Our Story & Mission
Who are we?
Keeeps was founded by Tamra Booth in March 2020 with the vision of becoming the top UK pottery brand, creating sustainable careers for British potters, and serving the community
Tamra went to art college in 1993, specialising in ceramics and photography. She then worked in retail and property for over 25 years and still maintains her property role in an advisory capacity.
The online Keeeps pottery store launched first, followed by pop-up shops, selling handmade pottery. The first permanent Keeeps Studio & Gift Shop opened in Marlow, Bucks, in May 2022.
Keeeps is run by Tamra and her fantastic team, all of whom are ever-so-slightly obsessed with pottery. As a growing business, we love hearing from people who want to join us on our journey, so if you have a passion for pottery, do get in touch:
What we do
You can make pottery in the Keeeps Studio in Marlow high street and buy handmade pottery from our shared gift shop or from our online store.
Our studios for pottery classes are there for you to enjoy hands-on fun and joyful experiences with friends, family and colleagues. We have a great variety of classes, courses, parties and memberships available for all ages - 'pottery classes for everyone'!
Our ceramics are handmade by British potters, and some are made by our Keeeps team. All of it is lovingly handmade and often with little flaws that we call 'flawsome'!
We also offer wholesale services, corporate gifting and other business services.
BEING RESPONSIBLE
We work with an all-natural material - clay is literally, fired mud. It is a no-waste product (unused clay is recycled into workable clay) which is sustainably and ethically sourced. Whilst not bio-degradable once fired, if buried underground, unlike plastic, pottery it does not leech toxins that affect plant growth or ground water
We recognise that we must do our best to positively impact employees, society, community and the environment:
- We look after our employees and potters
- We encourage and support a screen-free, mindful career and hobby
- We support British industry and homegrown practical skills
- Our packaging and gift wrapping is all biodegradable and reusable
What matters to Keeeps?
Keeeps comes from Tamra’s love of high streets, experiences, the authenticity of handmade, and a desire to: put UK studio potters firmly on the map, offer impressive customer and supplier care, create an exciting retail experience, and give back
“By focusing on what is important in life, I reawakened my passion for design and ceramics. Not only do I have the joy of working with talented studio potters, I also get to help those looking for connections, stress relief, care and calm in their lives. Our pottery classes further enhance the well-being of our customers and potters and bring together the communities in which we work”
If you love community, art, individuality, sustainability or interiors, there's every chance you will love Keeeps :)