When Claire and Peter decided to bring a creative studio to their coastal home, they chose the Stilla Jarrah Studio. This studio has since evolved into a sanctuary for artistry, reflection, and growth.
For Claire, pottery is more than a hobby. It is a deeply personal journey that began after a sudden brain injury forced her to step back from a high-paced creative career spanning the Asia Pacific.
Working with clay became her way to recalibrate her focus, rebuild her skills, and nurture her wellbeing. What she needed most was a dedicated space to honour that process, and the Jarrah Studio offered exactly that.
Why Stilla? Trust and Craftsmanship
The decision to purchase a Stilla Jarrah Studio was shaped not only by design and budget but also by trust. Three of Claire’s close friends already owned Stilla sheds and spoke highly of their durability and quality, and their experiences gave her the confidence to invest in her own.
Living in a coastal environment, Claire wanted a material that would withstand salt air, resist rust, and blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings, making a timber build the perfect choice. The Stilla Jarrah Studio delivered both durability and harmony, creating a space that feels truly connected to its environment.
Designed for Creativity
Inside the Jarrah Studio, Claire has created a working pottery space, called CLAYre, tailored to every stage of her craft. The shed holds her pottery wheel, clay, tools, and materials, with a kiln arriving soon from Germany, completing the setup so she can design, shape, and fire her creations all on-site. What she values most are the doors and windows. They flood the studio with natural light and invite fresh air inside, making long hours with clay not just productive but joyful.
A Space That Inspires
For Claire, the Stilla Jarrah Studio is not just a shed. It is a cornerstone in rebuilding her life and developing a new craft. In her quiet coastal village, it has become both a retreat and a workshop, where creativity flows, and a new chapter continues to take shape.
Her story is proof of what is possible when a shed is more than just storage, when it is a space designed to support passions, dreams, and new beginnings.
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