, we used to have pottery shops all over the place to be able to paint your one pottery. Now it’s so hard to find one and I love to paint pottery and make beautiful things. So excited for you and wish you all the best.

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

We had that lamb in our house, growing up! I think it was originally my mom's, then all 3 of her kids got to play with it. :-) I'm SO EXCITED about your new business!!

[@ChantelleArts]

the new place looks incredible ☺☺

[@carol-annegrenier5692]

Beautiful love it all. I love the idea of having artists work in the studio.

[@sasa.sasa.sasa.]

Hi Shelby, I really love your videos. Not only that you're talented, but your smile and your beautiful energy always make me smile and feel inspired. Thanks for sharing your beauty and creativity out to the world

[@pockets-full-of-stones]

Been watching your channel for a while! Such an inspiration. Bravo 🎉!

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Congratulations 🎉 Shelby what a wonderful place you have Created 😍 sure you will bring the community together in your Pottery workshop 😜 .Have a wonderful weekend 🥰

[@AngelavengerL]

Oh it turned out so charming! What a fun place for people to be creative.

[@kiraberinger]

I just found your channel and really love it!! I hope you post more soon!❤

[@tngrrl]

Congratulations on the successful launch of the Pottage! I love watching your work. In fact, I even liked the plate with the sample colors!!

[@BeckieArt]

It's looking so bloody fantastic!! What an absolute dream. You can see how hard you've worked and how passionate you are and I wish you all the best!!

[@KeyushTheStuntDog]

That's amazing! I'm so happy for you and love this project for you! The Pottage looks fantastic, such a perfect crafting room, you did it up amazingly. If I lived there I would definitely have booked in but it's a bit of a commute from England.

[@Jenizmee]

You did an amazing job transforming your new space. So glad you are following your dreams and making it happen. Congratulations!

[@jacquiemcglothlen6572]

You are simply joyful to watch and see you grow is so awesome! You are so talented and you make my heart happy! Cheers to you 🍾🥂

[@MLCraane]

I love the space! It looks so bright and colourful and inspiring for crafting. Wish I had such a cool space. Love the vintage shops in your area too, they look amazing!

[@MeganYipPandagirl]

Congratulations on opening the space!! I can’t imagine the amount of work you and your team put into all of this but it’s absolutely amazing!

[@jeald0003]

OMG....I literally spent all day in that exact IKEA. Ahhhhhh!

[@katiehettinger7857]

Congratulations, the space is you. A lovely mix of vintage and modern. Thank you for being a bubbly, people perso, who is happy to share yor art and encourage others to make their own. I wish you all the success in your new endeavor . 🐨🌻🌷🪻❤❤

[@TraumaMomma]

Did you know that the "shopping trolly" or buggy as we call it, was invented here in Oklahoma! I love the Pottage. If I lived over there I would definitely come SEVERAL times.

[@bobbinandweavin2]

Congratulations! Your space is so beautiful and welcoming. You and your team have done a fantastic job.

[@hanabaker87]

WOW! Can’t wait to sit in this space and have a play around! Have loved following your journey and I am so excited for you to see where this all goes! Congratulations Shelby and wishing The Pottage the very best!!! PS. My Hubby is a tradie, so I couldn’t help but think ‘Shout out to Mr Shelby Sherritt Art’ as he was putting up the shelves and getting stuff done with you! (And of course your other helpers)

[@willac5]

Amazing work, Shelby & team! I am so excited for folks to make magical art in your BEAUTIFUL new space! Sending lots of love from California!

[@spellcaster7893]

Congratulations on creating such a beautiful space, I hope it flourishes for years to come. 🖤

[@karenv525]

What a great job you all did renovating the space, it looked so fabulous when it was done. So pretty, bright and welcoming, and what I fabulous turnout. I'm very happy for you.

[@GardinersPlot]

Congratulations! It looks incredible! Sit back and enjoy all that hard work. You deserve it 😊

[@Will0wFire]

You encapsulate joy in your work and everything you do. Congratulations!

[@offthebeatentrack7984]

Your success is so inspirational! I would love to understand how youre able to operate a business from a residential house its so unique and commercial spaces are just blowing out in terms of rents! Thanks for sharing your business and personal journey with us!

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

You have such a unique way of seeing the world and I can really see your vibe in the room. It is so cozy and your styling is on par!! Everything works together. I love the space you have created and the idea to invite people in to create their own designs on your pottery and to make something for themselves or their loved ones to use or give away is just magical!! I live in Ireland and I attend very informal art classes given by one of my friends in her attic space and over the years we have all bonded over paint, coffee, successes and failures. We have shared family stories of grief and joy. We have supported each other and have strived to encourage and love each member of the group. I can totally see that happening in this gorgeous space you have created full of warmth, calm and inspiration ❤❤❤❤❤ I am praying for you to make it all you imagined it could be 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@skitdavitt]

Congratulations! You've come so far from creating in your little backyard shed, and it is truly beautiful to watch your business grow and evolve. I hope one day to come on an adventure and create in this happy space

[@illya7]

Congratulations ,you have worked so hard and this is so lovely! Please get some vinyl to cover that black fridge as everything else is such a lovely colour and it is so drab!

[@kreativ.artina]

Congrats. That sounds wonderful. I love your space it looks so vintage and also like your style. Germany ist way far away for a visit... But you never know. Enjoy your first session it will always be in your memory

[@fibienn250]

I wish I lived close enough to visit the Potage. It’s such a lovely space.

[@terripackard9292]

You've created a warm and inviting place to come and create💖

[@vikkizoo1]

My brother used to hide in my mom’s tomatoe patch eating tomatoes. She’d get so mad. 🤣🌈🌈🦋🦋 What lovely neighbors to share their bounty. ❤ I’ve never met you, I’m not your mom, or even your Auntie…but I’m so proud of you.

[@lildreamertina]

Already wanted to visit Australia, now I have a place that I am gonna basically live in!!!

[@amy5290]

This is such a lovely and thoughtfully decorated space. I wish I lived in Australia I would love to visit! 💚 from Canada

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

The Pottage is gorgeous!!! May it be filled with love, joy, and LOTS of customers!!!

[@KirstenEvans232]

Oh gosh, what a cool thing to do with a bunch of friends. Love this. ❤❤❤

[@SophieMcPike]

Shelby! this is so so so exciting!!! I wish I was able to make it to opening, but I'll be there to run around and touch everything later!! xoxoxo

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

Shelby, WOW. Magnificent.

[@kimsaunders4437]

Congratulations Shelby. I wish you All the best on this wonderful adventure 🐨❤

[@gunnybee5655]

I’ve been wanting to visit Australia for years now, and I want to go even more just to make some pottery in a cottage?? An absolute dream. I’ve gotten really into pottery through college, and I love these kinds of spaces and seeing everyone’s creations

[@NailArtMom]

Fingers crossed for your new studio to stay popular.🎉 congratulations on the great start

[@nothazel_roblox._.]

I wish I lived in Australia but (I live in England) if I did live there though I would go here every weekend it looks so calming and fun!

[@robinmentzer7974]

Shelby your pottage looks wonderful. I did ceramics back in the 80's. I enjoyed it a lot. If I lived closer I would definitely come there.

[@laurameier7069]

The Pottage looks amazing!! Well done, Shelby! 🩷

[@SarahMacIllustration]

Congratulations on your new venture, it looks fantastic, such a warm, inviting and happy space for everyone to enjoy. I hope to get up there in the future for a play! 👍