25 San Stae presents Gaea Nayo
Region: Leamington Spa
Artform: Ceramics, Sculpture
The current exhibition features a curated selection of new works by Gaea Nayo, including sculptural vessels alongside smaller functional pieces. Midlands-based & working primarily with heavily grogged stoneware clay, Gaea’s practice is inspired by natural forms – particularly stones shaped by elemental forces – and the legacy of modernist sculpture. Her vessels balance weight, softness & quiet monumentality at the intersection of sculpture & function.
On Sunday, Gaea will lead 2 workshops dedicated to Kurinuki – the traditional Japanese technique of sculpting ceramic tea bowls by carving them from a single, solid block of clay. This sculptural approach yields deeply personal, tactile pieces that celebrate raw texture and form.
– Sunday Workshop Session 1: 2pm-3.30pm / Session 2: 4.30pm-6pm
– Tickets: £45 (includes use of tools, grogged stoneware clay, studio firing, glass of fizz). Please email studio@sanstae.com to book your place.
Venue
3 Chandos Street
Leamington Spa
CV32 4RP
Directions: Easy on street parking or in Chandos Street car park.
What 3 words location: enjoyable.chimp.carbon
Tel: 07522 133510
Email: studio@sanstae.com
Instagram: san_stae
Website: https://www.studio@sanstae.com
Added extras:
Card payments accepted, Commissions welcome, Demonstrations, Workshops during Summer Art Weeks
Accessibility level: Level 3 : Partial access – some steps or narrow doorway to parts of the venue.
Working studio: No
Opening Dates and Times
June-July 2026
Times: 11am-6pm
