Emily Thomas Etc.

Emily Thomas Etc. Welcome to Emily Thomas Ceramics. I am an antique ceramic conservator/restorer, pottery maker and workshop facilitator.

Very excited to see what treasures will be unearthed at the massive secondhand book sale! 🍃 📕 📖 ✨ 🤓Who’s coming?? ✋
20/05/2026

Very excited to see what treasures will be unearthed at the massive secondhand book sale! 🍃 📕 📖 ✨ 🤓

Who’s coming?? ✋

Another wonderful array of illustrations courtesy of this month’s Folkdraw 🥰This time I read the Finnish origin story of...
17/05/2026

Another wonderful array of illustrations courtesy of this month’s Folkdraw 🥰

This time I read the Finnish origin story of the bear, and we also explored traditions of bear worship across other Northern European cultures 🐻✨

The next meet-up is on Friday 15th May, 6-8pm, in the Folklore Centre Library, Todmorden. Each month we gather in the Fo...
02/05/2026

The next meet-up is on Friday 15th May, 6-8pm, in the Folklore Centre Library, Todmorden.

Each month we gather in the Folklore Centre’s cosy library to read a short folk tale, explore some of the inspiring illustrated books from the centre’s collection, and create our own illustrations inspired by the story.

This month’s theme: Honey Paw from the ‘Treasury of Folklore: Woodlands & Forests’ by Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham

📖 The story will be read at the beginning of the session and copies will be available for reference.

🎨 Drawing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favourite supplies if you prefer.

🎟 Places are limited, so please book in advance.
£5 per person includes materials, the facilitator’s time, and access to the Folklore Centre’s wonderful library collection.

We want this to be accessible to everyone, so please don’t let cost be a barrier, get in touch if needed.

Artwork illustrations from our previous Folkdraw sessions!

Here’s the fruits of another wonderful Folkdraw evening, this time exploring the Barguest, a Yorkshire based black dog s...
18/04/2026

Here’s the fruits of another wonderful Folkdraw evening, this time exploring the Barguest, a Yorkshire based black dog said to stalk the night, sometimes with horns and glowing red eyes 🔥🐕 Can you spot any local Todmorden landmarks too?

This month’s inspiration came from the fantastic Ghostlore by , with illustrations by the brilliant .esteban 😍 There’s also an episode of Icy’s podcast Fabulous Folklore diving into this eerie creature - well worth a listen.

Such a fantastic range of drawings again, can’t wait for the next one ✨

15/04/2026

Delighted with this new addition to my bedside table. A beautiful celadon-glazed trinket dish by , lovingly repaired with Kintsugi by me 😘

If you’d like to create your own, join my upcoming Kintsugi workshop via website.

📍 Clay Academy, Todmorden
📅 26th April, 1–5pm
💷 £40pp – includes all materials & tuition

No experience necessary. Come mend, make, and embrace the beauty of imperfection 💛

Finally got around to inking and painting my last Folkdraw illustration of “The Silkworm Goddess” 🐛✨ Just in time for th...
13/04/2026

Finally got around to inking and painting my last Folkdraw illustration of “The Silkworm Goddess” 🐛✨ Just in time for the next club meeting 🙃

Tickets for the next Folkdraw Club are available now! The next meet-up is on Friday 17th April, 6-8pm, in the Folklore C...
30/03/2026

Tickets for the next Folkdraw Club are available now!

The next meet-up is on Friday 17th April, 6-8pm, in the Folklore Centre Library, Todmorden.

Each month we gather in the Folklore Centre’s cosy library to read a short folk tale, explore some of the inspiring illustrated books from the centre’s collection, and create our own illustrations inspired by the story.

This month’s theme: The Barguest

📖 The story will be read at the beginning of the session and copies will be available for reference.

🎨 Drawing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favourite supplies if you prefer.

🎟 Places are limited, so please book in advance.
£5 per person includes materials, the facilitator’s time, and access to the Folklore Centre’s wonderful library collection.

We want this to be accessible to everyone, so please don’t let cost be a barrier, get in touch if needed.

28/03/2026

Tomorrow I’ll be at the Carbooty Tabletop Sale from 1–5pm 👋

I’ll have incense heads, luck rings, and a curated selection of records from .

Come say hello and have a dig!

Come find me this weekend at the Kindness Carbooty! 🤩Hosted by and — it’s going to be a lovely one 💛✨Pop by, say hi, a...
25/03/2026

Come find me this weekend at the Kindness Carbooty! 🤩

Hosted by and — it’s going to be a lovely one 💛✨

Pop by, say hi, and support your local makers

Today marked the Spring Equinox 🌚🌝 and the very first Folkdraw Club !We explored the Chinese folktale of the Silkworm Go...
20/03/2026

Today marked the Spring Equinox 🌚🌝 and the very first Folkdraw Club !

We explored the Chinese folktale of the Silkworm Goddess, and I’m honestly blown away by the range of ideas and unique drawing styles that came to life in such a short time 🫶

Thank you so much to everyone who came along, I had such a lovely time and already can’t wait to dive into our next folktale ✨

17/03/2026

My next Kintsugi workshop will be in Todmorden on the 26th April 💛

Discover the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi or “gold joinery” and repair a beautiful ceramic trinket dish, hand made by The Clay Academy’s own . You’ll learn all about the art, replicate the ancient techniques with contemporary materials and go home with a beautifully repaired dish.

Book via The Clay Academy Website!

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