At Village Pottery Company, our mission is to create handcrafted Ceramic Water Purifiers and Artistic Collectables that honour craftsmanship, creativity, and connection. Based in the coastal town of Valla Beach, NSW, we are proudly Australian owned and made.

We are passionate about keeping ceramics manufacturing alive in Australia. Through our studio, we aim to preserve and pass on traditional pottery techniques, blending them with modern design to produce timeless, functional art.

As part of this mission, we are committed to training and supporting the next generation of skilled ceramicists. By fostering a collaborative studio environment, we provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for emerging makers to grow and thrive in their craft.

Rooted in community and a deep respect for handmade work, Village Pottery Company is where artistry, tradition, and thoughtful living come together.
 

At Village Pottery Company, we’re lucky to work with a small, skilled, and deeply committed core team. While we occasionally welcome additional hands in the studio, our core crew—Lou Ince, Kelly Greenhalgh, and Zara Watts—are the heartbeat of our daily operations.

Lou is our methodical organiser. Loyal, kind, and steady, she ensures each stage of production is set up and running smoothly. With past experience at Southern Cross Pottery, Lou brings a wealth of knowledge to the studio. Her work includes preparing ceramics for firing—sanding, waxing, and glazing the inside of pots—as well as batching glazes, packing orders, and keeping our spare parts in order. Her attention to detail and calm presence help keep the studio humming.

Kelly is our production manager—a sharp-minded and witty powerhouse who balances artistry with organisation. An experienced potter with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Ceramics), Kelly makes lids, stands, and infits with skill and precision. She also oversees customer care and sharing her knowledge with generosity. With a strong sense of purpose and big-picture thinking, Kelly plays a key role in driving our mission forward.

Zara, our youngest core team member, is still in high school and already an essential part of the crew. Bright and full of potential, she came to Village Pottery Company with a solid foundation in ceramics and has grown rapidly in both skill and confidence. Zara throws lids and stands, tackles problems with creativity, and brings fresh ideas to improve the flow of our workspace. Her energy and insight are invaluable.

Together, we share a passion for ceramics and a love of working with our hands. Every piece we make is the result of collaboration, care, and a shared commitment to the craft.

Village Pottery Company was co-founded by Matthew Begg and Megan Vicary, who combined their shared love for ceramics and community to build the studio from the ground up.

Matthew is a skilled ceramicist and multidisciplinary artist with decades of experience. His journey began at Southern Cross Pottery in the mid-2000s, where he mastered ceramic production and refined his unique artistic voice. Today, Matthew is the backbone of Village Pottery Company leading the creative direction and oversees production, ensuring every piece is made with intention and excellence.

Megan is an artist, communicator, and natural organiser. With a background in case management and community work, she brings heart and structure to the business. She manages communications, logistics, and daily operations, creating a thoughtful bridge between creativity and customer care.

As Megan says, “I’m the organiser of people and paperwork, and Matt—he’s the organiser of the pottery!"